1954 Allis Chalmers WD45

This was the first tractor that I purchased. I intended for it to be a utility tractor but I quickly realized how impractical it is compared to the modern tractors I have access to. I still use it for pulling things and doing utility work that doesn't require a loader. This was the first tractor I went on a tractor ride on.

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Amongst the list of things that have been done to this tractor, one of the previous owners put a combine engine in it. The cover where a fuel pump used to be installed is the biggest giveaway. Likely out of a Gleaner E which used a very similar engine but rated with more horsepower. Also very similar to the engine used in the later D17. The stock engine is a W226 and it currently has a G226 engine. Thanks to this I don't really know how much power my tractor is actually making. I assume the governor is still set to 1400 rpm which is correct for this tractor, but the Gleaner E was rated for 1800rpm. My best guess is that I have between 50 and 60hp. It could be as high as 65hp though. The full flow oiling system is also another giveaway. My tractor runs about 35psi oil pressure with the G226. The W226 used a bypass oiling system that only made around 15psi. I have updated the hydraulic system as well to be more useful with modern equipment although the low hydraulic flow and capacity are a limiting factor.