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Allis Chalmers AC130 (46") 23HP All Wheel Steer Lawn Tractor
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- Quick-Response All-Wheel Steering
- Front & rear wheels turn in opposite directions
- 14-inch turn radius for quick maneuvering and close trimming
- 23HP/724cc Briggs & Stratton ELS™ V-Twin OHV Engine
- OHV (overhead valve design) runs cooler and cleaner
- Provides more power, less vibration, quieter operation
- 46-Inch, 3-Blade Cutting Deck
- 12-gauge stamped steel design
- Blades are aligned to cut the full 46" width of the mower deck
- 2 anti-scalp gauge wheels reduce turf damage on uneven terrain
- Electric Push Button Blade Engagement
- No clumsy linkage or levers here
- Just pull the electric PTO switch to start mowing
- Foot Controlled Hydrostatic Transmission With Cruise Control
- Control direction (fwd & rev) and speed with a single pedal
- Set the cruise control & enjoy the ride
- Comfortable 13-Inch Adjustable Mid-Back Seat
- Spring suspension for those long days "in the saddle"
- Color-Coded Dash With Convenient Controls
- Ignition, mower engagement, cruise control all within easy reach
Specifications
7800511
Engine
Engine Brand
Briggs & Stratton ELS Twin
Starting System
12-Volt Key Start
Engine Cycle
4-Cycle
HP
23 HP
CC
724 CCs
Fuel Tank Size
1.8 Gallons
Engine Cylinders
2 Cylinders
Oil Filter
Yes
Consumer Engine Warranty
2 Years
Motor
Battery Included
Included
Overview
Weight
620 Pounds
Consumer Warranty
2 Years
Product Length
70.0 Inches
Product Width
57.0 Inches
Product Height
42.5 Inches
Deck
Cutting Options
3-in-1 (Side-Discharge/Bag/Mulch)
Deck Material
12-Gauge
Deck Construction
Stamped
Spindle Material
Aluminum
Blades
3 Blades
Deck Positions
7 Positions
Cutting Width
46 Inches
Cutting Height
1.5-4.0 Inches
Deck Lift System
Manual
Engagement
PTO Electric
Deck Drive
Belt
Drive
Speeds
Variable
Maximum Speed
5.6 MPH
Maximum Reverse Speed
3.5 MPH
Drive Wheels
Rear Wheels
Transmission Type
Hydrostatic
Drive System
Hydrostatic
Accessories
Rear Bagger
Sold Separately
Engine Guard
No
Seat Type
Mid Back w/ Seat Springs
Hour Meter
No
Arm Rests
No
Front Bumper
No
Mulcher Kit
Sold Separately
Headlights
Included
Wheels
Front Tire Size
15 x 6 Inch
Front Axle
Cast-Iron
Rear Tire Size
20 x 8 Inch
Tire Type
Pneumatic Wheels
Reviews
(16)
Allis Chalmers 7800511 Reviews & Ratings
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Customer Rating
3.94
(16 Ratings)
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(1)Transmissions are junk!
By Taz
Michigan
Review Posted 05/25/2024
Engine runs great, deck is ok at best. Lucky to get 20 minutes of mowing time before the transmission starts slipping and not wanting to move under its own power...... If I could find a solution for the rear end, it would be a decent little mower......
Taz Does Not Recommend This
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5/5
3/5
2/5
2/5
Cons:
Unreliable
Transmission problems
By Mike L.
Westville, Indiana
Purchased 05/02/2011 |
Review Posted 11/19/2016
After 4 years and two times to Riggs in Laporte Indiana they cannot fix the hydrostatic transmission. Starts like a charm but no longer goes forward or reverse. Anyone want it for parts?
Mike L. Does Not Recommend This
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1/5
1/5
3/5
Cons:
Unreliable
Allis Chalmers DELIVERY By R&L......
By Richard Parr
Snohomish, Washington
Purchased 09/03/2011 |
Review Posted 09/12/2011
Mowers Direct gave us a tracking # to the R&L delivery service telling us our new mower was on time and to be delivered on 9-9-11. Then when we called R&L on 9-8 to find the time of delivery, we were told it might not be here till Monday. It showed online on 9-9 that it would be here on time on Friday. A man named Chris called at 2pm to tell me that the mower just came in and that it was too late and would have to be Monday. It was scheduled to be here between 10am and 2pm. And guess what it's 2:30 and NO mower. Called R&L shipping again and was told that someone should have called us and let us know it will not be here till Tuesday between 11am and 3pm.
