Chamberlain 60DA
The Chamberlain 60DA is a standard-tread farm tractor produced by Chamberlain in Welshpool, Australia from 1952 to 1954. It features a Detroit Diesel 3-71 3-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine with 3.5 L displacement, delivering 45 hp drawbar power and 56 hp belt power. The tractor has a 9-speed sliding gear transmission with 3 reverse gears, two-wheel drive with spur gear final drives, and mechanical recirculating ball steering. It has an open operator station and a rear PTO with 540 rpm. Dimensions include an 83 inch wheelbase, 135 inch length, 68 inch width, 90 inch height, and a weight of 9500 lbs. Tires are 7.50x18 front and 15.00x30 rear. The fuel tank capacity is 21.6 gallons. The 60DA variant features a close gear ratio compared to the 60D's wide gear ratio. Total production was 190 units.
Power62 hp[B]
Founded1952 - 1954
Model60DA
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Chamberlain 60DA
Power
| Belt (claimed) | 56 hp (41.8 kW) |
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| Drawbar (claimed) | 45 hp (33.6 kW) |
Tires
| Rear tire | 15.00x30 |
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| Front tire | 7.50x18 |
Engine
| Type | diesel |
|---|---|
| Model | Detroit Diesel 3-71 |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled |
| Cylinders | 3-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 21.6 gal (81.8 L) |
| Rated RPM | 1500 |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.25x5.00 inches (108 x 127 mm) |
| Compression | 17:1 |
| Displacement | 212.7 ci (3.5 L) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Variants
| 60D | wide gear ratio |
|---|---|
| 60DA | close gear ratio |
Dimensions
| Width | 68 inches (172 cm) |
|---|---|
| Height | 90 inches (228 cm) |
| Length | 135 inches (342 cm) |
| Weight | 9500 lbs (4309 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 83 inches (210 cm) |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Steering | mechanical - recirculating ball |
| Final drives | spur gear |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Type | Standard-tread tractor |
|---|---|
| Built in | Welshpool, Australia |
| Total built | 190 |
| Manufacturer | Chamberlain |
| Years produced | 1952 - 1954 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Gears | 9 forward and 3 reverse |
60DA Serial Numbers
| 1952 | 1 |
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| Final | 190 |
| Dec 1953 | 176 |
| Feb 1953 | 27 |
| Location | Serial number stamped into the front top-right of the tractor frame |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Rear PTO Type | 540 |
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