Chamberlain industrial tractors
Chamberlain Contractor 354
The Chamberlain Contractor 354 is an industrial tractor produced from 1969 to 1975 by Chamberlain in Welshpool, Australia. It is powered by a Perkins 5.8L 6-cylinder diesel engine delivering 101 hp (75.3 kW) with a 9-speed gear transmission. The tractor features two-wheel drive with spur gear final drives, manual steering, and mechanical shoe brakes. It has a wheelbase of 102.5 inches (260 cm), weighs 9331 lbs (4232 kg), and uses 9.00-20 front tires and 22.50-26 rear tires. The open operator station and robust construction make it suitable for industrial applications.
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Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Chamberlain Contractor 354
Power
| Engine | 101 hp (75.3 kW) |
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| PTO (claimed) | 91 hp (67.9 kW) |
Tires
| Rear tire | 22.50-26 |
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| Front tire | 9.00-20 |
Engine
| Type | diesel |
|---|---|
| Model | Perkins 6-354 |
| Power | 101 hp (75.3 kW) |
| Torque | 265 lb-ft (359.3 Nm) |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled inline |
| Starter | electric |
| Cylinders | 6-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 54 gal (204.4 L) |
| Rated RPM | 2200 |
| Torque RPM | 1300 |
| Air cleaner | dry |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.875x5.00 inches (98 x 127 mm) |
| Compression | 16:1 |
| Fuel system | direct injection |
| Pre-heating | thermostart |
| Displacement | 354 ci (5.8 L) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Height
| Hood | 65.25 inches (165 cm) |
|---|---|
| Exhaust | 97.625 inches (247 cm) |
| Steering wheel | 75.875 inches (192 cm) |
Dimensions
| Length | 155 inches (393 cm) |
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| Weight | 9331 lbs (4232 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 102.5 inches (260 cm) |
| Rear tread | 74 inches (187 cm) |
| Front tread | 64 inches (162 cm) |
| Ballasted weight | 12111 lbs (5493 kg) |
| Clearance (front axle) | 18.5 inches (46 cm) |
Electrical
| Batteries | 2 |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 6 |
| Charging system | alternator |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Mechanical shoe brakes |
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Final drives | spur gear |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Type | Industrial tractor |
|---|---|
| Built in | Welshpool, Australia |
| Manufacturer | Chamberlain |
| Years produced | 1969 - 1975 |
Transmission
| Type | gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 9 forward and 3 reverse |
| Clutch | 355.6mm dry disc |
| Description | Three gears, plus reverse, in three ranges. |