7. Allis-Chalmers WD45 Tractor
Allis-Chalmers was a tractor manufacturer with a history going back to 1847, but it entered the 50s behind the leaders, International Harvester, John Deere, and Massey-Harris.
Throughout the 50s and 60s, they worked to keep pace in the battle for horsepower dominance and market share.
The company manufactured 90,382 of the WD45 with most of those being configured for a gasoline engine.
The price for the WD45 row crop tractors was around $2400 in 1956.
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Allis Chalmers |
| Production | 1953 |
| Total built | 90,382 | 83,536 (gasoline) | 6,509 (diesel) |
| Class | agricultural |
| Engine | gasoline 4 Cylinder liquid-cooled vertical I-head engine |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.00×4.50 in. (102 x 114 mm) |
| Rated RPM | 1400 |
| Transmission | sliding gear | 4 forward and 1 reverse gear |
| Length | 128 in. (325 cm) |
| Height | 68in. (207 cm) |
| Price | $2400 USD(1956) |
8. Ford NAA Golden Jubilee
The Ford-built NAA Golden Jubilee Tractor in 1953 as a replacement for the N-Series tractors and to mark Ford’s 50th anniversary, which was shown on a badge on the nose of the hood.
The Golden Jubilee Tractor has key features such as being 4 inches longer, 4 inches higher, and 100 pounds heavier, making the tractor weigh around 2,840 pounds.
With its 134 cubic-inch engine capable of 32 horsepower and four-speed transmission, the Ford NAA Golden Jubilee came with a price tag of around $1500 in 1954.
A total of 128.965 Golden Jubilee tractors were built in 1953 before bringing the tractor back in 1954.
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Ford |
| Production | 1952–1954 |
| Class | agriculture |
| Engine | 4 cylinder inline |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual |
| Length | 118.875 in (3,019 mm) |
| Height | 64.75 in (1,645 mm) |
| Predecessor | Ford N series tractor |
| Successor | 600 series |
| Price | $1500 USD(1954) |