Allis Chalmers 916

The Allis Chalmers 916 is a garden tractor model from the 900 series, manufactured from 1979 to 1985 by Allis Chalmers in Port Washington, Wisconsin, USA. It was available in a two-wheel drive (2WD) version.

The Allis Chalmers 916 is equipped with a 588 L (35.9 cu·in) single-cylinder gasoline engine with 95.3 mm (3.75 in) of the cylinder bore and 82.6 mm (3.25 in) of the piston stroke, and a belt-driven hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears.

The Allis Chalmers 916 garden tractor features:

• The Kohler K341 gasoline engine which produces 16.2 PS (11.9 kW; 16.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm of horsepower
• Manual steering
• Mechanical band brakes
• Open operator station
• Sleeve hitch
• Live type front PTO
• Live type middle PTO
• Live type rear PTO

General specifications

General Specifications
Model	Allis Chalmers 916
Tractor type	Garden tractor
Production years	1979-1985
Factory	Port Washington, Wisconsin, USA
Dimensions and weight
Length	1,770 mm (69.7 in)
Width	930 mm (36.6 in)
Height (steering wheel)	1,000 mm (39.4 in)
Wheel base	1,280 mm (50.4 in)
Ground clearance (front axle)	200 mm (7.9 in)
Weight	313 kg (690 lbs)
Fuel capacity
Fuel tank capacity	11.4 liters (3 US gal.; 2.5 Imp. gal)

Engine

Engine Specifications
Engine model	K341
Engine type	4-stroke, L-head (side valve), single-cylinder
Displacement	588 cm3, (35.9 cu·in)
Bore and stroke	95.3 mm X 82.6 mm (3.75 in X 3.25 in)
Max. horsepower	16.2 PS (11.9 kW; 16.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm
Cooling system	Forced air
Lubricating system	Splash type
Fuel system	Carburetor
Starting system	Electirc starter
Compression pressure
Normal:	7.7-8.4 kg/cm2 (7.6-8.3 bar, 110-120 psi) / 1,000 rpm
Valve clearance
Intake valve clearance:	0.20-0.25 mm (0.0079-0.0098 in)
Exhaust valve clearance:	0.43-0.48 mm (0.0169-0.0189 in)
Oil system
Lubrication system:	Splash type
Oil type:	API SF or SG
Recommended oil:	Summer: SAE 30W Winter: SAE 5W-20, 5W-30
Ignition system
Spark plug:	Champion RH10
Spark plug gap:	0.65 mm (0.0256 in)
Spark plug torque:	27 N·m (2.8 kg·m, 19.9 ft·lb)

Transmission and chassis

Chassis, steering and brakes
Chassis	4×2 2WD
Steering type	Manual
Brakes	Mechanical band
Transmission
Transmission manufacturer or model	–
Transmission type	Belt-driven hydrostatic
Gears	Infinite forward and reverse
Speed	Forward: 11.3 kmh (7.0 mph) Reverse: 6.4 kmh (4.0 mph)
Transmission oil capacity	2.8 L (0.7 US. gal, 0.6 Imp. gal.)

Tires

Tires
Front tires	Lawn/turf: 16-6.50×8
Rear tires	Lawn/turf: 23-10.50×12

Rear Hitch

Three-Point Hitch
Category	Sleeve hitch
Control type	–
Lift capacity (at ends)	–

PTO (Power take-off shaft)

PTO
Front PTO type	Live
Front PTO speed	–
Middle PTO type	Live
Middle PTO speed	–
Rear PTO type	Live
Rear PTO speed	–

Electrical system

Electrical system
Ground	Negative
Charging system	Flywheel alternator
Charging amps	15A
Battery	12V, 45Ah

Attachments

Allis Chalmers 42″ mid-mount mower deck with 3-blade
Cutting width	1,060 mm (42 in)
Cut height	40-70 mm (1.625-3.125 in)
Weight	66 kg (146 lbs)
Allis Chalmers 48″ mid-mount mower deck with 3-blade
Cutting width	1,210 mm (48 in)
Total width	1,540 mm (61 in)
Cut height	40-70 mm (1.625-3.125 in)
Weight	71 kg (158 lbs)
Allis Chalmers 42″ front-mount blade
Cutting width	1,060 mm (42 in)
Height	220 mm (9 in)
Weight	33 kg (74 lbs)
Allis Chalmers 46″ front-mount blade
Cutting width	1,160 mm (46 in)
Weight	51 kg (113 lbs)
Allis Chalmers 36″ front-mount snow blower
Width	910 mm (36 in)
Clear height	480 mm (19 in)
Weight	58 kg (128 lbs)
Allis Chalmers 42″ front-mount snow blower
Width	1,060 mm (42 in)
Total width	1,100 mm (43.5 in)
Clear height	480 mm (19 in)
Weight	61 kg (136 lbs)