- Vehicle type: unspecified
- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Standard-size
- No lab test on file
- 1957–1967
- 62,867 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 D-17 specs: hp, weight, years
ALLIS-CHALMERS G-226. The manufacturer claimed 46.1 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
46.1 hp
34.4 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Allis-Chalmers D 17”, 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
- 4,868 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 10.5 gpm
- Top speed
- 12.4 mph
ALLIS-CHALMERS D-17 specs: key facts
The ALLIS-CHALMERS D-17 was built from 1957 to 1967.
The ALLIS-CHALMERS D-17 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 34.4 kW (46.1 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The ALLIS-CHALMERS D-17 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
The ALLIS-CHALMERS D-17 has a ALLIS-CHALMERS G-226 engine.
The ALLIS-CHALMERS D-17 weighs 2,208 kg (4,868 lb) unladen.
The ALLIS-CHALMERS D-17 has a rear PTO running at 540 rpm.
The hydraulic pump of the ALLIS-CHALMERS D-17 delivers 39.7 L/min (10.5 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Allis-Chalmers D 17”
How does the D-17 compare with its class?
- Strength:
A hydraulic pump flow of 39.7 L/min is high for its class — 59% above the median of 25 L/min across the 221 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
Derived by WhichTractor from 285 comparable records. How we work this out

How much horsepower does a D-17 have?
The only figure for the D-17 is 46.1 hp (34.4 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Allis-Chalmers D 17”
What engine is in a D-17?
A D-17 has an ALLIS-CHALMERS G-226, a engine.
| Make & model | ALLIS-CHALMERS G-226 |
|---|
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Allis-Chalmers D 17”
How much will a D-17 lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
Hydraulic and PTO specifications for the D-17 are below.
| Pump flow | 10.5 gpm · 39.7 L/min |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO | 540 rpm @ 1,650 engine rpm |
| PTO shaft | 1 3/8"- 6 splines |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Allis-Chalmers D 17”
What transmission does a D-17 have?
Transmission specifications for the D-17 are below.
| Clutch | Foot-operated spring-loaded dry single-plate Rockford clutch |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Pedal-operated drum brake acting on the rear wheels as steering brake |
| Steering | Mechanical worm steering |
| Top speed | 12.4 mph · 20 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Allis-Chalmers D 17”
How much does a D-17 weigh?
A D-17 weighs 4,868 lb (2,208 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 4,868 lb · 2,208 kg |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 93.0–95.7 in · 2,362–2,432 mmthe article lists alternatives |
| Length | 140.0–143.0 in · 3,556–3,632 mmthe article lists alternatives |
| Width | 76.7 in · 1,949 mm |
| Height | 81.0 in · 2,057 mm |
| Ground clearance | 22.8 in · 580 mm |
| Front track | 53.0–79.0 in · 1,346–2,007 mm |
| Rear track | 58.0–92.0 in · 1,473–2,337 mm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Allis-Chalmers D 17”
What oil does a D-17 take, and how much?
A D-17 engine takes 6.0 qt (5.7 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 6.0 qt · 5.7 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Allis-Chalmers D 17” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission | 33.6 qt · 31.8 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Allis-Chalmers D 17” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 14.5 qt · 13.7 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Allis-Chalmers D 17” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a D-17?
Within 10% of its 46.1 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- David Brown 880 Selectamatic46.0 hp engine, claimed · 1965–1971Side by side with the D-17 →
- David Brown 780 Selectamaric46.0 hp engine, claimed · 1967–1971Side by side with the D-17 →
- Ford 960 (also listed as 900)46.4 hp engine, claimed · 1954–1957Side by side with the D-17 →
- Massey Ferguson 14846.4 hp engine, claimed · 1972–1978Side by side with the D-17 →
- Massey Ferguson 15246.4 hp engine, claimed · 1972–1976Side by side with the D-17 →
- Renault 7045.5 hp engine, claimed · 1968–1976Side by side with the D-17 →
Common questions about the ALLIS-CHALMERS D-17
Is a D-17 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The ALLIS-CHALMERS D-17 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
What PTO does a D-17 have?
A D-17 has a 540 rpm rear PTO on a 1 3/8"- 6 splines shaft.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Allis-Chalmers D 17”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Allis-Chalmers D 17 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-116598 · revision 1002203. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document