About the Allis-Chalmers D15
The D15 replaced the D14 in 1960 and carried the compact D Series design into the 1960s. Early D15 tractors used a four-cylinder engine available in gasoline, LP gas, or diesel versions, with more power and an eight-speed transmission option.
There are two main versions to keep in mind: Series I was built from 1960 through 1962, and Series II from 1963 through 1968. Series II tractors received larger gas and LP engines, a dry air cleaner, headlights moved to the rear fenders, and updated hood decals. These changes are why the model year and serial number should be checked before ordering a D15 part.
Serial Number Reference
Serial number locations: On Series I tractors, the tractor serial number is stamped at the left front end of the torque housing. The gasoline engine serial number is on the rear left-hand side behind the carburetor, and the diesel engine serial number is on the top left-hand side of the engine block. On Series II tractors, the tractor serial number is stamped into the flange where the engine and transmission meet on the left side; gasoline engine numbers are at the rear left-hand side near the carburetor, and diesel numbers are on the top left-hand side of the cylinder block.
The table below shows the beginning tractor serial number for each Model D15 year and series:
1960-1962
| Model D15 year |
Beginning serial number |
| 1960 - Series I |
1,001 |
| 1961 - Series I |
1,900 |
| 1962 - Series I |
6,470 |
1963-1965
| Model D15 year |
Beginning serial number |
| 1963 - Series II |
13,001 |
| 1964 - Series II |
16,928 |
| 1965 - Series II |
19,681 |
1966-1968
| Model D15 year |
Beginning serial number |
| 1966 - Series II |
21,375 |
| 1967 - Series II |
23,734 |
| 1968 - Series II |
25,127 |
1960-1964
| Model D15 year |
Beginning serial number |
| 1960 - Series I |
1,001 |
| 1961 - Series I |
1,900 |
| 1962 - Series I |
6,470 |
| 1963 - Series II |
13,001 |
| 1964 - Series II |
16,928 |
1965-1968
| Model D15 year |
Beginning serial number |
| 1965 - Series II |
19,681 |
| 1966 - Series II |
21,375 |
| 1967 - Series II |
23,734 |
| 1968 - Series II |
25,127 |
1960-1968
| Model D15 year |
Beginning serial number |
| 1960 - Series I |
1,001 |
| 1961 - Series I |
1,900 |
| 1962 - Series I |
6,470 |
| 1963 - Series II |
13,001 |
| 1964 - Series II |
16,928 |
| 1965 - Series II |
19,681 |
| 1966 - Series II |
21,375 |
| 1967 - Series II |
23,734 |
| 1968 - Series II |
25,127 |
Total production: 7,169 Model D15 tractors: 6,212 gas/LP and 957 diesel.
Allis-Chalmers D15 Paint Reference
For restoration planning, the Allis-Chalmers D15 is listed in the Allis-Chalmers tractor paint guide with the original paint references below.
Allis-Chalmers D15 paint reference by production period
| Production period |
Metal |
Wheels |
Disc |
Chassis |
Trim |
| 1961 through 1977 |
Persian Orange 2 |
Cream, Persian Orange 2 |
Cream, Aluminum |
Persian Orange 2 |
Cream grille |
Paint placement can vary by production year, series, and equipment configuration.
