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Chamberlain 40KA

Chamberlain 40KA tractor
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The Chamberlain 40KA is a standard-tread farm tractor produced from 1949 to 1954 by Chamberlain in Welshpool, Australia. It features a 6.0L 2-cylinder kerosene engine with 48.5 hp (36.2 kW) power output and a 9-speed sliding gear transmission. The tractor has two-wheel drive with bull gear final drives and mechanical recirculating ball steering. It has an open operator station and a rear PTO type of 540. The 40KA variant has a close gear ratio. Dimensions include an 83 inch (210 cm) wheelbase, 135 inch (342 cm) length, 68 inch (172 cm) width, 90 inch (228 cm) height, and weighs 8500 lbs (3855 kg). Tires are 7.50x18 front and 15.00x30 rear. Fuel capacity includes a 27.6 gal (104.5 L) main tank and 4.2 gal (15.9 L) auxiliary fuel tank.
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Power48 hp
Founded1949 - 1954
Model40KA

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Chamberlain 40KA

Power

Engine:48.5 hp (36.2 kW)
Belt (claimed):40 hp (29.8 kW)

Engine

Type:Chamberlain 6.0L 2-cyl kerosene
Aux. fuel:4.2 gal (15.9 L)
Fuel tank:27.6 gal (104.5 L)
Rated RPM:1200
Bore/Stroke:6.125x6.250 inches (156 x 159 mm)
Displacement:368 ci (6.0 L)
Starter volts:12
Cooling system:thermosiphon

Variants

40K:wide gear ratio
40KA:close gear ratio

Mechanical

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Steering:mechanical - recirculating ball
Final drives:bull gear
Operator station:Open operator station

Production

Built in:Welshpool, Australia
Total built:1,484
Manufacturer:Chamberlain

Belt Pulley

RPM:810
Speed:2740 ft/min (835.15 meters/min)
Width:7 inches (17 cm)
Diameter:13 inches (33 cm)

Transmission

Type:sliding gear
Gears:9 forward and 3 reverse
Speeds:9-speed

Dimensions & Tires

Width:68 inches (172 cm)
Height:90 inches (228 cm)
Length:135 inches (342 cm)
Weight:8500 lbs (3855 kg)
Rear tire:15.00x30
Wheelbase:83 inches (210 cm)
Front tire:7.50x18

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO Type:540