Towards the 50's though it had started to become left behind, and not before The AC Model "B" had a good run, no doubt motivated by its popularity. Its small size meant that it wasĪttractive to both ardent enthusiast and novice alike, as an addition to aĬollection or as a good starting point for the beginner. Its popularity amongst farmers meant that the "B" was by far the mostĪvailable AC model for restoration. This feature was to give the "B" a somewhat ' wasp'-like appearance andĪlthough small it could turn out 16HP at the belt. Originated in 1937 as a light general purpose machine which was of unitĬonstruction by adopting a reinforced "torque tube" to join engine to gearbox. Seemed that I always had to console myself with the excuse of "well, if heĬan afford to pay so much.at least it will be restored properly" (one of theīy far the most popular model to U.K farmers was, of course the "B". Only to be priced out by the serious fanatic to whom money was no object!! It In fact I had on a couple of occasions come very close to fulfilling my aim. High hopes of maybe a model "U" or "WC" fully restored on display in the It had always been my ambition to someday own an AC tractor. Gathered around the "Almighty orange one" ThereforeĪC tractors over here at least seem few and far between and at anyĮnthusiasts rally or meeting there will always be a gaggle of onlookers
It has to be remembered though that AC activity took theĬompany into many diverse fields of engineering and construction. Those of the likes of John Deere and International and other "giants" they One important point to note is that when comparing AC production figures to
Matter what the model or condition the price will always be strong.
In itself is always apparent here in the U.K when attempting a purchase, as no Or unrestored examples is a testament to the quality of their products. However the number of AC tractors still in existence today as either restored Allis Chalmers as a tractor manufacturer in its own right is but a memory.
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