4WD Allis Compact Import
Model Year: 1984
I bought this '84 Allis Chalmers Hinomoto manufactured 4WD compact tractor with a broken hour meter reading near 1000 hours. It ran poorly, oil smoking and hard to start this 3 cylinder 1000cc diesel. I tore the cylinder head and oil pan off, finding out-of-spec cylinder walls and valve to guide clearances. I replaced rod bearings, replaced piston rings at $100 per cylinder and knurled valve guides to bring clearances into spec. It now runs very well, starting fairly easily, even in cold weather. This little tractor has been used very hard by me and has not broken down.
Pros: Hard-working, powerful, reliable, well-built little tractor.
Cons: Rarity of parts and high prices if they are available.