Can you identify this Allis-Chalmers?

   / Can you identify this Allis-Chalmers? #1  

Katahdin

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This was my grandfather's tractor, I vaguely remember it. Unfortunately I don't have a better picture.

I'd buy it back if I knew what model to look for.

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   / Can you identify this Allis-Chalmers? #2  
Someone will probably come along who knows for certain. If not, I'm guessing a C or CA.
I have a similar photo of some of my cousins and myself on a Ford.
 
   / Can you identify this Allis-Chalmers? #3  
We had a model CA when I was a kid, and this tractor looks similar, but not exactly the same. However, many of the relevant clues are obscured by people.
 
   / Can you identify this Allis-Chalmers? #4  
IF I was to take a "guess", I'd say it's a WC.

SR
 
   / Can you identify this Allis-Chalmers?
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#5  
Thanks guys, I've been comparing this picture to those models mentioned.

I'm leaning towards a CA, because it appears it has the wheels that mechanically extend out, and the linkages that run down the side.

On the CA pictures, I see what I assume to be an RPM gauge mounted off either the steering column, or to a box behind the battery. I wonder what is the difference?

My grandfather's tractor was the tricycle model.
 
   / Can you identify this Allis-Chalmers? #6  
With the left side steering shaft, I think it has to be a CA or C. With the limited picture, I'm not sure what would indicate the difference. I think the WC did not have that steering mechanism.
 
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#7  
In the original picture it's hard to distinguish, but the shaft on the left side is not connected to a steering column. I think maybe it's a linkage for a front lift? Like for a snow plow, which I know my grandfathers did have.

Better picture of a CA:
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Edit: Or maybe you're saying, that outside shaft is connected to the steering column through an internal gearbox.
 
   / Can you identify this Allis-Chalmers? #8  
You can't really go by the wheels/rims, different wheel options were available on most all of them.

SR
 
   / Can you identify this Allis-Chalmers? #9  
Easiest way to determine C or CA is how many forward gears in transmission. C is 3 and CA has 4 forward.
 
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You can't really go by the wheels/rims, different wheel options were available on most all of them.

SR

Do you realize the CA wheels can mechanically widen with operator in the seat?

Please check 2:25 on this video.

 

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