January/February 2026 Antique Power
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cover feature | 1961 Allis-chalmers D-12
The January/February 2026 issue of Antique Power magazine is available in our gift shop and will be available in subscriber mailboxes and on newsstands soon. The 1961 Allis-Chalmers D-12 graces the cover of AP to kick off the new year.
DYNAMIC D
Roger Bezold kept his eye on this 1961 Allis-Chalmers D-12 since his neighbor bought it new!
Story by Robert Gabrick, Photos by Brad Bowling
In a 1960 advertisement heralding the new D-series tractor, Allis-Chalmers defined its product history in terms of decades: “For the ’30s, the practice started with rubber tires. For the ’40s … streamlining … outstanding power for weight … starter and lights standard. For the ’50s … Traction Booster system … two-clutch power control … Power-Shift rear wheels and Power-Crater engine.”
The D series, already in its third full year of production when the ad saw print, expanded the company’s legacy of innovation and modernization. In October 1957, Allis-Chalmers released its first D-series tractors: the D-14 and D-17. While the D-14 was an all-new category for the company, the D-17 replaced the legendary, four-plow-rated WD-45 that Allis-Chalmers debuted in 1953.
An Allis-Chalmers ad in the November 1959 issue of Successful Farming covered the addition of the D-10 and D-12 for 1960 to complete the D line.
“Now … 4 dynamic D’s … 1960 new!”
The ad promoted the “All-new line of D-series tractors,” describing the D-10, D-12, D-14, and D-17 developed by “Allis-Chalmers research and engineering” as a “dynamic new tractor family.” The D-10, designed for one-row cultivation, replaced the Model B, introduced in 1937 while the D-12, built for two-row cultivation, replaced the Model CA, introduced in 1950. The company continued the unique Model G that debuted in 1948.
The advertisement also made much of the start of a new decade. “One … two … three …FOUR new tractors to start the new decade of power farming. That’s the news for 1960 from Allis-Chalmers. Which one is yours—to do the jobs on your farm or ranch?”
To read the full story, pick up a copy of the January/February 2026 issue of Antique Power magazine!
Other articles in this issue include:
From the Editor
Letters to the Editor
Photos from the Attic
The Canada Connection: The Pioneer Tractor Co.
“Canada’s Greatest Agricultural Necessity”Paper Farming: William Wagenhals’
Wild WolverinesDr. Dan’s Tractor Clinic: Governing Authority
“Sir, do you know how fast you were going?”Twenty Years in the Making
A tractor cab that survived the recycler became our 1913 Titan 45 Type D with air-start!
Story by Dan Boomgarden, Photos by Brad BowlingDynamic D
Roger Bezold kept his eye on this 1961 Allis-Chalmers D-12 since his neighbor bought it new!
Story by Robert Gabrick, Photos by Brad Bowling2025 Antique Power Photo Contest Honorable Mentions
By Brad BowlingPersistence and the Happy Farmer
The Garbutt family and friends never gave up on this 1919 three-wheeler!
Story by Chad Elmore, Photos by Carrie NickersonClassifieds
Show Guide
Of Grease & Chaff: Sunday Morning at Piggot Bottom
Tech Tips: Calling All Flatheads
Gallery: Photo by Kevin Hill
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