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Steve A 
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Posted: 19 Mar 2025 at 6:51am |
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Kicking around the idea of replacing one of my WD's with a D15: I just put new tires and rims on two of the WD's. Will 28's fit on a D 15? Nothing wrong with the WD's but I like the idea of the lower tractor and the way it its set up.
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Posted: 19 Mar 2025 at 7:05am |
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Yes, the wheels will fit but there might be clearance problems - depends on wheel spacing, tire might rub on fender?
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DrAllis
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Posted: 19 Mar 2025 at 8:25am |
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If you ever plan on moldboard plowing, the snap-coupler bell will be (too) higher and lifting links on the plow too short. Also you will have to run a slower gear because your speed will be increased.
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EPALLIS
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Posted: 19 Mar 2025 at 9:01pm |
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I traded a WD in on a D-15. Best decision I ever made!
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AC720Man
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Posted: 19 Mar 2025 at 9:29pm |
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What a step up!! You won’t regret it. D15 is a work horse for its size. Ours has pulled a 3 bottom Oliver plow for many years in 2nd HI range(4th). Great hydraulics and the Power Crator engine has plenty of low end torque.
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Sugarmaker
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Posted: 20 Mar 2025 at 8:38am |
Steve A, If you can get a D15 with power steering, that tractor would be your go to Allis! I really like our D14 even sans power steering. Good luck with your hunt. They are out there. Regards, Chris and Cheryl
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D17 1958 (NFE), WD45 1954 (NFE), WD 1952 (NFE), WD 1950 (WFE), Allis F-40 forklift, Allis CA, Allis D14, Ford Jubilee, Many IH Cub Cadets, 32 Ford Dump, 65 Comet.
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Gary
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Posted: 20 Mar 2025 at 9:12am |
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And to take Sugarmakers comment one step farther, if your newly acquired D-15 happen to be a Ser,II, you would have the best of all.
The Ser.II usually has Power Steering, it has a bigger Engine ( 160 vs 149 cu.in.)
and a big advantage regarding your WD 28" tires, the Rear Fenders are mounted to a higher Fender Bracket.
Allis raised the Fenders to allow for the larger 14.9 X 26 Tires.
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Posted: 20 Mar 2025 at 9:52am |
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I've 14.9x28 tires on my ser II D-15, I can't remember if I spin the rim out or not but I think I did because I put chain on her. My is use as a loader tractor and has a shuttle shift which makes life a lot easier.
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Gary Burnett
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Posted: 20 Mar 2025 at 11:45am |
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Measured the tires on a WD45 with 14.9 X 28 and the tires on a D15 14.9 X 26 the 28" tires were 1 inch larger outside diameter. Brand these days makes a big difference as to size also. Some 26" tires how very tall side walls too.
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DrAllis
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Posted: 20 Mar 2025 at 12:22pm |
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Same exact brand and model of tire I would expect 2 inches difference.
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Nathan (SD)
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Posted: 27 Mar 2025 at 11:48pm |
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I have a couple of both. The D15 is nicer for pto work.
The WD is simply the king of torque. It will do the job at idle while the D15 needs a bit more.
Riding all day? The D15 wins.
That tiny ring and pinion in the D15 always makes me wonder about its limits.
Drawbar load? The WD handles it better.
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Steve A
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Posted: 29 Mar 2025 at 12:24pm |
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Thank you all for the input. You've given me a pretty good comparison between the two and pointed out some things I was pondering about: Geometry of the snap coupler if I swapped tires and torque in particular. I've put a D series seat/frame on one of my WD's, moved the steering wheel a bit and that improved the ride and the working area.
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AC720Man
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Posted: 29 Mar 2025 at 5:25pm |
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A hand clutch versus a power director? Hands down no comparison, D15 is way better. I have both and would give away my WD before parting with the D15 series II.
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