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We Work for Victory, and We Plan for Peace
Allis-Chalmers in World War Two
Milwaukee, WI
1901-1998
The history of the Allis Chalmers tractor dates back to 1914, and for 70 years, the company released recognizable and well-known pieces of farm equipment. A German company purchased Allis Chalmers in 1984 and began releasing tractors under different name brands.
This page updated 8-22-2019.
The Allis-Chalmers name is best known to the general public for its manufacture of farm and construction equipment. For the World War Two historian, the company is best known for the production of the M4 High Speed Tractor. Allis-Chalmers had a more diverse product line before and during World War Two, well beyond building tractors and combines. During World War Two the company's 32,000 employees in eight plants built 1,600 products; most of them non-military in nature. Allis-Chalmers produced steam and hydraulic turbines, electrical generators and the associated electrical switchgear, transformers and circuit breakers. The company produced equipment for the conversion of raw materials into useful metals needed for the war effort. Its industrial electrical motors were used in steel and other metal processing plants to drive the equipment which processed the metals into useful products. On the agricultural front Allis-Chalmers continued to produce needed farm equipment, and the equipment needed by the food processing industry to provide food for both civilian and military needs. The company's equipment was also used in the chemical, textile, rubber, wood, paper, petroleum and rubber industries.
Allis-Chalmers was the 'conglomerate' of its time, long before the term was applied to diverse product companies of the 1960s.
Allis-Chalmers Manufacturing Company, Tractor Works, Springfield, IL three awards total.
Allis-Chalmers Manufacturing Company, Electrical Control Plant, Milwaukee, WI five awards total.
Allis-Chalmers Manufacturing Company, Supercharger Works, Milwaukee, WI four awards total.
Allis-Chalmers Manufacturing Company, West Allis Works, Milwaukee, WI five awards total.
Allis-Chalmers Manufacturing Company, La Porte Works, La Porte, IN two awards total.
Allis-Chalmers World War Two Military Products: 90mm Anti-Aircraft Guns, Propeller Shafts for destroyers, cruisers and submarines, Slides for 16 inch naval guns, Aircraft Turbo Superchargers, 434 Snow Trailers, and at least 11,249 Tractors of various types.
Jet Engine Research: In 1941 the US Navy gave both Allis-Chalmers and Westinghouse 18-month contracts for the development of an aircraft jet engine. Both were picked because they built steam turbines for electric energy production, and it was felt the technologies were similar. In 1943 the Navy chose to go ahead with Westinghouse as the sole source.
| Allis Chalmers Tractors and Trailers Accepted by Detroit Ordnance, US Army The information below comes from 'Summary Report of Acceptances, Tank-Automotive Material, 1940-1945.' Published by Army Services Forces, Office, Chief of Ordnance-Detroit, Production Division, Requirements and Progress Branch January 21, 1946. | ||||||||
| Type | Same as | 1940 | 1941 | 1942 | 1943 | 1944 | 1945 | Total |
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| Medium, M1 | Cat D6, Cleveland M1, IH TD14 | 168 | 211 | 930 | 1424 | * | * | 2,733 |
| High-speed, 18-ton, M4 (90mm gun) | 1045 | 1248 | 171 | 2,464 | ||||
| High-speed, 18-ton, M4 (155 mm gun and 8 in howitzer) | 599 | 1663 | 826 | 3,088 | ||||
| High-speed, 18-ton, M4A1 | 259 | 259 | ||||||
| Medium (Winterized), D6 | Cat D6 | 67 | * | * | 67 | |||
| Medium, Diesel, 45 hp | IH | 245 | * | * | 245 | |||
| Heavy, M1 | Cat D7, IH TD18 | 136 | 40 | 315 | 256 | * | * | 747 |
| High-speed, 38 -ton, M6 | 724 | 511 | 1,235 | |||||
| Crane, 1-ton, M1 | IH | 17 | 17 | |||||
| Wheeled, Light, M3 | 96 | 96 | ||||||
| Snow, T26 | 6 | 6 | ||||||
| Snow, T27 | 1 | 1 | ||||||
| Snow, M7 | 291 | 291 | ||||||
| Total Tractors | 417 | 251 | 1,251 | 3,637 | 3,926 | 1,767 | 11,249 | |
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| 1-ton, Snow, M19 | 434 | 434 | ||||||
Author's Note and Disclaimer: The Detroit Office of Ordnance of the U.S. Army was the primary purchasing entity for vehicles for the U.S. Army during WWII. It also purchased vehicles for the USMC, US Navy, and for Lend-Lease. However, there were other organizations that also purchased vehicles including the Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Army Air Force, U.S. Army Signal Corps, Navy Bureau of Ordnance, Navy Bureau of Aeronautics, and foreign countries making direct purchases.
*Starting in 1944, the Army Corps of Engineers became responsible for the purchase of low speed tractors which, until then, had been the domain of Army Ordnance. Therefore, the totals for these types of tractors are incomplete. At the same time as noted above, other branches of the US military were also making their own purchases, making the totals even more inaccurate.
M6 High Speed Tractor: 1,235 of these 38-ton tractors were built in 1944-45 at the Allis-Chalmers La Porte, IN Works . There are only two known to still exist; one in The Netherlands, and one at the Indiana Military Museum in Vincennes, IN, 250 miles from where it was originally built. It is in need of extensive restoration, as can be seen below.
The Indiana-built M6 is located outside with a lot of other equipment the museum has purchased. Hopefully, it is waiting for restoration when time and funding becomes available. Author's photo added 1-25-2019.
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Allis Chalmers Ed 40 Serial Numbers
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The original engines in the M6 were two Waukesha 145GZ six-cylinder gasoline engines each producing 190 h.p. However, a previous owner replaced the Waukesha engines with Cummins NH diesels. Interestingly, someone from the museum has been out recently doing some work on both engines, as evidenced by the cans of lubricant left on the vehicle. Author's photo added 1-25-2019.
The valve covers on the Cummins engines consist of two pieces. The rear section on each has new un-rusted bolts in it. On the front section, the top of the valve cover is missing and the rusted rocker arms can be seen. The intake manifold on the yellow painted engine has been disconnected. Author's photo added 1-25-2019.
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The two engines are different colors, indicating that one was replaced during the M6's useful lifetime. Author's photo added 1-25-2019.
On April 6, 1944 it was announced that the La Porte Works would begin production of the M6 High Speed Tractor. On September 21, 1943 the La Porte Works received its first Army-Navy 'E' Award; and March 9, 1944 its second. Both of these dates preceded the production of the M6, the only known 'military' product for the plant. There was also grader production at the plant, and these two awards may have been for that.
During the war, the plant had 3,200 workers. M6 work stopped on January 20-23, 1945 due a labor dispute at the plant.
M4 High Speed Tractor: A total of 5,811 were built in three different versions as shown above in the table. Production of the M4 was in the Springfield, IL Tractor Works. It was the first tractor plant to win the Army-Navy 'E' Award. Below are three of the 33 known remaining Allis-Chalmers built M4 High Speed Tractors.
This totally restored and running M4 is owned by the Museum of American Armor in New Bethpage, NY. Author's photo.
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This is on display at the Museum of the Kansas National Guard in Topeka, KS. Author's photo.
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Another M4 is sitting in the corner of the parking lot of the Georgia Rural Telephone Museum in Leslie, GA. This was equipped after the war with an implement for installing buried telephone cables. Author's photo.
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WW2 Armor Allis-Chambers M4 High Speed Tractor Restoration: The next set of photos starts with photos I took of the WW2 Armor M4 High Speed Tractor while undergoing restoration in March 2019 at the organization's facility in Osteen, FL. Next are photos of the restored M4 at the 2019 Conneaut D-Day event in August 2019 in Conneaut, OH. What excellent work! WW2 Armor also has a newly restored 155mm Long Tom that the M4 can pull, showing exactly how it was utilized during World War Two. This is such excellence to detail by the staff at WWII Armor.
This Allis-Chalmers M4 High Speed Tractor is part of the collection of equipment at WW2 Armor in Osteen, FL. It is being restored to operating condition to pull the group's 155mm Long Tom. Author's photo added 3-24-2019.
With the body of the tractor off, one can see the layout of the chassis and the drive train. The fuel tank is at the top of the photo. Author's photo added 3-24-2019.
The original Waukesha inline six-cylinder engine has been replaced by a Ford V-8. Author's photo added 3-24-2019.
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The WW2 Armor M4 High Speed Tractor and 155mm Long Tom on the beach at Conneaut, OH. Later, the M4 would pull the Long Tom down to the water's edge for the reenactment of D-Day. Everything is functional on WWII Armor equipment. The Long Tom fired blanks from the edge of Lake Erie during the reenactment. As an added note, the carriage for the Long Tom was built by the Rock Island Arsenal in Illinois during World War Two. Author's photo added 8-22-2019.
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The crew is making preparations for the reenactment. Author's photo added 8-22-2019.
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Another M4 High Speed Tractor chassis is outside at WWII Armor in Osteen, FL. Author's photo added 3-24-2019.
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This M4 High Speed Tractor is rusting away out in the elements at the Russell Military Museum in Zion, IL. Author's photo added 7-29-2019.
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Low Speed Tractors:
| Allis-Chalmers Low Speed Tractors Accepted by Detroit Ordnance, US Army As noted above, the Army Corps of Engineers took over acceptance of low speed tractors on January 1, 1944. Those numbers are not available along with the number of Allis-Chalmers types purchased by the US Navy for use by its Construction Battalions (Seabees). During 1944 and 1945, military demand for low speed tractors increased dramatically, with the planned invasions of Europe and Japan. The total for the M1 Heavy is particularly under-represented. | ||||||||
| Type | Allis-Chalmers Model | 1940 | 1941 | 1942 | 1943 | 1944 | 1945 | Total |
| Medium, M1 | HD-7W | 168 | 211 | 930 | 1424 | * | * | 2,733 |
| Medium (Winterized), D6 | 67 | * | * | 67 | ||||
| Medium, Diesel, 45 hp | 245 | * | * | 245 | ||||
| Heavy, M1 | HD10W | 136 | 40 | 315 | 256 | * | * | 747 |
| Crane, 1-ton, M1 | HD-7W | 17 | 17 | |||||
| Wheeled, Light, M3 | 96 | 96 | ||||||
| Total Tractors | 417 | 251 | 1,251 | 1,992 | 3,905 | |||
This 1947-1950 Allis-Chalmers HD19 is essentially similar; but it is bigger than the World War Two HD10 and equipped with a six-cylinder Detroit Diesel engine rather than a four-cylinder engine. It was also two tons heavier. Author's photo.
On display at Fort Polk, LA is this post-World War Two HD-16, introduced in 1955. Allis-Chalmers had been using Detroit Diesel engines until 1955. But with the recent purchase of Buda Engines, it began installing Buda engines under the Allis-Chalmers name. Author's photo.
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Snow Tractors: 298 snow tractors were built by Allis-Chalmers during World War Two, with 291 them being the M7 like the one shown below.
Serial number 283 of 291 M7 Allis-Chalmers Snow Tractor M7 is owned by Roberts Armory in Rochelle, IL. Author's photo.
Aircraft Turbo superchargers: Allis-Chalmers had a dedicated plant in Milwaukee, WI, building GE turbo superchargers under license.The P-38, P-47, B-17, B-24 and B-29 aircraft used the device. The B-29 used two turbo superchargers per engine, while the remaining aircraft used one per engine.
The B-17 display at the National Museum of the United States Air Force in Dayton, OH has an excellent display on the aircraft supercharger. Author's photo.
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This cut-a-way has a mirror, so the bottom of the unit can be seen. Author's photo.
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The turbo supercharger on the B-17 was located along the bottom of the wing behind each engine. Not counting spares, 50,768 turbo superchargers were needed for B-17 production during World War Two. Author's photo.
90mm Anti-Aircraft Guns:
Allis-Chalmers was the first company during World War Two to start building the 90mm Anti-Aircraft gun. Author's photo.
Ship's Propeller Shafts: Allis-Chalmers built propeller shafts for US Navy destroyers, cruisers, and submarines. Work on the propeller shafts included forging, shaping and boring.
The USS Kidd is a Fletcher Class Destroyer that is typical of destroyers utilizing Allis-Chalmers built propeller shafts. The propeller shaft can be seen in the lower left hand section of the photo. Author's photo.
The USS Cod is typical of the many US Navy submarines built with Allis-Chalmers propeller shafts. Author's photo.
16-Inch Battleship Gun Cradles: Allis-Chalmers built gun cradles for the 16-inch main guns used on US Navy battleships.
The USS Alabama was armed with 16-inch main guns. It was one of eight battleships built during the World War Two era armed with nine 16-inch guns. Author's photo.
Manhattan Project: Allis-Chalmers-built compressors were used to handle Uranium hexafluoride at the K-25 separation plant in Oak Ridge, TN. K-25 used the gaseous diffusion process to separate the fissionable U-235 from U-238.
K-25 was a mile long and the largest factory in the world during World War Two. It was torn down in 2016.
The Allis-Chalmers compressors in K-25 helped produce the 30 pounds of U-235 used in the Little Boy atomic bomb.
La Porte, IN Works:
The former Allis-Chalmers La Porte, IN Works. The section farthest from Clear Lake is now a shopping center. The three long buildings in the center have been repurposed and are currently owned by Metaltec, Inc and Berry Metals. The building at the far right is gone.
The La Porte Works built 338,000 All-Crop Combines between 1935 and 1960. This combine eliminated the binder and thresher pioneering the conversion to field harvesting.
The M50 Ontos Anti-Tank Gun: The La Porte Works did the final design for manufacturing, and was the sole supplier for this tracked vehicle. The US Army contacted the La Porte Works on October 26, 1951 to engineer and build the M50. On November 11, 1954 the Army ordered fifteen pilot models of the Ontos. In March 1955, after testing, the Army decided that the Ontos was not suitable for use. But the Marines wanted the Ontos. They purchased the first 29 in Fiscal Year 1956, and 267 in Fiscal Year 1957, for a total of 296. Subsequent orders brought the total up to 360.
Several M50s are on the assembly line at the La Porte Works.
This M50 Ontos is one of 14 still left, and can be seen at Camp Atterbury in Edinburgh, IN. Used by USMC in Vietnam, they were taken out of service by May 1969. It is on display 190 miles from where it was built in northern Indiana. Author's photo.
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Photos from the 2021 swap meet have been added to the Photos page.
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A-C collector Ray O'Neil passed away in February 2020. We were recently contacted by Ray's daughter, Mary Pat, to inform us that Ray's estate sale will be conducted on Labor Day weekend in 2021. Ray attended many A-C shows as a parts vendor and was a regular on the allischalmers.com discussion forum. We offer our condolences to Mary Pat and the entire O'Neil family. Additional information will be posted on Ray's auction as we receive it.
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It is with sadness that we announce the passing of club member Carl Rhoads on November 23, 2020. We offer our thoughts and prayers to the Rhoads family.
Carl Rhoads, age 87 of Linn, passed away Monday, November 23, 2020, at Harry S. Truman Veterans Hospital in Columbia.
Carl was born March 31, 1933, in Osage County, a son to the late Ambrose and Hulda (Helmig) Rhoads.
Carl attended Victor School. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict.
On September 21, 1956, he was united in marriage to Bertha Rustemeyer in Jefferson City. She preceded him in death on April 1, 1997.
Carl was a lifelong farmer, a blacksmith who was known for his knives, and owner/operator of Rhoads Toy Store for the last twenty years
He was a member of Mint Hill Church, past member of the Trail Riders and a member of VFW Post #4756 where he served on the honor guard team.
Carl enjoyed gigging fish, participating and attending tractor pulls all over the state. He enjoyed selling farm toys either from his store or traveling to shows where he loved visiting with people. You always knew where you stood with Carl. He greatest love was spending time with family and friends.
Carl is survived by his four children: Carla Reinkemeyer of Linn, Steve Rhoads and his wife LeAnne of Holts Summit, Tamara Rhoads Cigliana of Linn, and Tom Rhoads and his wife Christa of Linn; nine grandchildren, six great grandchildren, along with many nieces, nephews, and friends.
In addition to his parents and spouse of 40 years, Carl was preceded in death by: a daughter, Marsha Bush; three brothers, Arthur, Mann and Don Rhoads; a half-brother, Beryl Rhoads; four sisters, Verna Schaeperclaus, Clara Rhoads, Emma Jean Rhoads, Velva Rhoads; and a son-in-law, Gary Reinkemeyer.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 2, 2020, at Morton Chapel in Linn.
Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 3, 2020, at Morton Chapel in Linn. Interment will follow in Linn Public Cemetery with full military honors.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to Mint Hill Church.
Arrangements are under the direction of Morton Chapel, Linn, Missouri (573-897-2214), mortonchapel.com.
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of club member David Propst on November 16, 2020. We offer our thoughts and prayers to the Propst family.
David Glen Propst, of Jefferson City, Missouri passed away on Monday, November 16, 2020, at Capital Region Medical Center. He was born on August 28, 1952, in Jefferson City, Missouri; a son of the late Clarence and Dorothy (Hemeyer) Propst. He was united in marriage to Cathy Loesch on August 6, 1977, in Lohman, Missouri.
He was a 1970 graduate of Eugene Cole R-V. After graduation, David was drafted into the U.S. Army where he was stationed in Germany during the Vietnam war. Upon his return home, he was employed with the Missouri Department of Transportation in the Bridge and Maintenance departments. David was a lifelong farmer and shared ownership of Moreau Valley Farms with his brothers-in-law. He enjoyed collecting and restoring antique tractors and implements. He shared his passion by going to, and participating in, tractor shows all around the Midwest. He was a member of the Osage River Antique Power Association and Mid-Mo Pure Power Tractor Club. His restored tractors were showcased in various calendars and magazines. David was a faithful member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Honey Creek. The greatest joy in his life was his family, especially his grandchildren. They will miss him greatly.
He is survived by his wife of 43 years Cathy Propst; daughters Kristin Newman (David) of Myrtle, Mo, and Michelle Frey (Mark) of Jefferson City Mo; grandchildren Cody and Ava Newman, Emma, Eli and Ethan Frey; brother Dennis Propst; sisters Peggy Heidbreder and Jane Schneider; and numerous nieces and nephews. David was preceded in death by his sister Darlene Propst; brothers Clarence Lee and John Propst.
Private family visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. on Monday, November 23, 2020, Immanuel Lutheran Church, Honey Creek. Private family funeral will be held at 11:00 a.m. with interment to follow in the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery with full military honors. Friends can tune in on channel 104.1 FM from the church parking lot to listen to the funeral service or log on to the Millard Family Chapels Facebook page to watch it live at 11:00 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, it is requested that expressions of sympathy be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church and School.
Arrangements are under the direction of HOUSER-MILLARD Funeral Directors, 2613 West Main Street, Jefferson City, Missouri 65109 (573) 636-3838. Condolences may be left online for the family at millardfamilychapels.com.
Photos from the MRVSEA 2020 show have been added to the Photos page (photos courtesy of Kevin Bauer).
UPDATE 9/4/20: The MO A-C Club Christmas banquet has been cancelled.
Allis Chalmers Ed 40 Serial Numbers Lookup
UPDATE 7/6/20: The Wise Bros show that was scheduled for Saturday, August 22, 2020 has been cancelled.
UPDATE 6/16/20: The Platte County Steam Engine Show (A-C Feature) that was scheduled for August 14-16, 2020 has been cancelled.
UPDATE 5/9/20: Dean Voris has informed us that the Voris Family Show and Fish Fry scheduled for Monday, May 25, 2020 has been cancelled due to the COVID-19.
The Q2 2020 club newsletter has been added to the Newsletters section. Contact newsletter editor Dale Bauer if you would like to submit an article for a future newsletter.
UPDATE 5/22/20: The celebration of life for Don Bradley has been postponed indefinitely.
Our Club and the Allis-Chalmers Family lost a dear friend in Don Bradley (Club Charter Member #114) on 22 February 2020. Don’s family will host a Celebration of his Life on Saturday, 18 April 2020, from Noon until 4:00 PM at the Holden CAC Building (100 S Market St, Holden MO 64040). This will be a potluck celebration; the Family will provide pulled pork and attendees are asked to bring a dish to share.
The Family requests RSVPs to be made with Bobby Bradley at (660) 909-5406 so that adequate seating and arrangements can be made.
Our sympathies are extended to his family and friends.
Photos from the 2020 swap meet have been added to the Photos page (photos courtesy of Kevin Bauer).
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It is with sadness that we announce the passing of club member Don Bradley on February 22, 2020. We offer our thoughts and prayers to the family.
Donald Rand Bradley, age 62, of Bates City, MO passed away Saturday, February 22, 2020 at the Holden Manor Care Center in Holden, MO. He was born August 16, 1957 in Lee’s Summit, MO the son of Elmer Bradley and Marjorie (Venable) Bradley, who preceded him in death.
Donald was a mechanic by trade. He was known for being able to get anything to run. He was a member of the Mid-Missouri Allis-Chalmers Club. He was of the Christian Faith.
Donald is survived by his girlfriend, Gayla Clark (Bates City, MO); two sons, Bobby Bradley and wife Jacque (Louisburg, KS), Thomas Bradley and wife Lilly (Belton, MO); two daughters, Audrey Wright and husband Chris (Wheeling, MO), Amy Glenn and husband Josh (Bethany, MO); two step-sons, Brian Scoggins and wife Megan (Chattanooga, TN), Thomas Clark and wife Ericka (Las Vegas, NV); one step-daughter, Amiee Davis and husband Jonathan (Ringgold, GA); three brothers, Roger Bradley and wife Marylynn (Humboldt, SD), Mike Bradley and wife Toni (Lone Jack, MO), Doug Bradley and wife Judy (Grandview, MO); eight grandchildren; two great grandchildren and four step-grandchildren.
No services are scheduled at this time.
Memorial contributions may be made to Bobby Bradley in care of Campbell-Cast Funeral Home. Arrangements entrusted to Campbell-Cast Funeral Home, Holden, MO.
The Q4 2019 club newsletter has been added to the Newsletters section. Contact newsletter editor Dale Bauer if you would like to submit an article for a future newsletter.
We had a nice supply of t-shirts ($13 each) and zip-up hoodies ($45 each) with our Club logo at the MRVSEA show in September and were surprised at the demand. We sold 54 items out of the initial 146 we ordered. We sold out of some sizes/colors during MRVSEA but have placed another order to fill in our gaps. By the December banquet we should have MOST sizes/colors of t-shirts (gray or orange) between adult Medium and 4XL. We should have at least 4 in each size hoodie (gray), too. Both the shirts and hoodies have our logo on the front and back. Mike Hayden is coordinating sales. Contact him at (573) 253-1775 or mhayden1953@gmail.com if you would like a shirt/hoodie.
Many thanks to club member Gary Rutherford for donating the three-bottom A-C plow below to go with the club's Model UC tractor. Watch for the UC-plow combination at a future plow day.
UPDATE: Jeff Burns volunteered to paint the plow and Billy Wayne Johnson donated the tires. Thanks again to all those who have contributed to this project. Mr. Henggeler, the original owner of the UC who donated it to the club, is looking forward to plowing with the UC and plow at the upcoming Wise Bros plow day.
Click here for our previous article on the club's Model UC tractor.
Photos from the 2019 MRVSEA show in Boonville, MO have been added to the Photos page (photos courtesy of Kevin Bauer).
The Q3 2019 club newsletter has been added to the Newsletters section. Contact newsletter editor Dale Bauer if you would like to submit an article for a future newsletter.
Photos from the 2019 Macon County, MO show have been added to the Photos page (photos courtesy of Kevin Bauer).
Here is the club's Model UC at work at the Macon County, MO show on 7/27/19 (photos courtesy of Randy Grothoff).
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of club member Gary Siefert on July 15, 2019. We offer our thoughts and prayers to the family.
Gary Richard Seifert, 75, of Morrison, MO, passed away Monday, July 15, 2019 on his farm.
Gary was born in Jefferson City, Missouri on May 24, 1944, a son of the late Richard & Mary (Schneider) Seifert.
He was the widower of Delma S. (Walker) Seifert. They were united in marriage on June 4, 1966, at Assumption Church, Morrison. Delma preceded him in death on September 29, 2016.
Gary was an active member of Assumption Church, Morrison, American Polled Hereford Association, and the Knights of Columbus.
Gary was a salesman for Seifert & Lalk Farm Equipment, of Morrison, during this time he was also actively farming. He was awarded the salesman of the year for several years for Allis-Chalmers Company. Later he went into farming full time. He sold Polled Hereford Cattle and was one of the largest breeders in the state.
Gary enjoyed working on the farm, hunting, and riding his mule. He especially enjoyed going to tractor pulls and collecting Allis-Chalmers Tractors.
Gary is survived by two sons, Darren Seifert & wife Linda; and Ronnie Seifert & wife Tina, both of Morrison; by three grandchildren, Tyler, Haylee, & Levi Seifert, and great granddaughter, Heidi Seifert, by two sisters, Marlo Bockting, of Morrison; and Mary Ann Lamb & husband Danny, of Morrison; by a sister-in-law, Pat Baker & husband Waymon, of Cooper Hill, Missouri; and a brother-in-law, Mark Owens, of Linn, Missouri. He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, and a son, David Seifert.
Visitation will be held Thursday, July 18th from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Toedtmann & Grosse Funeral Home, Hermann.
A funeral mass was held Friday at 10:00 a.m. at Assumption Church, Morrison, with Father David Means officiating.
Burial was at Assumption Cemetery. Memorials may be given to Assumption Church or Assumption Cemetery. C/O Toedtmann & Grosse Funeral Home.
The Q2 2019 club newsletter has been added to the Newsletters section. Contact newsletter editor Dale Bauer if you would like to submit an article for a future newsletter.
We would like to thank Charles Daehler for donating a display case to the club. This will allow the club to display the various items and collectibles that have been donated, and allow others to enjoy them at future shows and club meetings.
The club has several items for sale that have been donated from the Rick Maldeney estate (see photo below). All proceeds will benefit the MO A-C Club. Please contact Dale Bauer at (636) 357-9286 or bauerd44@yahoo.com if you are interested in making an offer for these items (no firm price). The items will be available during club meetings in Lathrop (June 15) and Macon (July 27).
Photos from the 2019 swap meet have been added to the Photos page (photos courtesy of Ron Eggen).
The Q1 2019 club newsletter has been added to the Newsletters section. Contact newsletter editor Dale Bauer if you would like to submit an article for a future newsletter.
The 4th annual Mid-Atlantic Allis-Chalmers Club tractor show and swap meet will be held on August 3-4, 2019 at Wertz Farm & Power Equipment in Glen Rock, PA. You can view the show flyer here.
The 2018 MO A-C Club Christmas Banquet on 12/8/18 at the historic Wise Bros A-C dealership was well attended. Members enjoyed a wonderful meal of pork steak with sides, and a good time of fellowship. The club would again like to thank David Backer for hosting the banquet and donating the proceeds of the meal to the club. Officer changes have been posted to the Contact page and photos have been posted to the Photos page.
The Q4 2018 club newsletter has been added to the Newsletters section. Contact newsletter editor Dale Bauer if you would like to submit an article for a future newsletter.
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of club vice president Rick Maldeney on November 15, 2018. Rick was a dedicated member of the MO A-C Club. We offer our thoughts and prayers to the family.
Rick Maldeney, 69, fortified with the sacraments of the Holy Mother Church on Thursday, November 15, 2018. Beloved husband of Louann Maldeney (nee Becker) for 46 years; loving father Karen (Jay) Wohlschlaeger, Joyce (Tommie) Hoth, Jill (Donny) Zykan, and Jim (Tiffany) Maldeney; cherished grandfather to Clare, Charlie, Braden, Brenna, and Trevor; dear brother to Joanne (Lynn) Wannemacher and the late Charles Maldeney. Dear cousin, uncle, and friend.
Rick was a manufacturing engineer for Emerson Electric and Nidec Inc. for more than 30 years. He had a passion for antique tractors and was an officer in the Missouri Allis Chalmers Tractor Club. Rick was a volunteer at Barnes Hospital, mentoring cardiac patients during difficult times. He was very interested in his ancestry and was even able to visit the home of his ancestors in France last month.
SERVICES: A visitation will be held on Saturday, November 24, 2018, from 9am – 11am at Immaculate Conception Church, 7701 Hwy N, (Dardenne Prairie), with a Funeral Mass immediately following at 11am. Memorial contributions appreciated to Heart Transplant Association of St. Louis or St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry at Immaculate Conception Church.
Take a look at the following Youtube video taken by Nathan Rackers. This drone footage provides a great view of the Wise Bros plow day hosted by David Backer on October 20, 2018.
Photos from the 2018 Eldon show have been added to the Photos page (photos courtesy of Kevin Bauer).
The 2018 MO A-C Club Christmas Banquet will again be hosted by David Backer at the historic Wise Bros. A-C dealership on December 8, 2018. Visit the Wise Bros. website at wisebrosinc.com for directions. The meal will begin at 2:00 PM.
ILL-MO Invitational Spring Crank-Up (April 28)
'Rick Maldeney and family visited the Daniel Boone Home in Defiance, MO for a day of historical re-enactments, period homes and businesses, craft displays, antique tractors, and hit-and-miss engines. Rick brought his WD45 to represent A-C and had a fun day at the first show hosted by the St. Charles County Parks Department and the Illinois-Missouri Tractor & Engine Club. This may become an annual event to keep an eye on.'
Carlinville, IL Spring Festival (May 26)
'Dale and Kevin Bauer joined Rick Maldeney and family at a rainy Carlinville Spring Festival featuring A-Cs. Overall, this was a bigger show that included craft vendors, demonstrations, and the like. Dale picked up a very nice “woodcut” plaque crafted with an antique pedal-operated reciprocating saw featuring a ??? and a pair of A-C factory gloves. The plaque will be at the December Banquet. A-Cs will again be featured at the Fall Festival.'
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We were recently notified that the Western Missouri Antique Tractor & Machinery Association in Adrian, MO will be hosting the 2023 Gathering of the Orange. The official show dates are June 23-25, 2023. We will post additional information as it becomes available. Visit WMATMA online at frontiervillagemissouri.com or on Facebook.
Harry Clark is the oldest known owner of this 1935 Allis-Chalmers UC, Tractor Serial Number UC1704, Engine Serial Number UM2364, purchasing the tractor sometime in the 1930’s. Mr. Clark was from the Emmerson, Iowa area. It is thought that Mr. Clark may have purchased the tractor new from the A-C dealership in Shenandoah, Iowa. Mr. Clark died in 1984, and not long before that, he sold the tractor to his nephew, Mr. Leroy Henggeler, of Stanberry, Missouri for $200, which was what Mr. Clark had paid to have a replacement head installed with new valves, etc. Around 2000, the electric starter was installed, the motor was overhauled and the tractor restored and painted. Mr. Henggeler nicknamed the UC the “Beast”. Mr. Albert Salsbury painted the tractor. At that time, it was discovered that the tractor was the actual tractor that had been tested at the University of Nebraska in January 1935 pursuant to that state’s laws.
The sale to Mr. Henggeler contained the stipulation that the tractor was never to be sold. Mr. Henggeler kept true to his word. At the 2018 Orange Spectacular presented by the Upper Midwest A-C Club, Mr. Albert Salsbury introduced Mr. Henggeler to a member of the Missouri Allis-Chalmers Club and the two discussed the tractor and how it could be donated to the Missouri A-C Club. Mr. Henggeler said he was not 100% sure he was ready to make a decision, but a few phone calls later, on August 2, 2018, two members of the Missouri A-C Club drove to Stanberry and had a nice visit with Mr. and Mrs. Henggeler and picked up the Allis UC.
The Missouri Allis-Chalmers Club owes a huge thank you to Mr. and Mrs. Henggeler for such a wonderful and historic donation. The club plans to display the Allis-Chalmers UC at the Osage River Antique Power Association’s annual show in Eldon, Missouri on August 24-26, 2018. Mr. Henggeler said he would love to plow with the tractor one last time, so we are looking for a 3 bottom pull-type A-C plow to put behind the Beast.
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Mr. Leroy Henggeler with the Nebraska Test Model UC
Leroy with the UC after loading
Engine SN of the Nebraska Test Model UC
Tractor SN of the Nebraska Test Model UC
The Q2 2018 club newsletter has been added to the Newsletters section. Contact newsletter editor Dale Bauer if you would like to submit an article for a future newsletter.
Photos from the 2018 swap meet have been added to the Photos page (photos courtesy of Rick Maldeney).
VP Rick Maldeney has compiled this map showing the distribution of club members throughout the state of Missouri, as well as adjoining states. We welcome Allis-Chalmers collectors and enthusiasts from all states! [PDF]
Pictures from the 2017 club banquet have been added to the Photos page (photos courtesy of David Backer and Dale Bauer).
Several new improvements have been completed recently on the MO A-C Club Building including a flag pole and concrete floor. The club building is located on the MRVSEA Brady Showgrounds in Boonville, MO. Additional photos have been added to the Photos page.
Photos from the June 3 plow day at the Brady Showgrounds have been added to the Photos page.
Photos from the 2017 swap meet have been added to the Photos page.
Thanks to Dale Bauer for compiling our first expanded newsletter. Member submissions are welcome. Contact Dale for more information. Check out the new Club Newsletters section on the right to view the newsletter in PDF format.
David Backer presents Danny Friedrich with a donation to the MO A-C Club at the Christmas Banquet on December 10, 2016.
Check out the Photos page for pictures from the 2016 Gathering of the Orange Tractor Caravan coordinated by Rick Maldeney.
Dale Bauer is now handling new membership requests. See the Membership page for more information.
See the Photos page for more photos of past swap meets.
At the Platte City club meeting, the Club voted to purchase the A-C dealer sign below from Joe and Mark Austin of Austin Salvage. They offered the sign to the Club at a very generous price, for which the Club wishes to express its sincere appreciation. The sign will be a perfect addition to the new Club building.
The new Missouri A-C Club building is now complete! It is located at the MRVSEA showgrounds in Boonville, MO. We would like to extend a big THANK YOU to all of those involved in the building project from start to finish.
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MO A-C Club Calendar
Q2 2021 NewsletterQ1 2021 NewsletterNewsletter Archives2021 MO A-C Club Summer Meeting - RosebudGasconade County Threshers Association
July 16-18, 2021
Club Meeting: 2PM on 7/17
Northeast Missouri Old Threshers
September 16-19, 2021
Club Meeting: 2PM on 9/18
Labor Day weekend 2021
More info to come
September 9-12, 2021
Brady Showgrounds
Boonville, MO
MO A-C Club Building Will Be Open
December 11, 2021
Wise Bros.
3361 Old U.S. 40
Kingdom City, MO
Time TBA
March 4-5, 2022
Lathrop, MO
See Swap Meet page for more information
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