Register Menu

There are a few changes underway which will hopefully be live in the coming weeks but most importantly I have created a shortcut to all the live registers on the right hand side of this post, this will be a constant menu to make it easier to located the Register information.

Thankyou!

Just a quick note to thank everyone who has sent in information about their Allis Chalmers tractors in the coming few weeks I will have all of the currently live registers updated and more images included so you can click on the serial number of the tractor to see an image of the exact machine. I am busy ironing out a few bugs in the backend of this site to make updates easier when more tractors are listed.
A big thankyou to Oily Rag Magazine for including a listing of the register at no cost, it is greatly appreciated!
Also thanks to The Old Machinery Magazine (TOMM) for including a small article in the current edition.


If you haven't submitted your tractors or know of any tractors or parts on the market that can be listed on here please let us know by sending an email to aussieallischalmers@outlook.com.

CA

Registry Insight- Model CA- Updated 18/07/23

The Model CA replaced the C in 1950 and was in production through to 1958. The 125 cubic inch engine had a power increase rated to 23-drawbar hp and 26-belt hp.
Serial numbers are located on top of the transmission near the gear shift lever.
Serial numbers are as follows;
1950-     14-321
1951-     322-10538
1952-     10539-22180
1953-     22181-31423
1954-     31424-32906
1955-     32907-37202
1956-     37203-38617
1957-     38618-38976
1958-     38977-39513


We currently have the following Model CA's in the register but if you have one or know of any please let us know. A copy of the register form is here.

Memorabilia

Dealership Memorabilia

Allis Chalmers made great use of it's bold Persian Orange colors on tractors and machinery, but what about dealerships? Honestly I don't know much about what is out there however I do happen to have a jacket worn by a staff member at an A/C dealership which is shown below. If you have Dealership or even Factory memorabilia we would love to know about it and share it with other collectors.

Wanted

Help Needed!

In getting this register off the ground I have luckily had a good archive of images and information but there are some things I am chasing to expand the models shown and register.

Rather than just googling images and adding them to the model profiles I have endeavoured to use either my own or readers images. To date I am needing images of the following models.

Tractors

Model CA

Model L 15-25

Model RC

Model UC

Any D Series (D19 etc)

190/190XT

Crawler/Dozers

All HD variants excluding HD6 & HD7

Equipment

All other equipment (excluding Roto-Baler)

Memorabilia

Any dealership or factory memorabilia

Most importantly if you own an Allis Chalmers product please let us know so it can be added onto the Register, a copy of the register form can be found here.

Please email any contributions to aussieallischalmers@outlook.com

HD7

Registry Insight- HD7 Crawler

Built between 1940 and 1950 the HD7 was powered by a General Motors 3 cylinder diesel measuring 213Cubic Inches with a 3-71 Supercharger. Power was rated at 57 drawbar hp and 68.68 belt hp with machine weight without implements being 6350kg. Production was at the Springfield Illinois plant with standard gauge models measuring 48" and HD7W wide gauge variants measuring 63". 

The Machine shown below is a HD7W variant fitted with a dozer blade and winch spotted at a rally in Victoria.

Below is a list of production years for serial numbers of HD-7 Crawlers which includes HD7W and HD-7 Military Machines.

1940-     3-502

1941-     503-1136

1942-     1137-2980

1943-     2981-5752

1944-     5753-8948

1945-     8949-12090

1946-     12091- 13077

1947-     13078-15121

1948-     15122-16751

1949-     16752-18085

1950-     18086-18505

Below is a list of the currently known HD7's, if you own one or know of any please let us know. A registration form can be found here.

MODEL YEAR SERIAL ENGINE STATE CONDITION HD7W  1942 2846   NSW under resto HD7W  1943 4442   QLD running HD7W  1943 5470   NSW running HD7W  1943 5577   NSW under resto HD7W  1944 5831   QLD restored HD7W 1948 17834   VIC restored HD7       NSW unrestored

Model G

Registry Insight- Model G

The rear engined Allis Chalmers Model G was a versatile machine designed for market gardens and had a huge range of accessories available. The rear mounted Continental AN-62 engine was rated at 10-drawbar hp and 11-belt hp. It's open fronted design allowed perfect vision of the work ahead. A rare tractor here in Australia, with several having been imported as a collector tractor rather than sold new here.

Thankyou to Kaye & Stephen Richards for supplying the above images.