This makes me think of the owner of Mowers Direct with his struggle to get a riding mower and he wanted to make a better way to get one. And he did mowers direct made it easy for me to get the right mower. But R&L shipping does a very poor job of updating their tracking # and or delivery times. I am disabled and had friends here to help me unload, but now they couldn't wait forever, and all R&L can say is "SORRY." I hope everyone else that orders one gets theirs when it is to be there. Hopefully mine will be here someday.
THANKS Mowers Direct for helping me find the right ridding mower... Allis Chalmers ROCKS!!!!!!
This makes me think of the owner of Mowers Direct with his struggle to get a riding mower and he wanted to make a better way to get one. And he did mowers direct made it easy for me to get the right mower. But R&L shipping does a very poor job of updating their tracking # and or delivery times. I am disabled and had friends here to help me unload, but now they couldn't wait forever, and all R&L can say is "SORRY." I hope everyone else that orders one gets theirs when it is to be there. Hopefully mine will be here someday.
THANKS Mowers Direct for helping me find the right ridding mower... Allis Chalmers ROCKS!!!!!!
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3/5
3/5
3/5
So far...so bad...
By Paul
Jefferson City, Missouri
Purchased 06/30/2011 |
Review Posted 08/27/2011
I ordered my mower on June 30, 2011, and so far I've used it 3 times and now it is useless. To start off with, if I'd done my homework, I'd have found out that the "sale" price is the same as the MSRP on the manufactures website. However, I did save on sales tax and shipping, so I can't complain about that too much. When I received the mower, the battery was dead so I charged it as recommended. I did notice that the battery had a 2009 date code on it. After the first mowing, I had to charge the battery again for the second, and observed that the battery would not hold a charge for very long. I called MowersDirect and was told, "No problem go purchase one locally, send us the order # and the receipt, and we'll reimburse you for the battery". Fair enough, I thought. I'm still waiting on that reimbursement.
My yard has some hills, and during the 3rd mowing, the mower started to stall going up the hill. It would get about half way and move no further. It sounds and feels as though something is slipping IN the transmission. It will move on flat ground, but not up the hill. The manual says to check the adjustment of the clutch link and so I did, but that did not help. The next recommendation is to replace the belt because it is worn out. Worn out? Doesn't look worn out, and I've only had this mower for 6 weeks or so....
I'm quite frustrated at this point, as I think I have a lemon, boat anchor.....and finding out about a service center in my area has also been a fruitless task. There are none.
My yard has some hills, and during the 3rd mowing, the mower started to stall going up the hill. It would get about half way and move no further. It sounds and feels as though something is slipping IN the transmission. It will move on flat ground, but not up the hill. The manual says to check the adjustment of the clutch link and so I did, but that did not help. The next recommendation is to replace the belt because it is worn out. Worn out? Doesn't look worn out, and I've only had this mower for 6 weeks or so....
I'm quite frustrated at this point, as I think I have a lemon, boat anchor.....and finding out about a service center in my area has also been a fruitless task. There are none.
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2/5
2/5
2/5
2/5
Georgia Yard Farmer
By Bill
Stockbridge, Georgia
Purchased 07/30/2011 |
Review Posted 08/07/2011
I received mine at about 11:00 on Friday, removed it from the crate, put the battery on charge, read the manual. On Saturday I checked the oil, filled it with gasoline, climbed on, turned the key on, it started. I had been using an MTD, 18 hp, 46 inch cut for the past 23 years. What a difference, the four wheel steering will take a little practice, but I like already. Another thing to get use to is the pedal on the right, it allows the tractor to move forward and reverse.
My old tractor took 2 - 2 1/2 hours to mow, Saturday I was finished in less than one hour. I did not use the cruise control. First impression, great machine. I will need to purchase a manual for the mowing deck.
My old tractor took 2 - 2 1/2 hours to mow, Saturday I was finished in less than one hour. I did not use the cruise control. First impression, great machine. I will need to purchase a manual for the mowing deck.
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5/5
5/5
5/5
5/5
Lawn Tractor
By Steve
Norton, Massachusetts
Review Posted 07/04/2011
I just got to use the Allis Chalmers mower this week. I have two houses on my farm and both have an acre of grass to cut. As far as performance, I am totally disappointed. It steers very hard, backs up way too slow and the mower deck is not at heights that lever says. I was extremely disappointed in the engine being a Briggs and Stratton. My family has been in the farming business for 100 years and very familiar with Allis Chalmers machinery and to find a Briggs and Stratton engine was wrong.
After using the mower and getting use to all wheel steering, I would rate behind John Deer and Husquavana in which I could have bought either one for 250 dollars cheaper.
After using the mower and getting use to all wheel steering, I would rate behind John Deer and Husquavana in which I could have bought either one for 250 dollars cheaper.
