Allis-Chalmers Mfg. Co. 22-38

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The Allis-Chalmers 22-38 is a utility tractor with a standard tread design. It's a 2WD model with steel wheels, making it sturdy and reliable for farm work. This tractor is quite large, measuring 135 inches long, 66 inches wide, and 68 inches tall. It's also heavy, weighing 6,640 pounds, which is above average for tractors of its time.

The 22-38 is powered by a liquid-cooled, 4-cylinder Allis Chalmers engine that runs on kerosene. The engine is naturally aspirated and has a very high displacement of 460.7 cubic inches. It produces 30 horsepower at a low 940 rpm, which is unusual compared to most tractors. The transmission is basic, with 2 forward gears and 1 reverse gear. This tractor also has some unique features, like a hand-operated clutch and a system that mixes water with fuel to help it run better.
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Key Specifications

Category: Utility

Transmission: Unsynchronized gear

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 6640 lb (3012 kg)

Fuel Type: Kerosene

Allis-Chalmers Mfg. Co. 22-38 vs. Similar Tractors

Operating Weight

The Operating Weight for the Allis-Chalmers Mfg. Co. 22-38 is Average. It is greater than 66% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Operating weight distribution of Utility tractors

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Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the Allis-Chalmers Mfg. Co. 22-38 is Excellent. It is greater than 93% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine displacement distribution of Utility tractors

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Engine Rated RPM

The Engine Rated RPM for the Allis-Chalmers Mfg. Co. 22-38 is Poor. It is greater than 2% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine rated RPM distribution of Utility tractors

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Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
Allis Chalmers
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation
Vertical
Valve Configuration
Valve-in-head
Fuel Type
Kerosene
Induction Type
Naturally aspirated
Cylinders
4
Displacement
461 ci (7.5 L)
Bore
4.75 in (120.6 mm)
Stroke
6.50 in (165.1 mm)
Rated RPM
940
Tested Power Output
30 hp (22.4 kW)

Transmission

Type
Unsynchronized gear
Forward Gears
2
Reverse Gears
1

Drivetrain

Chassis
4x2 2WD
Drive Type
2WD