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Forgot to mention the Allis Chalmers TL-16 SMD could be equipped with a 1 3/4 bucket up to a 3 yard bucket. I have seen references that indicated that the Transmission was provided by Allison Powershift 3 speed. This machine was built in the mid 50's up til 1964.
Guys: I am working on an Allis Chalmers TL 16 D loader. I noticed in some of my reference periodicals that Allis Chalmers released the TL-16 as a military model.
The machine was referred to as a Allis Chalmers TL16 SMD. It was a rigid frame design rear steer set up but could be air dropped in...
What Military Generator used Allis 7000 Turbo Diesel Engine???
just wanted to bump this thread to see if anyone recalls the manufacturer of the military gen set that use the Allis Chalmers 7000 Turbo Diesel Engine.
Any comments very much appreciated! Orangeman
just wanted to bump this thread to see if anyone recalls the manufacturer of the military gen set that use the Allis Chalmers 7000 Turbo Diesel Engine.
Any comments very much appreciated! Orangeman
Hello Echo11: Yes the HD-41 was a monster dozer. I have seen one around here that is badged Fiat Allis. Was used to work on the 8th wonder of the world the St. Lawrence Seaway.
BearBoley: I am not much into comparisons, I do know that from an Engineering standpoint that you can find any...
Hello Echo 11: Yes that is the engine. The engine I am working on took a huge gulp of water when the prior owner had the machine. You know the rest, cylinders filled up and for some odd reason they couldn't get the engine started. I pulled the head and found much erosion in the combustion...
Guys: Sorry about the double post! My fingers are too fat from milking!
Wolfen: Your Grandfather had much wisdom owning a Allis Chalmers HD5 - great machine.
11 Echo: That is the machine - an Allis Chalmers HD 6 M Air Droppable Dozer! Where to heck did you find that photo?
BattleCR - The HD6 G (Shovel) is what I could afford, you mention they are not as tough as Cat - nor do they consume the fuel of a Cat and they are far simpler to work on than a...
11 Echo: That is the machine - an Allis Chalmers HD 6 M Air Droppable Dozer! Where to heck did you find that photo?
BattleCR - The HD6 G (Shovel) is what I could afford, you mention they are not as tough as Cat - nor do they consume the fuel of a Cat and they are far simpler to work on than a...
Hello Danger Ranger: Yes, the HD3 is an Allis Crawler with a 175 Cu. Inch Diesel Engine, very economical to operate. Production between 1960 - 1968. Not sure if any found there way to Nam. Sorry, only picture I have are in my AC Crawler books, I have no scanner to scan them.
They HD 6M...
Guys: Haven't been on here in a good while, just bumping this thread to see if any of you are familiar with the Allis Chalmers HD6 Crawler or Track Loaders?
Those machines were sure built He__ for stout.
Working on rebuilding a 1957 AC HD6 G Shovel and hope to have it running soon.
Any...
Buda/Allis Chalmers HD-344, 6000 and 7000 Turbo Engine
Guys: Am hoping to gain your insights on the Buda/Allis Chalmers Engines noted above.
Did the HD-344 get used in any Marine application like tugs or small freighters.
I know the 7000 Engine was hooked to a generator but I forgot the...
Guys: As a christmas present to myself, I bought an Allis Chalmers Manual entitled,
Allis Chalmers HD 6M Air Droppable Crawler. The manual is chocked full of information about the machine. I manual illustrates all the parts of the tractor and some special equipment.
Since I have an early...
More on HD 344 Buda, 6000 and 7000 Engines
Good morning guys:
Thought I would add that the 7000 AC engine originally started life with the Buda Engine company as the HD-344 engine. When AC crawlers could no longer be supplied with Detroit Engine, AC acquired Buda and rebadge and reengineered...
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