Production | |
| Manufacturer: | Allis Chalmers |
| Type: | Row-Crop tractor |
| Total built: | 9,303 |
| Original price: | $6,887 (1973) |
Allis Chalmers 170 Power | |
| Drawbar (tested): | 47.39 hp 35.3 kW |
| PTO (tested): | 54.12 hp 40.4 kW |
Mechanical | |
| Chassis: | 4x2 2WD |
| Steering: | hydraulic power assist |
| Brakes: | differential mechanical contracting band and disc |
| Cab: | Open operator station. |
| Transmission: | 8-speed two-speed power shift |
Capacity | |
| Fuel: | 18.5 gal 70.0 L |
| Hydraulic system: | 6.5 gal 24.6 L |
Hydraulics | |
| Type: | open |
| Capacity: | 6.5 gal 24.6 L |
| Pressure: | 2000 psi 137.9 bar |
| Valves: | 1 |
| Pump flow: | 18.3 gpm 69.3 lpm |
| Steering flow: | 6 gpm 22.7 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
| Rear Type: | II |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
| Rear PTO: | live |
| Rear RPM: | 540 |
170 Serial Numbers | |
| Location: | Front of torque housing flange |
| 1967: | 1005 |
| 1968: | 2721 |
| 1969: | 5374 |
| 1970: | 6369 |
| 1971: | 6988 |
| 1972: | 7797 |
| 1973: | 8821 |
| Final: | 10300 |
Electrical | |
| Ground: | negative |
| Battery volts: | 12 |
| Battery AH: | 60 (gas) |
| 95 (diesel) | |
Engine Detail | |
| Perkins 4.236 | |
| diesel | |
| 4-cylinder | |
| liquid-cooled | |
| Displacement: | 236 ci 3.9 L |
| Bore/Stroke: | 3.875x5.00 inches 98 x 127 mm |
| Compression: | 16:1 |
| Rated RPM: | 1800 |
| Firing order: | 1-3-4-2 |
| Coolant capacity: | 15 qts 14.2 L |
| Intake valve clearance: | 0.010 inches 0.254 mm (hot) |
| Exhaust valve clearance: | 0.010 inches 0.254 mm (hot) |
Transmission | |
| Transmission: | Power Director |
| Type: | two-speed power shift |
| Gears: | 8 forward and 2 reverse |
| Clutch: | dry disc |
| Oil capacity: | 24 qts 22.7 L |
| The transmission is controlled by means of the gear shift lever and the Power Director lever. The tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to select one of four forward gears, or reverse. The Power Director lever has high, low, and neutral positions. The Power Director can be shifted on the move without clutching. Placing the Power Director into neutral causes the tractor to stop while keeping the PTO engaged. | |
Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase: | 95.5 inches 242 cm |
| Length: | 150.14 inches 381 cm |
| Width: | 78 inches 198 cm |
| Ground clearance: | 20.5 inches 52 cm (front axle) |
| 31.2 inches 79 cm (final drive) | |