Chamberlain
Chamberlain 55KA
The Chamberlain 55KA is a standard-tread farm tractor produced from 1954 to 1956 by Chamberlain in Welshpool, Australia. It features a 7.0L 2-cylinder kerosene engine, a 9-speed gear transmission, and two-wheel drive with mechanical recirculating ball steering. The tractor has an open operator station and a rear PTO running at 540 rpm. It weighs 9,150 lbs and has dimensions of 135 inches length, 68 inches width, and 90 inches height. A total of 265 units were built. The 55KA variant runs on kerosene, while the related 55DA variant uses a diesel engine.
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Founded1954 - 1956
Model55KA
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Chamberlain 55KA
Power
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Steering | mechanical - recirculating ball |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Tires
| Ag rear | 15.00x30 |
|---|---|
| Ag front | 7.50x18 |
| Rear tire | 15.00x30 |
| Front tire | 7.50x18 |
Engine
| Type | kerosene |
|---|---|
| Cooling | liquid-cooled |
| Aux. fuel | 4.2 gal (15.9 L) |
| Cylinders | 2-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 27.6 gal (104.5 L) |
| Rated RPM | 1200 |
| Bore/Stroke | 6.625x6.25 inches (168 x 159 mm) |
| Compression | 4:1 |
| Displacement | 430 ci (7.0 L) |
| Engine model | Chamberlain 7.0L 2-cyl kerosene |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Cooling system | thermosiphon |
Variants
| 55DA | diesel engine |
|---|---|
| 55KA | kerosene engine |
Dimensions
| Width | 68 inches (172 cm) |
|---|---|
| Height | 90 inches (228 cm) |
| Length | 135 inches (342 cm) |
| Weight | 9,150 lbs (4150 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 83 inches (210 cm) |
Production
| Type | Standard-tread tractor |
|---|---|
| Built in | Welshpool, Australia |
| Years made | 1954 - 1956 |
| Total built | 265 |
| Manufacturer | Chamberlain |
Transmission
| Type | gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 9 forward and 3 reverse |
| Speeds | 9-speed |
Serial Numbers
| Final | 365 |
|---|---|
| 6/1954 | 101 |
| 12/1954 | 215 |
| 12/1955 | 325 |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
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