New Guy

Hey everyone new guy here. I am interested in Allis Chalmers tractors so I thought I would stop by and see what I could learn. I am looking at a D-15 Series 2, if anyone could share their thoughts on this tractor I would appreciate it. I will put a pic in of the tractor I am looking at any info on that tractor would be appreciated. I will be baling hay with it and bush hogging. Are these reliable tractors? and can you get parts for them?

Edited by PlayGun - 18 Jul 2012 at 8:50pm

How can you tell if it has power steering? I looked it up on Tractor facts and it looks like this was a good selling tractor. I am seriously thinking about picking this tractor up, all I have ever know is Fords, but I want to try something different.

Thanks for the reply, what is the "power director"? This tractor is supposed to be right, I am going to have to test it out.

As you sit on the tractor it is the "stick" as some call it on the right hand side. It is a high low range. You can pull it back on the go to lower gear or push it forward on the go for higher gear. Kinda like the torque on a farmall. I would give it a good test drive. One other thing.. when the power director lever is in the middle, it is a neutral, and when the pto is engaged it acts as the live pto. Another couple notes. As I said the tractor looks great, but is not all "original" Looks to be missing the side shields under the gas tank, most do, and the wheels should be 24" power adjust wheels. Doesnt mean the tractor wont function, but Thats not the way it came from the Big Orange. If it runs and operates like it looks Id buy it..

OK experts out there, is this a series II or did somebody put different decals on it? The Oval muffler doesn't go down thru the hood like series II muffler.
 For a test drive, run it to full throttle going down hill and close the throttle to put maximum back pressure on the transmission gears. This will make it pop out of gear if things aren't up to snuff in the tranny and can get pricey to fix. Throttle up and down in both the high and low side of the power director to make sure it stays engaged .

Looks pretty clean , but no power adjust rims on back, muffler ? as Charlie Pointed out. Headlights on fenders makes me wonder. Drive it downhill as others have said.If it jumps out of gear or power director pops out under a load may have some i$$u$es. Why would they go to all the trouble to make it look as good as it does without a few details that would make it more sellable. Still a very clean nice looking tractor.Ones that look as good as that usually bring good money 4-5 grand.

26 inch power-adjust wheels, not 24's............tractor was polished up nice ......

Edited by Boogerowen - 18 Jul 2012 at 10:35pm

Here are 2 more pics. The guy says this is an early 60's series 2, they didn't make the series 2 until the late 60's did they?

I found what I believe is a correct D-15 series II tractor. Correct me if I'm wrong guys, but I see the differences.

After studying more I believe I could get away with a D-14 for a little less money, they have power steering and can pull a 3 bottom 14p from my research. Is this right guys.

I think i would prefer the D15 over the 14 on those hills with a bailer and loaded wagon.

I could be wrong but i think the 3 point hitch came with the series II. The early D series had snap coupler.

3 pt hitch was an option on SerII D-15. I believe that is an aftermarket 3pt hitch. Get a serial number off the front of torque tube housing by motor on left side as you are sitting on it.May have a SerI

I would say it is a series II because it has the dry type air cleaner. That is a factory three point, which was optional on both the series I & II, but is more commonly found on series II's. With the missing side covers, combine wheels, new paint, and cheapo decals, I think 4000 would be enough to pay. It depends on whether is is restored, or just repainted. Opinions vary widely on the meaning of restored.

play gun boy. ive seen this tractor before on craigs or the bay. somewhere. the missing wheel stud on the front is the reminder and the combine rims on the back......this tractor stinks up the joint but why i dont know. way to much attention to paint detail, stickers etc. it looks like a senior year vocational school or FFA project. and the price is not reflective of the labor/cost involved to get it where it sets unless absolutley nothing was done to the drive train. likewise, missing drawbar is another clunker......you sure this is not your brother play fun's little project?...was just wondering........