Specifications
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| Model information | |
| Production years | 1953 - 1957 |
| Equipment type | Row-Crop tractor |
| Production | |
| Manufacturer | Allis Chalmers |
| Equipment type | Row-Crop tractor |
| Built in | Built in West Allis, Wisconsin, USA |
| Total built | 90,382 (total)
83,536 (gasoline)
6,509 (diesel)
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| Original price | Original price was $2,400 in 1956 |
| Notes | The WD45 was the first Allis-Chalmers tractor available with power steering. The diesel engine became available after Allis-Chalmers acquired Buda, and put the 6BD-230 engine in the tractor. The WD45 is considered by many to be one of the most important tractors built by Allis-Chalmers. At the time, it was the most powerful tractor for its size. |
| Allis Chalmers WD45 Engines | |
| Engine | Allis-Chalmers 3.7L 4-cyl gasoline Allis-Chalmers 3.7L 4-cyl tractor fuel Allis-Chalmers 3.7L 4-cyl LP gas Allis-Chalmers 3.8L 6-cyl diesel |
| Details | Engine details ... |
| Allis Chalmers WD45 Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed sliding gear |
| Details | Transmission details ... |
| Allis Chalmers WD45 Power | |
| Plows | 4 |
| Drawbar (tested) | 39.50 hp 29.5 kW |
| Belt (tested) | 44.13 hp 32.9 kW |
| Details | Performance test details ... |
| Mechanical | |
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
| Steering | mechanical
power *Power steering became available in 1956. |
| Brakes | Mechanical band brakes |
| Cab / ROPS | Open operator station. Optional Allis-Chalmers Half Cab with windshield and vinyl sides. |
| Capacity | |
| Fuel | 15 gal 56.8 L |
| Hydraulic system | 1.5 gal 5.7 L |
| Hydraulics | |||||
| Capacity | 1.5 gal 5.7 L | ||||
| Oil type |
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| Tractor hitch | |
| Type | Snap-Coupler |
| Power Take-off (PTO) | |
| Rear PTO | live |
| Clutch | 254mm dry disc |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
| Engine RPM | 548@1400 |
| Dimensions & Tires | |
| Wheelbase | 88 inches 223 cm |
| Weight | 3995 to 4285 pounds |
| Front tire | 5.50-16 |
| Rear tire | 12-28 |
| Details | Full dimensions and tires ... |
| WD45 Serial Numbers | |
| Location: | left brake housing |
| 1953 | 146607 |
| 1954 | 160386 |
| 1955 | 190993 |
| 1956 | 217992 |
| 1957 | 230295 |
| Details | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
| Belt Pulley | |
| Diameter | 9 inches 22 cm |
| Width | 6.5 inches 16 cm |
| RPM | 1458 |
| Electrical | |
| Ground | positive |
| Gas Batteries | 1 |
| Diesel Batteries | 2 |
| Battery volts | 6 |
| Battery AH | 115 |
| References | |
| Publication | WD-45 published in 1954, by Allis Chalmers WD-45 published in 1955, by Allis Chalmers Dynamic WD-45 Tractor published in 1953, by Allis Chalmers Operating Instructions WD-45 Diesel (TPL-270C) Farm Power Facts published in 1954, by Allis Chalmers |
Values may vary by engine, transmission or configuration. View source page
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- WD45 Current model48.0 hp*
*Estimated engine power for comparison only.