Turbocharged Turf: The Allis-Chalmers Lawn Tractor with a Yamaha Warrior Heart
by AutoExpert | 23 February, 2024
Honestly, I never thought I'd be drooling over an Allis-Chalmers lawn tractor. But this one, up for grabs on Bring a Trailer? It's got serious attitude.
Slick tires, a (totally pointless) parachute, and a wheelie bar – it's definitely eye-catching, even if it's not exactly my usual style. Let's dig deeper...
Turns out, the orange body and white hood are hiding a pretty wild secret – underneath, there's the guts of a Yamaha Warrior ATV.
That means a 348cc four-stroke engine with who-knows-what horsepower. Power gets to those monster slicks through a chain drive and a six-speed manual transmission. Now we're talking!
Sure, a lot of this build is about looks, but that's half the fun! Hit the gas, those butterfly valves on the top fuel scoop open up (even if the scoop itself is just for show).
Maybe it's not fast enough to really need that aluminum wing, but who cares? And check out that Pro Werks steering yoke – awesome! Front independent suspension with adjustable coilovers, and front disc brakes? This thing means business.
It's rolling on 10-inch alloys, with Kendas up front and Mickey Thompsons in the back. Plus, it's even got burnout sprayers and a line lock. Just ridiculous.
Now, here's the crazy part – guess how much this thing might go for? The current bid is $7,500, which is way more than a lawn tractor should cost, and honestly, probably more than a decent used ATV. But who cares? It's just too cool.