Tractor serial number is located next to the starter on engine. Engine number is located on starter side of engine, near starter.

1948-    6-10960

1949-    10961-23179

1950-    23180-24005

1951-    24006-25268

1952-    25269-26496

1953-    26497-28035

1954-    28036-29035

1955-    29036-?

Below is a list of those currently known to be in Australia, if you own one please let us know. A copy of the Register Form can be found here.

MODEL YEAR SERIAL ENGINE STATE CONDITION G 1949 12850       G 1949 19353 AN 62-20936 VIC Restored G 1949 23145       G 1950 23560       G 1951 24025   VIC Restored G 1951 25137       G 1953 27126       G 1954 28163       G     Electric Conversion TAS   G       QLD   G       QLD   G       VIC

HD6

Registry Insight- HD6

The Allis Chalmers HD6 is powered by a 344 Cubic Inch Diesel Engine and weighs in at over 6 Tonnes as a bare unit. Drawbar power was tested at 49.95hp and belt hp at 60.5hp. The HD6 was built at the Springfield Illinois plant from 1955- 1974.There are some records that show production continued through until 1974 prior to the Fiat-Allis takeover but serial number breakdowns are not known past 1965. Units built up to 1960 had a Buda engine from S/No 13322 an A/C developed engine was fitted featuring direct injection. Initially the Model A featured a 44 inch gauge with 4 Rollers and the Model B had a 60 inch gauge with 4 rollers, later model E variants had a 60 inch gauge but with 5 rollers and the Model G was a standard loader version. The HD6EP was a powershift equipped unit.

The photo below has been provided by Warren Lucas.

The Serial number for these units is located on the rear of the steering clutch housing (upper right) or on the Instrument panel. HD-6 Serial Number ranges and build years are as follows;
1955-    101-1146
1956-    1147-6465
1957-    6466-7947
1958-    7948-10053
1959-    10054-12505
1960-    12506-13776
1961-    13777-14897
1962-    14898-16041
1963-    16042-17104
1964-    17105-18188
1965-    18189-?
1966-     ?
1967-     ?
1968-     ?
1969-     ?
1970-     ?
1971-     ?
1972-     ?
1973-     ?
1974-     ?-27271
There are some records that show production continued through until 1974 prior to the Fiat-Allis takeover. 25271
Below is a list of the currently known machines here in Australia, if you own a HD-6 please get in contact with us by emailing direct at aussieallischalmers@outlook.com and completing a copy of our registration form here.

MODEL YEAR SERIAL No  ENGINE No STATE CONDITION HD6B 1963 16321 6-20050 VIC Running HD6EP 1965 18908 6-22669 VIC Restored HD6E  1965 19351 6-23546 VIC Restored HD6EP 1966 19986   SA unrestored HD6EP 1968 21082 6-25337 VIC Restored HD6EP 1973 88Y24725 123936 (not original) VIC Restored HD6EP 1973 88Y24867 6-27027 VIC Restored HD6       WA

Overview

Australian Allis Chalmers Register

http://aussieallischalmersregistry.blogspot.com.au/

The idea behind this registry is to document Allis Chalmers Tractors and Machinery sold in Australia and help provide information on these units to aid restoration of those remaining. The register will be updated as new information comes to hand and hardcopies will be available for those collectors who aren’t able to access the internet.

A lot of the machines currently in our register come from extensive work complied a number of years ago by Owen Triggell (deceased) with several more machines added in the time this register has been active. The register has been spurred into action after the work put in by Kaye and Stephen Richards efforts to organise an Allis Chalmers gathering at the National Rally in Hamilton and subsequent newsletter for Allis Chalmers enthusiasts.

Personally I have a history of collecting Allis Chalmers Tractors which started with purchasing a WF in 1995 after helping my grandfather with his Allis’ on weekends. My grandfather was a fan of the brand, selling his team of ten Clydesdale Horses to buy his first tractor, a Model A in 1937 which was also the first rubber tyred tractor in the Mallee region of Victoria. Several other Allis’ were bought over the years for farm work and in retirement it was decided finding and restoring an old tractor could reignite the Allis flame. Fast forward to today and I have 5 Allis Chalmers Tractors along with a Roto-Baler which currently reside in the Lockington and District Living Heritage Complex.

