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1938 Allis-Chalmers B tractor at the Cumberland Valley Antique Engine and Machine show, Ch · Photo: Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Allis-Chalmers · Pioneer · Row-crop

Model B

Built 1937–1957 (other sources give 1938–1958)
Power
12.97drawbar hp
Engine
—
Weight
1,893kg
Gearbox
—

The story

The Model B was a small row-crop tractor that Allis-Chalmers kept in production for around twenty years, making it one of the company's longest-running and best-selling models. More than 125,000 were made.

Its looks were the work of the industrial designer Brooks Stevens. Allis-Chalmers built several special versions for particular jobs, including the Asparagus B, the Potato Special and the IB for industrial work.

Steel wheels were available to bring the price down, but most buyers chose rubber tyres. The B also led to the bigger Model C, and it was eventually followed by the D10.

Did you knowBuyers could save money by ordering the Model B on steel wheels, yet most still chose rubber tyres.
For sale

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Nebraska tractor test

Test number302
Year tested1938

Other tests of this model: 439 (1950).

Specifications

Engine
MakerAllis-Chalmers
Power
Drawbar power12.97 hp
Drive
Size
Weight1,893 kg / 4,173 lb
History
Built1937–1957 (other sources give 1938–1958)
Number madeOver 125,000

About these figures. 17 hp gross power and 1,473 lb drawbar pull. Main engines were the Allis-Chalmers CE and BE. Weight figure is ballasted.

Sources

  1. Allis-Chalmers Model B (Wikipedia)
  2. Nebraska Tractor Test 302 (University of Nebraska-Lincoln)