Allis Chalmers 6040

Morgan Flowers · Mar 18, 2012

I am looking to trade for an Allis Chalmers 6040. What can you tell me about these tractors? I looked on tractor data and it said only 499 were built. Would parts be hard to get? Thanks! Morgan

TractorJohn · Mar 18, 2012

Parts will be the biggest issue and AGCO's prices will be even a bigger issue.
Maybe it's time to look at other tractors.

Bob Bancroft · Mar 18, 2012

If I remember correctly that's just the newer style AC/Renault 160.
If you want to take a chance- someone on here recently asked about a 5050. Since that's a Fiat, there's a lot better chance of getting parts, if you can figure out how.

Longmeadow farm · Mar 18, 2012

The 6040 is a 160 in new clothes, for the 1974 model year..the
last year for the 160/6040. The tractor used a 152 cu in 3
cylinder Perkins diesel. Parts are available from multiple sources
as this was a very popular engine. The 160/6040 was a reliable
unit, but had a low volume hydraulic system, 6.7 gpm. Takes
some time to raise loader arms. I would stay away from a unit
with a loader on it as the dry clutch was not suited for heavy
loader work, in a typical ag environment. If it was used by a part
timer/weekender, it may be just fine. The 6040 is reliable, but
like many people indicate AGCO prices are higher than a cat's
back!!!! I owned a 160 many years ago...good little haying
tractor and it actually handled a JD 24T with ejector and pull
behind wagon just fine.

Morgan Flowers · Mar 18, 2012

Thanks for the replies everyone! If this deal goes through I will let you all know. Morgan

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