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1979 Allis Chalmers 8550 175+ HP
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1979 Allis Chalmers 8550

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$25,000 USD
Drive: 4 WD
HP: 300
Hours: 7094
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 Allis Chalmers 8550 175+ HP
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Allis Chalmers 8550

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Allis Chalmers 8550 Specs

Overview

Battery
Volts
12
Number
4
Capacity
Fuel
170 gal (643.5 L)
Electrical
Ground
negative
Charging system
alternator
Hydraulics
Type
closed center
Valves
3 or 4
Pump flow
74.9 gpm (283.5 lpm)
Mechanical
Cab
Acousta Cab II standard with heat and air-conditioning. Optional radio and 8 track tape deck.
Brakes
hydraulic wet discs
Chassis
4x4 articulated 4WD
Steering
hydrostatic power
Production
Manufacturer
Allis Chalmers
Original price (USD)
$86,753
3-Point Hitch
Rear Type
IV/III
Dimensions & Tires
Weight
26400 to 29360 pounds
Rear tire
18.4x38
Wheelbase
126 inches (320 cm)
Front tire
18.4x38

8550 Serial Numbers*

*General guideline: If your serial number is in between two years, your tractor is the earlier year.
1978
1083
1979
1342
1980
1553
1981
1723
Location
Front frame, rear left side
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO
independent
Rear RPM
1000
Allis Chalmers 8550 Power
Engine
300 hp (223.7 kW)
PTO (tested)
253.88 hp (189.3 kW)
PTO (claimed)
250 hp (186.4 kW)
Drawbar (tested)
217.92 hp (162.5 kW)
Drawbar (claimed)
210 hp (156.6 kW)

Engine

Engine Detail
60 qts (56.8 L) (3 filter), 6-cylinder 24-valve, 731 ci (12.0 L), Allis Chalmers 6120T, liquid-cooled inline, turbocharged diesel
Power
300 hp (223.7 kW)
Idle RPM
775-2800
Rated RPM
2500
Air cleaner
dry
Bore/Stroke
5.25x6.25 inches (133 x 159 mm)
Compression
16.25:1
Firing order
1-5-3-6-2-4
Oil capacity
46 qts (43.5 L) (2 filter)
Starter volts
12
Coolant capacity
72 qts (68.1 L)
Intake valve clearance
0.015 inches (0.381 mm) (hot)
Exhaust valve clearance
0.020 inches (0.508 mm) (hot)

Transmission

Transmission
Type
partial power shift
Gears
20 forward and 4 reverse
Speeds
Allis 8550 speeds with 18.4x38 tires.
Transmission
Power Director

Dimensions

Dimensions
119.5 inches (303 cm) (long axle)
Width
95.5 inches (242 cm)
Length
285 inches (723 cm)
Wheelbase
126 inches (320 cm)
Rear tread
62 to 123 inches (157 to 312 cm)
Front tread
62 to 123 inches (157 to 312 cm)
Height (cab)
139 inches (353 cm)
Height (hood)
90.3 inches (229 cm)
Ground clearance
17 inches (43 cm)
Height (exhaust)
154 inches (391 cm)
Weight (shipping)
26,400 lbs (11975 kg) (duals)
Weight (ballasted)
29,360 lbs (13317 kg)
Weight (operating)
27,040 lbs (12265 kg)
Allis Chalmers 8550 Tires
20.8x38, 23.1x30, 24.5x32, 30.5x32
Ag rear
18.4x38, 20.8x34
Ag front
18.4x38, 20.8x34

Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 1262
Type
Diesel 20-speed 4WD
Test Date
October 15 - 28, 1977
Test report
PDF file
Max pull gear
2SL
Drawbar pull (max)
26,220 lbs (11893 kg)
Drawbar power (max)
217.92 hp (162.5 kW)
Drawbar fuel use (max)
17.5 gal/hour (66.2 l/hour)
PTO fuel use (engine speed)
17.4 gal/hour (65.9 l/hour)
PTO power (rated engine speed)
253.88 hp (189.3 kW)
This data is sourced from the public domain and Machinery Pete cannot guarantee accuracy.