Category: Allis-Chalmers
Allis-Chalmers Appleton Works
It is amazing what you run into when you least expect it. I just so happened to find the former Allis-Chalmers Appleton Works in Appleton, Wisconsin, last weekend. It was fate when I caught a glimpse of the faded letters painted on the side of the factory complex. I started looking into this division of… Continue reading Allis-Chalmers Appleton Works
Allis Playing in the Dirt
Winter is finally over, and it is starting to feel like spring! Although I am not at home anymore, my brother has kindly kept me in the loop of what is happening down on the farm. He posted some pictures of Dad on the 190XT Series III and our new (to us) Allis-Chalmers plow. Glad to see… Continue reading Allis Playing in the Dirt
AC Farm Brochures
I have a little collection of Allis-Chalmers farm equipment brochures sitting on my bookshelf. So I thought that I would take an hour out of my day (literally) and scan just two of the dozen or so that I have. One is on the hay making equipment the company manufactured, and the other is about… Continue reading AC Farm Brochures
Workers’ Reaction to AC Sale
MKE Sentinel April 5, 1985
Overhauling the 710
My cabin fever is reaching its limit, and I am so glad spring has finally sprung. Living in town is an ongoing adjustment for me. I came from a farm with 180 acres to go and do whatever on, even during the winter months. I am thankful that we have a decent size yard for… Continue reading Overhauling the 710
Roto-Baler Operating Manual
For those of you operating a Allis-Chalmers Roto-Baler, this manual will be very useful for setup and maintenance of your machine. This manual covers details of all machines prior to serial number 68402.
Allis-Chalmers WAW Office Buildings
The Allis-Chalmers West Allis Works office buildings on S.70th Street.
Wilde Implement- Markesan, Wis
Thousands of Allis-Chalmers dealerships, stocked with orange tractors and machinery, dotted farming communities across the U.S. at one time. Markesan, my hometown, was also home to one of these dealerships. Although they sold other farm equipment brands, Allis-Chalmers was their flagship line of equipment. Some others included, Leyland, Same, Lindsay, New Idea, and New Holland. The original… Continue reading Wilde Implement- Markesan, Wis
Allis-Chalmers Foundry Article
Farm Machinery and Equipment-1921 (pgs 26-32)
The Weekend Historian 