Chamberlain 55DA

Production: 1954 - 1957  

Production
Manufacturer:	Chamberlain
Type:	Standard-tread tractor
Factory:	Welshpool, Australia
Total built:	341

Variants

kerosene engine

diesel engine

Chamberlain 55DA Power
Drawbar (claimed):	52 hp 38.8 kW
Belt (claimed):	54.6 hp 40.7 kW

Mechanical
Chassis:	4x2 2WD
Final drives:	bull gears
Steering:	manual
Brakes:	mechanical
Cab:	Open operator station.
Transmission:	9-speed gear

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear RPM:	540 (1.375)

55DA Serial Numbers
6/1954:	101
1/1955:	110
12/1955:	281
7/1956:	431
Final:	441

Engine Detail
Chamberlain
diesel
2-cylinder
liquid-cooled horizontally-opposed
Displacement:	400 ci 6.6 L
Bore/Stroke:	6.375x6.25 inches 162 x 159 mm
Cooling system:	thermosiphon
Compression:	13:1
Rated RPM:	1200
Starter volts:	12

Transmission
Type:	gear
Gears:	9 forward and 3 reverse

Dimensions
Wheelbase:	83 inches 210 cm
Length:	135 inches 342 cm
Width:	68 inches 172 cm
Height:	90 inches 228 cm
Weight:	9000 lbs 4082 kg