Allis-Chalmers Paint Guide

Allis-Chalmers Restoration Reference

Original Tractor Paint Colors by Model and Year

Use this guide as a reference for original Allis-Chalmers tractor paint colors and color placement by model and production period.

Allis-Chalmers paint color overview by years

Allis-Chalmers paint color overview by production years
Model / Years Metal Wheels Disc Chassis Trim
Prior to 1930 Dark Green Dark Green or Red Did Not Apply Dark Green Various
1929-1960 Persian Orange 1 Various Various Persian Orange 1 Various
1961-1977 Persian Orange 2 Various Various Persian Orange 2 or Maroon Various
1978-1985 Corporate Orange Cloud White Various Black Semi-Gloss Various

Color by machine

The tables below show original Allis-Chalmers paint color placement by machine. When more than one color is listed, the original color used may depend on model year, production changes or equipment configuration.

Allis-Chalmers prior to 1930

Paint scheme reference for Allis-Chalmers tractors prior to 1930
Model Metal Wheels Disc Chassis Trim
10-18, 12-20, 15-25 Dark Green Dark Green, Red Did Not Apply Dark Green Yellow, Orange pinstripes
18-30, 20-35, BK Dark Green Dark Green, Red Did Not Apply Dark Green Yellow, Orange pinstripes

Allis-Chalmers 1929 through 1960

Paint scheme reference for Allis-Chalmers tractors from 1929 through 1960
Model Metal Wheels Disc Chassis Trim
25-40 E Persian Orange 1 Persian Orange 1 Persian Orange 1 Persian Orange 1 Cream grille
United, U, All-Crop, UC Persian Orange 1 Persian Orange 1, Black Persian Orange 1, Black Persian Orange 1 Persian Orange 1
A Persian Orange 1 Persian Orange 1, Black Black Persian Orange 1 Persian Orange 1
B Persian Orange 1 Persian Orange 1, Black Black, Galvanized, Persian Orange 1 Persian Orange 1 Persian Orange 1
C Persian Orange 1 Persian Orange 1 Galvanized, Orange 1 Persian Orange 1 Persian Orange 1
CA Persian Orange 1 Persian Orange 1 Persian Orange 1, Aluminum Persian Orange 1 Persian Orange 1
G Persian Orange 1 Persian Orange 1 Silver Persian Orange 1 Persian Orange 1
RC Persian Orange 1 Persian Orange 1 Persian Orange 1, Black Persian Orange 1 Persian Orange 1
WC Persian Orange 1 Persian Orange 1 Black, Dark Green, Orange 1 Persian Orange 1 Persian Orange 1
WF Persian Orange 1 Persian Orange 1, Black Persian Orange 1, Black Persian Orange 1 Persian Orange 1
WD Persian Orange 1 Persian Orange 1 Persian Orange 1, Aluminum Persian Orange 1 Persian Orange 1
WD45 Persian Orange 1 Persian Orange 1 Persian Orange 1, Aluminum Persian Orange 1 Persian Orange 1
Crawlers M, K, L, S Persian Orange 1 Did Not Apply Did Not Apply Persian Orange 1 Persian Orange 1
D10, D12 Persian Orange 1 Persian Orange 1 Persian Orange 1, Aluminum Persian Orange 1 Aluminum with Black trim grille
D14, D17 Persian Orange 1 Persian Orange 1 Persian Orange 1, Aluminum Persian Orange 1 Persian Orange 1, Aluminum grille

Allis-Chalmers 1961 through 1977

Paint scheme reference for Allis-Chalmers tractors from 1961 through 1977
Model Metal Wheels Disc Chassis Trim
D10, D12 Persian Orange 2 Cream, Persian Orange 2 Cream, Aluminum Persian Orange 2 Cream grille
D15, D17, D19 Persian Orange 2 Cream, Persian Orange 2 Cream, Aluminum Persian Orange 2 Cream grille
D21 Persian Orange 2 Cream, Persian Orange 2 Cream, Aluminum Persian Orange 2 Cream, Chrome grille
160 Persian Orange 2 Cream, Persian Orange 2 Cream Persian Orange 2 Persian Orange 2
170, 175 Persian Orange 2 Cream Cream, Aluminum Persian Orange 2 Persian Orange 2
180, 185 Persian Orange 2 Cream Cream, Aluminum Persian Orange 2 Persian Orange 2
190, 190XT Persian Orange 2 Cream Cream, Aluminum Persian Orange 2 Persian Orange 2
200, 210, 220 Persian Orange 2 Cream Cream, Aluminum Persian Orange 2 Cloud White roof
440 Persian Orange 2 Cream Cream Persian Orange 2 Cream roof
6040 Persian Orange 2 Cream Cream, Aluminum Maroon Black grille
5040 Persian Orange 2 Cream Cream, Aluminum Maroon Black grille
7000 Persian Orange 2 Cream Cream, Aluminum Maroon Cream roof
7030, 7040, 7050, 7060, 7580 Persian Orange 2 Cream Cream, Aluminum Maroon Cream roof

Allis-Chalmers 1978 through 1985

Paint scheme reference for Allis-Chalmers tractors from 1978 through 1985
Model Metal Wheels Disc Chassis Trim
5010, 5020, 5030 Corporate Orange Cloud White Cloud White Black Semi-Gloss Black gloss trim
5040 Corporate Orange Cloud White Cloud White, Aluminum Maroon Black gloss trim
5045 Corporate Orange Cloud White Cloud White, Aluminum Black Semi-Gloss Black gloss trim
5050 Corporate Orange Cloud White Cloud White, Aluminum Maroon, Black (1981+) Black gloss trim
6140 Corporate Orange Cloud White Cloud White, Aluminum Black Semi-Gloss Black gloss trim
6060, 6070, 6080 Corporate Orange Cloud White Cloud White, Aluminum Black Semi-Gloss Cloud White canopy
7000 Corporate Orange Cloud White Cloud White, Aluminum Black Semi-Gloss Cloud White roof
7010, 7020 Corporate Orange Cloud White Cloud White, Aluminum Black Semi-Gloss Cloud White roof
7045, 7060, 7080 Corporate Orange Cloud White Cloud White, Aluminum Black Semi-Gloss Cloud White roof
7580, 8550 Corporate Orange Cloud White Cloud White, Aluminum Black Semi-Gloss Cloud White roof

Using this paint guide

  • Use the chart to identify the original color placement for sheet metal, wheels, discs, chassis, trim, grille or roof where listed.
  • Some models show more than one listed color because production year, options or equipment configuration can change what was originally used.
  • This guide is a color-placement reference only. It does not provide paint formulas, mixing codes or paint products for sale.
  • If you are restoring a tractor, confirm the model and approximate production period before choosing which row applies.