Allis-Chalmers Model B

Allis-Chalmers Model B
Allis-Chalmers Model B
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Allis-Chalmers model B
Manufacturer Allis-Chalmers
Production 1938-1957
Length 110.25 inches
Width 52.7 inches
Height 76.75 inches
Weight 2,060 pounds
Propulsion wheels
Type agricultural

The Allis-Chalmers model B was produced by the Allis-Chalmers Manufacturing company from 1938 to 1957. With over 125,000 units produced, the model B became one of the best selling tractors for Allis-Chalmers and most loved tractors of its time. Known best for its versatility and adaptability, the model B was also one of the longest production tractors for Allis-Chalmers as well. Over the years of production the B came in several different variations including the asparagus B, Potato special, as well as an industrial model known as the IB. It was designed by Brooks Stevens an industrial designer and graphic designer.

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History of the B

Little Tractor - Huge Success

An Allis-Chalmers Model B at a UK steam show

In the early thirties, Allis-Chalmers tractor division manager Harry Merritt studied the farm census figures and discovered that of the nearly seven million farms in America, some four million were of 100 acres (0.40 km2) or less. Furthermore, the million or so tractors at work on American farms were nearly all on the larger ones. Merritt concluded that there was a need for four million small, inexpensive tractors to fill the needs of the small farmers still using horses. Merritt set out to build the tractor that would finally put the horse out to pasture.

The Model B was not Allis-Chalmers' smallest tractor however; they produced a Model G from 1948 to 1955 with only about 10 draw bar horsepower.

Allis Chalmers B Replaces the Horse

A B with a sawmill style buzz saw

The combination of an excellent tractor and effective marketing help the B to become a smashing success. Allis marketing department had experience with such challenges as convincing doubting farmer the benefits of pneumatic tires. Early sales literature for the Allis Chalmers B was devoted to convincing the farmer that the new B required less work to maintain than horses. Also armed with government supplied facts and statistics along with Allis own research proving that the new B cost less to both buy and operate than horses.

Allis-Chalmers Industry Pioneer

Allis-Chalmers had pioneered the use of forgings and high-strength steel components, not only in their tractors, but likewise in A-C steam turbines and other machinery as well. The company's remarkable achievements in the use of high-strength components for tractor manufacturing served the company's interests initially through greatly increased sales. In the greater perspective however, the entire tractor industry benefited since competing manufacturers were forced to follow suit.

See also

References

  • The Allis Chalmers Story C.H Wendel ISBN 08734499271
  • Antique Power Magazine July/August 1996
  • Allis Chalmers Model BAntiquefarming.com

External links

  • Tractor Wiki - Has more images of Allis-Chalmers model B & other tractors.

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