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Chamberlain 55KA

Chamberlain 55KA tractor
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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)

Related Models

Chamberlain 55DA

Model:55DA