A/C 314D Large Frame Tractor?????

[joshuaareed 0]

I have a A/C 314D is this considered a large frame tractor or not?

[UCD 12]

Yes it is.

[skunkhome 0]

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Originally posted by joshuaareed
I have a A/C 314D is this considered a large frame tractor or not?
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It is a large frame tractor but is not a Simplicity large Frame. Those here commenting on the large frame tractor are specifically referring to the Simplicity built tractors. The 300 and 400 series tractors were a response of Allis Chalmers to an Antitrust court order which required the A-C owned Simplicities and the A-C branded tractors to be manufactured in separate facilities and to not have any interchangeable implements. When the antitrust legislation was repealed in late 1974. A-C closed their Lexington plant and went back to producing both A-C's and Simplicities out of the Port Washington plant. Aside from the power plants, some minor sheet metal deferences and Paint they were the same tractors with interchangeable implements.

[wilm169 1]

NOW PHIL; I use all of my rear implements for all of my tractors on my 416s, that is from 7016 7116 3410 and such.

[skunkhome 0]

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Originally posted by wilm169
NOW PHIL; I use all of my rear implements for all of my tractors on my 416s, that is from 7016 7116 3410 and such.

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I would not argue that point with you but the intent was for there to be no cross brand interchangeability between Simplicity and A-C in the early 70's. Since you own a 416 you know that there are many familiar basic design traits but the 300 & 400 series tractors are very different from any Allis before or after.