About the Allis-Chalmers 5050
The Allis-Chalmers 5050 is a Fiat-built diesel utility tractor offered with two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive. Power-assisted steering, a three-point hitch, and independent 540-rpm PTO suited loader work and farm chores.
Published production period: 1977–1983. Most published specifications describe a 2.8-liter three-cylinder engine, while very early tractors used a smaller 2.6-liter engine. Check the engine identification and drive configuration before selecting replacement parts.
Serial Number Reference
Serial number locations: The tractor identification plate is at the rear of the console, beneath the steering wheel.
The tables below show the verified beginning tractor serial number for the listed Model 5050 years.
1977–1979
| Model 5050 year |
Beginning serial number |
| 1977 | 573,461 |
| 1978 | 579,632 |
| 1979 | 584,000 |
1980–1981
| Model 5050 year |
Beginning serial number |
| 1980 | 591,000 |
| 1981 | 596,014 |
1982–1983
| Model 5050 year |
Beginning serial number |
| 1982 | 597,730 |
| 1983 | 599,191 |
1977–1980
| Model 5050 year |
Beginning serial number |
| 1977 | 573,461 |
| 1978 | 579,632 |
| 1979 | 584,000 |
| 1980 | 591,000 |
1981–1983
| Model 5050 year |
Beginning serial number |
| 1981 | 596,014 |
| 1982 | 597,730 |
| 1983 | 599,191 |
1977–1983
| Model 5050 year |
Beginning serial number |
| 1977 | 573,461 |
| 1978 | 579,632 |
| 1979 | 584,000 |
| 1980 | 591,000 |
| 1981 | 596,014 |
| 1982 | 597,730 |
| 1983 | 599,191 |
Allis-Chalmers 5050 Paint Reference
Use the Allis-Chalmers tractor paint guide for restoration color placement.
Allis-Chalmers 5050 paint reference by production period
| Production period |
Metal |
Wheels |
Disc |
Chassis |
Trim |
| 1978–1983 reference | Corporate Orange | Cloud White | Cloud White, Aluminum | Maroon; Black from 1981 | Black gloss trim |
The model entry appears in the 1978–1985 paint reference section. Verify colors on 1977 tractors from original surfaces.
Model and serial reference: TractorData 5050. Identification and paint references also checked against the AGCO Allis-Chalmers Heritage Catalog.
