- Vehicle type: unspecified
- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Standard-size
- No lab test on file
- 1929–1952
- 20,400 built
It was ranked on an engine power figure whose source does not say gross or net. WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
We looked and the record does not say what this machine is. How we decide what a machine is
ALLIS-CHALMERS Modell-U specs: hp, weight, years
CONTINENTAL S-10 four-cylinder. The manufacturer claimed 25.6 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
25.6 hp
19.1 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Allis-Chalmers Modell U”, claimed
This is the maker’s own figure, measured at the engine. Power at the PTO is lower — by how much, for this machine, nobody has measured.
- Weight
- 4,822–5,031 lb
- Top speed
- 5.0–10.7 mph
ALLIS-CHALMERS Modell-U specs: key facts
The ALLIS-CHALMERS Modell-U was built from 1929 to 1952.
The ALLIS-CHALMERS Modell-U has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 19.1 kW (25.6 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The ALLIS-CHALMERS Modell-U is two-wheel drive (2WD).
The ALLIS-CHALMERS Modell-U has a CONTINENTAL S-10 engine, a 4-cylinder unit.
The ALLIS-CHALMERS Modell-U weighs 2,187–2,282 kg (4,822–5,031 lb) unladen.
The ALLIS-CHALMERS Modell-U has a rear PTO running at 530 rpm.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Allis-Chalmers Modell U”
How does the Modell-U compare with its class?
- Limitation:
Three forward gears is low for its class — 50% below the median of 6 across the 124 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Strength:
A 105 L fuel tank is high for its class — 183% above the median of 37 L across the 100 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
Derived by WhichTractor from 126 comparable records. How we work this out
How much horsepower does a Modell-U have?
The only figure for the Modell-U is 25.6 hp (19.1 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Allis-Chalmers Modell U”
What engine is in a Modell-U?
A Modell-U has a CONTINENTAL S-10, a 4-cylinder engine.
| Make & model | CONTINENTAL S-10 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4, liquid-cooled |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Allis-Chalmers Modell U”
How much will a Modell-U lift?
Hydraulic and PTO specifications for the Modell-U are below.
| Rear PTO | 530 rpm |
|---|
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Allis-Chalmers Modell U”
What transmission does a Modell-U have?
Transmission specifications for the Modell-U are below.
| Steering | Mechanical worm steering |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 5.0–10.7 mph · 8.0–17.3 km/hthe article lists alternatives |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Allis-Chalmers Modell U”
How much does a Modell-U weigh?
A Modell-U weighs 4,822–5,031 lb (2,187–2,282 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 4,822–5,031 lb · 2,187–2,282 kgthe article lists alternatives |
|---|---|
| Length | 118.5–118.9 in · 3,010–3,019 mmthe article lists alternatives |
| Width | 52.0–65.0 in · 1,321–1,651 mmthe article lists alternatives |
| Height | 53.5–53.7 in · 1,359–1,365 mmthe article lists alternatives |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Allis-Chalmers Modell U”
What oil does a Modell-U take, and how much?
A Modell-U engine takes 12.0 qt (11.4 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 12.0 qt · 11.4 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Allis-Chalmers Modell U” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission | 57.7 qt · 54.6 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Allis-Chalmers Modell U” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 24.0 qt · 22.7 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Allis-Chalmers Modell U” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a Modell-U?
Within 10% of its 25.6 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- John Deere General Purpose24.9 hp engine, claimed · 1928–1935Side by side with the Modell-U →
- John Deere Model A24.7 hp engine, claimed · 1934–1952Side by side with the Modell-U →
- Schlüter DMZ 2524.7 hp engine, claimed · 1937–1942Side by side with the Modell-U →
- Lanz D 7511/324.5 hp engine, claimed · 1935–1936Side by side with the Modell-U →
- Lanz D 7521/324.5 hp engine, claimed · 1935–1936Side by side with the Modell-U →
- Schlüter GZA 2524.5 hp engine, claimed · 1941–1947Side by side with the Modell-U →
Common questions about the ALLIS-CHALMERS Modell-U
Is a Modell-U two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The ALLIS-CHALMERS Modell-U is two-wheel drive (2WD).
What PTO does a Modell-U have?
A Modell-U has a 530 rpm rear PTO.
What serial numbers does a Modell-U carry?
The source records 1 change by serial number, so some parts depend on which serial a Modell-U carries. It does not say whether that is the tractor’s or the engine’s number, and we never work out a year from a serial number.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Allis-Chalmers Modell U”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Allis-Chalmers Modell U — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-116537 · revision 1001551. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document