Chamberlain
Chamberlain Champion 6G
The Chamberlain Champion 6G is a standard-tread farm tractor produced from 1955 to 1957 by Chamberlain in Welshpool, Australia. It features a Perkins 4.4L 4-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine with 45 hp drawbar power and a 6-speed gear transmission with 2 reverse speeds. The tractor has two-wheel drive, mechanical recirculating ball steering, and an open operator station with an optional cab. It is equipped with a 540 RPM rear PTO and has agricultural tires sized 7.50x18 front and 18.4x26 rear. The Champion 6G weighs 7300 lbs and includes a belt pulley for additional power take-off applications.
Power57 hp[B]
Founded1955 - 1957
ModelChampion 6G
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Chamberlain Champion 6G
Power
| Belt (claimed) | 52 hp (38.8 kW) |
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| Drawbar (claimed) | 45 hp (33.6 kW) |
Tires
| Ag rear | 18.4x26 |
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| Ag front | 7.50x18 |
Engine
| Type | diesel |
|---|---|
| Model | Perkins L4 |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled |
| Cylinders | 4-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 19.5 gal (73.8 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.25x4.75 inches (108 x 121 mm) |
| Displacement | 270 ci (4.4 L) |
| Firing order | 1-3-4-2 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Compression ratio | 17.5:1 |
Dimensions
| Width | 85 inches (215 cm) |
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| Height | 69 inches (175 cm) |
| Length | 152 inches (386 cm) |
| Weight | 7300 lbs (3311 kg) |
Electrical
| Batteries | 2 |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 6 |
| Charging volts | 12 |
| Charging system | generator |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
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| Steering | mechanical - recirculating ball |
| Operator station | Open operator station. Cab optional. |
Production
| Type | Standard-tread tractor |
|---|---|
| Series | Champion Series |
| Built in | Welshpool, Australia |
| Years produced | 1955 - 1957 |
Belt Pulley
| Speed | 3100 ft/min (944.88 meters/min) |
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| Width | 7.25 inches (18 cm) |
| Diameter | 10.25 inches (26 cm) |
Transmission
| Type | gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 6 forward and 2 reverse |
| Description | Three gears (1-3), plus reverse (R) in two ranges (low/high) |
Serial Numbers
| 1955 | 101 |
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| 1956 | 104 |
| 1957 | 523 |
| 1958 | 1384 |
| Final | 1703 |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
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