About the Allis-Chalmers 7045
The Allis-Chalmers 7045 was a larger 7000 Series tractor introduced in 1978. It used a 7.0-liter six-cylinder diesel, power steering, independent PTO, and a 20-speed or 12-speed partial power-shift transmission.
The 7045 remained in production through 1981 with a standard Acousta cab. It belongs to the same later 7000 Series group as the 7020 and 7060.
Serial Number Reference
Serial number locations: The tractor serial number is stamped above the PTO shield.
The table below shows the beginning tractor serial number for each Model 7045 year:
1978-1979
| Model 7045 year |
Beginning serial number |
| 1978 |
1,234 |
| 1979 |
2,152 |
1980-1980
| Model 7045 year |
Beginning serial number |
| 1980 |
3,399 |
1981-1981
| Model 7045 year |
Beginning serial number |
| 1981 |
4,225 |
1978-1979
| Model 7045 year |
Beginning serial number |
| 1978 |
1,234 |
| 1979 |
2,152 |
1980-1981
| Model 7045 year |
Beginning serial number |
| 1980 |
3,399 |
| 1981 |
4,225 |
1978-1981
| Model 7045 year |
Beginning serial number |
| 1978 |
1,234 |
| 1979 |
2,152 |
| 1980 |
3,399 |
| 1981 |
4,225 |
Total production: Unknown.
Allis-Chalmers 7045 Paint Reference
For restoration planning, the Allis-Chalmers 7045 is listed in the Allis-Chalmers tractor paint guide with the original paint references below.
Allis-Chalmers 7045 paint reference by production period
| Production period |
Metal |
Wheels |
Disc |
Chassis |
Trim |
| 1978 through 1985 |
Corporate Orange |
Cloud White |
Cloud White, Aluminum |
Black Semi-Gloss |
Cloud White roof |
Paint placement can vary by production year, series, and equipment configuration.
