Chamberlain
Chamberlain 40KA
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.
Power48 hp
Founded1949 - 1954
Model40KA
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Chamberlain 40KA
Power
| Engine | 48.5 hp (36.2 kW) |
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| Belt (claimed) | 40 hp (29.8 kW) |
Engine
| Type | Chamberlain 6.0L 2-cyl kerosene |
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| 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 |
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| 40KA | close gear ratio |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
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| Steering | mechanical - recirculating ball |
| Final drives | bull gear |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Built in | Welshpool, Australia |
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| Total built | 1,484 |
| Manufacturer | Chamberlain |
Belt Pulley
| RPM | 810 |
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| Speed | 2740 ft/min (835.15 meters/min) |
| Width | 7 inches (17 cm) |
| Diameter | 13 inches (33 cm) |
Transmission
| Type | sliding gear |
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| Gears | 9 forward and 3 reverse |
| Speeds | 9-speed |
Dimensions & Tires
| Width | 68 inches (172 cm) |
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| 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 |
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