83 Year Old Iron! Turning Dirt!

Giving my 1940 Allis Chalmers UC a brief workout on a 10' John Deere disk.

[@RedIron1066]

Man…that thing handles that disc a lot better than I’d have thought it would!

[@Randys_Relics]

Sure surprised me as well!

[@kevinchase9581]

That’s one finally tuned piece. Impressive with one pull.

[@josephdavison2692]

We had a UD model and ran like a charm retired it in 2004

[@karlelliott9254]

Thank you. Another man that really has some good videos is Dry Rock Studios featuring Bud Merz in British Columbia, Canada. There is nothing like old equipment and the history with it. You will enjoy, guaranteed. Bud’s 1924 Model T powered wood saw is really there.

[@dwk7375]

I have a 10' RW John Deere disc with the cast spools like yours, bout a year ago i FINALLY bought a Milwaukee M18 battery operated grease gun best money i ever spent, makes greasing almost fun

[@1vester1]

I have one like that but has sealed bearings good finishing disc.

[@dennishayes65]

Thanks for the video. My grandpa had Allis Chalmers tractors, WC, WD 45 & D-17 diesel.

[@doubleafarm]

Awesome old iron! Love the sound of that old Allis! Great video!

[@Randys_Relics]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed!

[@HunterSmith641]

Don't we all

[@davidkimmel4216]

Great sounding tractor. Handles the disk fantastic.

[@timmywade1313]

Old tractor sounds GREAT

[@tomarmstrong4156]

Same engine as the AC Model M crawler. High performance tractors for their time. The Model M replaced the horse for farming sidehills here.

[@billloomis4975]

😢😅😅😮😅😊😮😊

[@billloomis4975]

😮😊😮😊😊

[@readytohunt01]

I could listen to that engine all day, thanks for the footage!

[@Jason1Pa]

Wow Randy every time you bring out the old UC it sounds better and better. Nice and throaty!

[@Randys_Relics]

It's a handful to run but sure is fun! That large pipe sure lets it sing it's song!

[@Jason1Pa]

@Randy Walker Yeah them tractors in the 30s are a full body workout. 😆

[@MB-dl5lx]

Thanks for making the video, you did a good job

[@lylekanglemyer9690]

Love it old iron and old school.👍

[@bigcal36]

I have a 37. Fun to drive and uncommon to see at shows.

[@anythinggoesgarage5943]

that lil AC rips! Sounded great.. made good power for the year

[@dennisflesner7139]

Sounds nice an doing a good job.

[@johnhenderson299]

Sweet old Allis

[@09amusement]

That's awesome. We don't see any UC's in the UK 🇬🇧. Best regards 🇬🇧

[@dougadams9419]

It's the torque, not the horse power. Tractor transmission multiplies the torque by gearing down the RPM to the wheels.

[@thomasr.miller5553]

I think you have taken full advantage of 318 ci .😁 That motor is no longer 40 hp ! Great tuning job . Thanks

[@genedierks3651]

That is so cool

[@armandkeller8831]

Love them old UC's, 1st tractor I ever drove. Did you ever had it kick back hand cranking it. I was so glad when we put a electric starter on ours.

[@Randys_Relics]

Has not kicked on me yet, I've had others kick. I try to be very aware when starting them.

[@paullyon-vv9tb]

👍💥great Ole AC

[@coburnlowman]

Man that thing needs a tune up. You had to pull it nearly a half turn to start. It amazes me when I really think about the engineering that went into these old girls. Our M farmall works hard , and its 80 years old. I had a couple WD's , but they killed my back. These look much more comfortable than the WD.

[@Randys_Relics]

These aren't really any more comfortable than a WD, maybe a little more room to stretch your legs but they are a clumsy old machine compared to a WD.

[@mobrewer1277]

IM A NEW SUBSCRIBER. WHERE ARE YOU LOCATED. I SPENT A LOT OF HOURS RIDING BOTH A WC AND A WD WHEN I WAS A TEEN BACK IN THE 60s. I ENJOY YOUR VIDEOS. GOOD LUCK. DO YOU HAVE A FAMILY.

[@PaulRose-tx2ti]

Nice tractor

[@davejohnson2937]

sounds great, i got a wd45..

[@frankwurth5375]

The U series of Allis Chalmers tractors was one of the most under appreciated tractors of the time and offerings by Allis. I can only guess that it was a bit too expensive compared to their WC series. But the U was easily 10 times the machine in comparison, and could handle all chores of row crop work that the lesser WC could do. My folks had them back in the late 40s when starting out farming, only replaced when newer more modern tractors were built.

[@Randys_Relics]

I would imagine price had a lot to do with it. It's possible that the more nimble WC was more appealing than the clumsy UC. I would much rather run a WC all day. A UC would wear you out!

[@frankwurth5375]

I have gathered up several of these, and have both motor versions. The one , has a farmer inspired method of power steering. They put a smallish 4 speed transmissionin the steering shaft between the steering wheel and fuel tank. Put it in a lower gear and it makes the steering considerably easier and eliminates kick back to the operator! The other issue was the seat. as original, there's no give or cushion, By adding a joy rider seat from an after market supplier, makes a world of difference. I hope to get back to working on them this year, right now I'm convalessing from a stroke, but getting much better. @@Randys_Relics

[@Randys_Relics]

I have seen pictures of one with a similar "power steering" set up. The kickback on mine is pretty rough, it's on the list of to-do's. I bought a parts machine late last year and hope to make one nice front end out of the pair. The seats do leave a lot to be desired. Wishing you a speedy recovery!

[@frankwurth5375]

Randy, I enjoy talking old iron with you. My folks started out together farming in the mid 40 after the war. They had an early U and UC. Both scrapped in the early 60s. I decided I wanted to replace them with some I bought. Recently I bought a few at a Curt Aumann auction in Northern MO. 3 UC's and 1- 1/2 U for on the cheap as the other bidder was a scrapper. The late U parts one was the rear half of the tractor. The rest of it was sold in different lots that went before I got the other part. A lot of difference between the early one with the Continental motor. I hope that a few of them aren't too bad internally. Mostly will need motor and rear tire work. I believe that our local show here in Pinkneyville Illinois next summer is featuring Allis, would like to get one of each running for that event.@@Randys_Relics

[@bigcal36]

@@Randys_Relics agreed. not fun to steer the beast compared to a WC.

[@RJ1999x]

Allis Chalmers 👍🤩😊

[@loganbeedy5950]

What are you using to raise and lower the disk?

[@Randys_Relics]

I think they call them ratchet jacks at the farm supply stores. Just basically a ratcheting acme thread similar in length to the hydraulic cylinder.

[@eberhoozen]

Where is the clutch on that tractor? I never seen a UC up close.

[@Randys_Relics]

There is a long pedal for your left foot that you press downward. The pedal reaches under the final drive housing. The long rof going up the left side of the bell housing is actuation rod.

[@lfeco]

That old disc cuts pretty well. I guess without hydraulics you can be excused for not raising the disc on the ends. ;-)

[@1vester1]

20 hp uc pulling 10 ft jd ???? Ya i seen it but ?

[@Randys_Relics]

Lots of torque out of these engines I guess, it surprises me as well!

[@davejohnson2937]

its 34 hp and with a huge stroke the engine has its probably 200 ftlbs of torque, and low gears..