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4/5
4/5
4/5
4/5
my new tractor
By Richard
Lake Placid, New York
Review Posted 07/01/2011
I am more than pleased with my new tractor. I have 2 acres of hilly, steep property it took me over six hours to mow with a self propeled mower. With Allis I am able to mow the entire "multi area" in about one hour. The tractor handles very nicely - a little hard to turn in low speed but overall it does a great job with little effort. I also use less gas and now look forward to what was once a very difficult job. I have just ordered a aerator with spreader combo, it looks like another large hard project will be a thing of the past. I do recomend this tractor to anyone looking to free up a lot of time for fishing or any other form of free time entertainment.
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5/5
5/5
5/5
First time ever ordering something like a mower over internet!
By Ellen
Eleva, Wisconsin
Review Posted 07/01/2011
We had been looking around our town mower after mower and getting more confused, hearing this is good that is good, don't buy that! I hated it! So when I checked your site out and saw that I could compare any machines I wanted to, I saw some light! We wanted something powerful enough to do up to 2 acres of cutting and a ditch with a steep pitch. It had lots of features, which I wasn't sure about. Well...I saw it said free shipping, no tax....and thought wow that is another big savings. I really doubted it would be that simple. We checked it out and it was delivered without a scratch in a well made crate. The driver of the truck really looked it over as he had been checking out lawnmowers by LaCrosse. I told him about your site and he said he thought he was going to go home that night and check you out too. My son has mowed many times with it now and he is very impressed with it. The turning abilitiy and power really surprised him. He told me it has cruise control too....which he said he hasn't tried yet. But I have to say I did it right and it passed everyones inspection. Thanks for making me look like I knew what I was doing!
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5/5
5/5
5/5
5/5
Great Lawn Tractor For Price
By Vickie P.
Philip, South Dakota
Purchased 06/06/2011 |
Review Posted 06/29/2011
We researched many brands, prices, specs, etc with many vendors. We decided on this one because the price was excellent for the horsepower and features we were looking for. We are not disappointed. We paid more 10 years ago for a similar mower and it did not have the nice sharp turns this one has.
We use it for 4 acres of mowing - mostly prairie grasses and weeds and also use it on our lawns around the house. This shipped and arrived very quickly. A similar mower comparison of another brand costing about the same had some very bad reviews and from experience with this brand we knew it would not be a "tough" mower, but that is what you will get with most mowers at this price. This one is very sturdy and withstands the bumps and hills with no problem at all. It would be hard for some people to steer it around corners, etc, perhaps, but that is not an issue with us.
We use it for 4 acres of mowing - mostly prairie grasses and weeds and also use it on our lawns around the house. This shipped and arrived very quickly. A similar mower comparison of another brand costing about the same had some very bad reviews and from experience with this brand we knew it would not be a "tough" mower, but that is what you will get with most mowers at this price. This one is very sturdy and withstands the bumps and hills with no problem at all. It would be hard for some people to steer it around corners, etc, perhaps, but that is not an issue with us.
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5/5
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5/5
A Great Mower
By Don
Nixa, Missouri
Review Posted 06/21/2011
I absolutely love the Allis Chalmers 4 wheel steering mower! The 23 hp engine is smooth, quiet and provides all the power anyone would ever need. Unit is also a great mulching mower (I ordered the optional mulching kit).
The 4 wheel steering does take a bit of getting used to. I have discovered that if you slow down before you start to execute a turn you won't have any trouble. When you get the hang of this beast you can trim almost as close to trees, walls, flower beds, etc. as you can with a Zero turn mower.
Delivery of the tractor was on time (only 2 days) and the trucker was very helpful. I purchased the power tailgate delivery option for an extra $50 and I am glad I did. This tractor is huge and the crating added to the weight and bulk. Unless you have a half dozen very strong and friendly neighbors - get the tail gate option!
The only complaint I have about this purchase is that the battery was DOA and could not be charged. My small engine repair shop tried for two days to get the battery to hold a charge but without success. I was NOT HAPPY about having to pay $50 for a new battery for a tractor that was advertised battery included.
The 4 wheel steering does take a bit of getting used to. I have discovered that if you slow down before you start to execute a turn you won't have any trouble. When you get the hang of this beast you can trim almost as close to trees, walls, flower beds, etc. as you can with a Zero turn mower.
Delivery of the tractor was on time (only 2 days) and the trucker was very helpful. I purchased the power tailgate delivery option for an extra $50 and I am glad I did. This tractor is huge and the crating added to the weight and bulk. Unless you have a half dozen very strong and friendly neighbors - get the tail gate option!
The only complaint I have about this purchase is that the battery was DOA and could not be charged. My small engine repair shop tried for two days to get the battery to hold a charge but without success. I was NOT HAPPY about having to pay $50 for a new battery for a tractor that was advertised battery included.
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