Chamberlain 55DA

The Chamberlain 55DA is a tractor produced by Chamberlain. It is equipped with a 400 ci 6.6 L engine. Transmission: 9 forward and 3 reverse. Operating weight: 9000 lbs 4082 kg.

Fuel & Capacities

36 gal 136.3 L

Transmission

9 forward and 3 reverse

Operating Weight

9000 lbs 4082 kg

Overview

	1954 - 1957 Standard-tread tractor

Production
Manufacturer	Chamberlain
Standard-tread tractor
Built in Welshpool, Australia
Total built	341

Variants
55KA	kerosene engine
55DA	diesel engine

Chamberlain 55DA Engine
Chamberlain 6.6L 2-cyl diesel
Fuel tank	36 gal 136.3 L
Aux. fuel	1.2 gal 4.5 L
Engine details ...

Chamberlain 55DA Transmission
9-speed gear
Transmission details ...

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

Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Final drives	bull gears
Manual steering
Mechanical brakes
Open operator station.

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO Type	540 (1.375)

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	83 inches 210 cm
Weight	9000 lbs 4082 kg
Front tire	8.25x20
Rear tire	18x26
Full dimensions and tires ...

Belt Pulley
Diameter	13 inches 33 cm
Width	7 inches 17 cm
RPM	810
Speed	2740 ft/min 835.15 meters/min

References

55DA Tractor published in 1955, by Chamberlain

Engine

Engine Detail — 400 ci / 6.6 L Diesel

Manufacturer	Chamberlain
Fuel Type	Diesel
Configuration	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

Transmission — 9 forward and 3 reverse gear

Type	gear
Gears	9 forward and 3 reverse

Dimensions

Chamberlain 55DA Tires
Ag front	8.25x20
Ag rear	18x26

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

Photos

Chamberlain 55DA tractor photo

Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy

Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Chamberlain 55DA.

Engine Crankcase Oil

SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)

Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty

Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours

Transmission & Hydraulic System

UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)

Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)

Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours

Engine Cooling System

50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix

Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze

Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours