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ALLIS-CHALMERS
B-10/B-12 LAWN
AND GARDEN
TRACTORS
[Source: Brochure, Allis-Chalmers B-10/B-12 Lawn and Garden
Tractors, OPE-1000, Oct 1966 ]
Browse the October, 1966 AC catalog, introducing the new B-12, and including the
again re-named B-10. Note that the original B-10 actually had a 9 HP
engine. When the HP was increased to 10 in 1965, it was renamed the Big
Ten. However, when the B-12 was introduced in 1966, the Big Ten was renamed
once more to the B-10.
This customer brochure information has been expanded by adding dealer
product information, as noted by this different color. This new dealer sales information
adds valuable detail, and has
helped answer a lot of questions in the evolution of these tractors.
In addition to the engines, these "late" models have these
differences:
The
Bumblebee logo was first used, and quickly identifies these
"late" B-10s from the early ones. All B-12s have the
bumblebee . . .
Model
ID plates were first used in the grille, in addition to the AC logo
plates.
The
engine and drivetrain are now painted black, instead of
yellow.
The
backrest on the B-10 is now taller, while the B-12 uses a totally
new, different seat.
B-12
also uses a new black steering wheel, while the B-10 steering wheel
remains white. Both have a chrome center cap with the
Allis-Chalmers trademark.
A
quicker (5.1 to 1) steering ratio is now used.
New,
heavier front axle and spindles, and wider front wheels with 6:50 x
8 tires on the B-12.
New,
longer choke and throttle levers make it easier to precisely operate
these engine controls.
[Source: Allis-Chalmers
Outdoor Power Equipment, Riding Tractors and Implements Product Information, OPE-1012, Jan 67,
courtesy of Del Allen]
Also note that some of the "drill-down" information on the
specifications pages is from still other sources. This is done to provide more comprehensive
content.
