Chamberlain

Chamberlain C456

The Chamberlain C456 is a farm tractor produced starting in 1973 by Chamberlain in Welshpool, Australia. It features a Perkins 3.5L 4-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine delivering 56 hp net power. The tractor has a 9-speed transmission with 9 forward and 3 reverse gears arranged in three ranges. It is a two-wheel drive tractor with mechanical rear differential lock and mechanical steering with optional power assist. The PTO is independent with a wet disc clutch and operates at 540 RPM at 1600 engine RPM. Hydraulics provide 2250 psi pressure with a 6 gpm pump flow. The tractor has a rear Type II hitch and an open operator station. Dimensions include an 81 inch wheelbase, 127.5 inch length, 62.25 inch height, and a weight of 6682 lbs.
Power56 hp
Founded1973 - 1983
ModelC456

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Chamberlain C456

Power
Engine (net)56 hp (41.8 kW)
PTO (claimed)48 hp (35.8 kW)
Engine
Typediesel
ModelPerkins 3.5L 4-cyl diesel
Coolingliquid-cooled
Cylinders4-cylinder
Rated RPM2000
Bore/Stroke3.875x4.50 inches (98 x 114 mm)
Compression15.5:1
Fuel systemdirect injection
Power (net)56 hp (41.8 kW)
Displacement212.28 ci (3.5 L)
Dimensions
Length127.5 inches (323 cm)
Weight6682 lbs (3030 kg)
Wheelbase81 inches (205 cm)
Clearance (front axle)15 inches (38 cm)
Height (steering wheel)62.25 inches (158 cm)
Hydraulics
Pressure2250 psi (155.1 bar)
Pump flow6 gpm (22.7 lpm)
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
Steeringmechanical, power optional
Operator stationOpen operator station
Differential lockmechanical rear
Production
Built inWelshpool, Australia
ManufacturerChamberlain
Years produced1973 - ????
Transmission
Type9-speed
Gears9 forward and 3 reverse
DetailsThree gears (1-3), plus reverse (R), in three ranges (low, intermediate, high)
Tractor hitch
Rear TypeII
Power Take-off (PTO)
Clutchwet disc
Rear PTOindependent
Engine RPM540@1600
Rear PTO Type540