Allis-Chalmers Co
From Graces Guide
Allis-Chalmers, an American manufacturing company, opened a factory in the United Kingdom in 1947.
- The first tractor manufactured in the United Kingdom was the Model B which was made at Totton, Southampton, using components imported from the United States. Later the Model B was produced entirely in the United Kingdom until it was replaced in 1955 by the Model D270.
- The D270 and later models featured live power take off operated by a hand lever. This was especially useful when using another Allis-Chalmers' machine - the Roto-Baler - which was used for making hay bales. The live power take off reduced by half the amount of clutch pedal movements required to make each bale.
- The ED-40 tractor, built from 1960 to 1968, ended Allis-Chalmers' British production. This tractor featured a 37 HP diesel engine originally and later a 41 HP engine with a better hydraulic system.
Sources of Information
From 1890 to the Present Day Farm Tractors by Michael Williams ISBN 978-1-84509-251-1
The Complete Encylopedia of Tractors by Mirco de Cet ISBN 978-90-366-1893-9