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Chamberlain 55DA

Chamberlain 55DA tractor
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The Chamberlain 55DA is a standard-tread farm tractor produced by Chamberlain in Welshpool, Australia from 1954 to 1957. It features a 6.6L 2-cylinder liquid-cooled horizontally-opposed diesel engine producing 52 hp at the drawbar and 54.6 hp at the belt. The tractor has a 9-speed gear transmission with 9 forward and 3 reverse gears, two-wheel drive, manual steering, and mechanical brakes. It has a wheelbase of 83 inches, weighs 9000 lbs, and uses 8.25x20 front tires and 18x26 rear tires. The 55DA variant is the diesel engine model, related to the 55KA kerosene engine variant.
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Power60 hp[B]
Founded1954 - 1957
Model55DA

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Chamberlain 55DA

Power

Belt (claimed):54.6 hp (40.7 kW)
Drawbar (claimed):52 hp (38.8 kW)

Engine

Type:diesel
Model:Chamberlain 6.6L 2-cyl diesel
Aux. fuel:1.2 gal (4.5 L)
Cylinders:2-cylinder
Fuel tank:36 gal (136.3 L)
Rated RPM:1200
Bore/Stroke:6.375x6.25 inches (162 x 159 mm)
Displacement:400 ci (6.6 L)
Configuration:liquid-cooled horizontally-opposed
Starter volts:12
Cooling system:thermosiphon
Compression ratio:13:1

Variants

55DA:diesel engine
55KA:kerosene engine

Mechanical

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Brakes:Mechanical brakes
Steering:Manual steering
Final drives:bull gears
Operator station:Open operator station

Production

Type:Standard-tread tractor
Built in:Welshpool, Australia
Total built:341
Manufacturer:Chamberlain
Years produced:1954 - 1957

Belt Pulley

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

Transmission

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

Serial Numbers

Final:441
1/1955:110
6/1954:101
7/1956:431
12/1955:281

Dimensions & Tires

Width:68 inches (172 cm)
Height:90 inches (228 cm)
Length:135 inches (342 cm)
Weight:9000 lbs (4082 kg)
Rear tire:18x26
Wheelbase:83 inches (210 cm)
Front tire:8.25x20

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO Type:540 (1.375)

Related Models

Chamberlain 55KA

Model:55KA