Personal information provided to the register is confidential, if collectors would like to contact other owners details will only be forwarded with consent of the collector, there is an option on the form to allow your phone and email address only to be forwarded to fellow collectors on the register, further information will only be available with the direct consent of the owner. It is hoped that other collectors will share their knowledge with the register both on the machines themselves along with dealership histories and personal stories. Attached is a copy of a register form to be filled out (if you have more tractors you can copy the form or just forward those details on a separate page) which can be either emailed to me direct or sent via traditional mail to the details below. We would also love to see photos of your machine, which can be sent via email or hardcopy (which I am happy to send back). The information shared on the register will only include Model, Serial No, Engine No, Year, Condition and State. If you are happy with that please circle yes, otherwise circle no and this will not appear on the public register. For any queries on this please don’t hesitate in contacting me directly to discuss this.
http://aussieallischalmersregistry.blogspot.com.au/2016/08/registration-form.html

Registration Form

Australian Allis Chalmers Register

http://aussieallischalmersregistry.blogspot.com.au/

NAME:                                                                                                     

 

ADDRESS:                                                                                                   

 

PHONE:                                                                                                         

 

EMAIL:                                                                                                             

Can the Tractor/Machine information be added to the public register?     YES   /   NO

Would you be happy to share contact details with fellow owners on the register? YES /  NO

TRACTOR MODEL:                                                                                                      

 

SERIAL NUMBER:                                                                                                          

 

ENGINE NUMBER:                                                                                                          

 

CONDITION:                                                                                                                 

 

ANY HISTORY/ PREVIOUS OWNER/ SELLING DEALER?:                                           

                                                                                                                                         

 

                                                                                                                                          

 

TRACTOR MODEL:                                                                                                     

 

SERIAL NUMBER:                                                                                                        

 

ENGINE NUMBER:                                                                                                       

 

CONDITION:                                                                                                                 

 

ANY HISTORY/ PREVIOUS OWNER? SELLING DEALER?:                                     

                                                                                                                                      

 
                                                                                                                                      


Signed:                                                              Date:                                                  

Roto Baler

Registry Insight- Roto Balers

The Allis Chalmers Roto-Baler came about when A/C bought the rights to a design dating back to the 1890's when the Luebben Family on Nebraska started work on a baling machine. Further development was undertaken by A/C and in 1946 production commenced. The Roto-Baler was produced at the La Porte Works and was the first mass produced round baler made with bales ranging from 14-22 inches in diameter. The machines are highly complex and relied on all springs, bearings, latches and chains to all be in perfect working order. Later versions had a constant feed system (known as the No.10 Roto-Baler) that didn't rely on stopping forward movement of the tractor when tying of the bale was taking place. Early Roto-Balers built from 1947-1959 were all finished in Persian Orange No1 while later variants were painted Persian Orange No.2 with a Cream Roof or Lid along with wheels. Later variants had further safety screens and guards as there were rumors of several lawsuits against Allis Chalmers from injuries. Below is an original sales Brochure for the Roto-Baler (For a larger view click on the images).



Roto Baler Serial number ranges are as follows, the serial numbers are located on the upper right hand rear side just below the top cover.

1947-    101-3100

1948-    3101-13043

1949-    13044-23880

1950-    23881-33706

1951-    33707-42427

1952-    42428-53903

1953-    53904-61536

1954-    61537-65151

1955-    65152-68401

1956-    68402-71401

1957-    71402-72401

1958-    72402-72701

1958-    C101-C1600 (No.10 Roto Baler (Non stop units))

1959-    72702-73525

1960-    73526-74601 (includes 500 with overdrive)

1961-    nil

1962-    nil

1963-    74602-74901

1964-    74902-75401 (includes 250 with overdrive)

1972-    74902-75700

1973-    75701-76500

1974-    76501-77300



Below is a list of the currently known Roto Balers in Australia. If you own one or know of one please let us know so it can be added to the register. A registration form can be found here

MODEL	YEAR	SERIAL	ENGINE	STATE	CONDITION
Roto Baler		ER3685		VIC	Unrestored
Roto Baler				NSW	Restored
Roto Baler		ER		NSW
Roto Baler	1951	42175
Roto Baler	1952	43012
Roto Baler	1952	43299
Roto Baler	1953	59799
Roto Baler	1953	60199			WRECK
Roto Baler	1951	41539
Roto Baler		EB3430
Roto Baler		EB3732
Roto Baler		EB4115
Roto Baler		ER1797
Roto Baler		ER3650
Roto Baler		ER4109