Allis Chalmers B and CA

[Nat]

I have posted pics of the last B that I rehabbed, but none of the CA that I bought last summer. I didn't mess with it till winter and then repainted it and put a 3PH on it. This is a real good stout little tractor. It pulls a 2 bottom 14 " turning plow and runs my 5' bushhog well. It's hard to beat these old tractors. I know a lot of you are into the newre CUT's and SCUT's, but to me you can't beat hearing a 50/60 year old machine still working and doing it's job.

 

[Soundguy]

nice!

soundguy

 

[Nat]

Thanks Chris, even though they aren't on the cover of a magazine, like you I'm proud of my work. Congrats on getting yours displayed, Doesn't it make you feel good to know others appreciate all the work you put into it? later, Nat

 

[Nat]

wrong pic

 

[wolc123]

Nat, them are some nice looking tractors. I bet that CA does do well on that plow. I have used my 1941 C on occasion on the same plow. It does alright, but would certainly do a lot better if I loaded the rear tires. It certainly does not lack for hp and I think your CA has a little more. I also love working with the old iron. The only reason I bought a new tractor was to get the 4wd and I am thankfull I did with the big rise in fuel prices. For tillage, the 4wd saves about 25% in fuel costs over the larger 2wd that would be required to do the same work.

 

[flusher]

I have posted pics of the last B that I rehabbed, but none of the CA that I bought last summer. I didn't mess with it till winter and then repainted it and put a 3PH on it. This is a real good stout little tractor. It pulls a 2 bottom 14 " turning plow and runs my 5' bushhog well. It's hard to beat these old tractors. I know a lot of you are into the newre CUT's and SCUT's, but to me you can't beat hearing a 50/60 year old machine still working and doing it's job.

Really like your ACs.

I guy in town has a 1934 AC for sale asking $1200. Not running. 4 cylinders. Pretty messy. Could be a U, UC or WC. I'll get photos soon.

Seems like a lot for a 74 year old tractor that's not running. What would be a fair price for something like that?

How much pain (physical as well as financial) was involved in restoring your ACs?

Like you I have a hard time resisting old iron like this.

 

[Nat]

To me that would be way to high for any non running tractor. I have these 2 for sale and only want 2750.00 for the most expensive one of them so if you count the price of tires, batteries, 3PH,paint/decals, mufflers, altenators, wires ect. without the cost of repairing/rebuilding the engines you would have a fortune in it and the amount it would be worth would make it prohibitive. Plus a U, UC, or WC doesn't have a hudrolic lift, and for using a tractor that is a must.
I like messing with old tractors and will buy another when these are sold, but I sure don't want anyone to think you can make any money on them. I have a fun hobby that pays for itself if I'm carefull and the moon and stars align just right. I bought the B and repaired it so that you get on it and hit the starter and it is ready to go to work. I'm asking 2750 for it and have that much in it not counting all the hrs of work. I did the same with the CA. It starts and runs and works good and I'm asking 2250 for it and have that much in it, so it isn't a money maker.
I would look for an old B or a CA, or and N series Ford to start on. Buy something that runs and works, then you can find out how much work goes into fixing it , then see if that is something you want to do again. You may just find a self paying hobby that you like. HTH, later, Nat

 

[flusher]

To me that would be way to high for any non running tractor. I have these 2 for sale and only want 2750.00 for the most expensive one of them so if you count the price of tires, batteries, 3PH,paint/decals, mufflers, altenators, wires ect. without the cost of repairing/rebuilding the engines you would have a fortune in it and the amount it would be worth would make it prohibitive. Plus a U, UC, or WC doesn't have a hudrolic lift, and for using a tractor that is a must.
I like messing with old tractors and will buy another when these are sold, but I sure don't want anyone to think you can make any money on them. I have a fun hobby that pays for itself if I'm carefull and the moon and stars align just right. I bought the B and repaired it so that you get on it and hit the starter and it is ready to go to work. I'm asking 2750 for it and have that much in it not counting all the hrs of work. I did the same with the CA. It starts and runs and works good and I'm asking 2250 for it and have that much in it, so it isn't a money maker.
I would look for an old B or a CA, or and N series Ford to start on. Buy something that runs and works, then you can find out how much work goes into fixing it , then see if that is something you want to do again. You may just find a self paying hobby that you like. HTH, later, Nat

Yep, that helps. Thanks. To me $1200 is way high for a beat-up, non-running 1930s tractor even if it's a collector's item to some folks. My rule of thumb is no more than $700 for that kind of deal because you don't know if the engine's stuck. All you have is the seller's word that it wasn't the last time he ran it which could have been decades ago.

That AC I saw does have a 3pt hitch operated by an external hydraulic cylinder attached to the frame of the tractor on the right side under the seat. I'll get photos soon.

 

[scott_vt]

Afternoon Nat,
Very nice !!! Looks great to me ! That is one stout tractor, my neighbor has one he refurbed also, although he just takes it to shows, doesnt get it dirty !

Yea gotta love that old iron !

Farmall must have taken a very close look at the AC B that came out in 1938, because in 39 they came out with the A and produced a ton of them !

 

[BobG_in_VA]

Farmall must have taken a very close look at the AC B that came out in 1938, because in 39 they came out with the A and produced a ton of them !

Scott, As I know you are a Farmall man (as am I), we also had an older B AC that had the single hyd cyl lift. Now, did you know that the rear wheels from an A Farmall and a B AC will interchange??/ the wheels/rims bolt patterns are identical. Cool huh?? BobG in VA