Chamberlain 55KA

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The Chamberlain 55KA is a utility tractor built for standard tread work. It's a 2WD machine with a mechanical steering system that uses a recirculating ball design. This tractor has a gear transmission with 9 forward gears and 3 reverse gears, giving farmers plenty of options for different tasks.

Under the hood, the 55KA has a Chamberlain-made engine that runs on kerosene and is cooled by liquid. It's a 2-cylinder engine with a very high displacement of 430 cubic inches. The engine runs at a low 1200 RPM, which is unusual compared to most tractors. This big tractor weighs 9150 pounds, which is above average for its class. It's quite large, measuring 135 inches long, 68 inches wide, and 90 inches tall. The 55KA comes with an electric starter and agricultural tires, with larger rear tires for better traction in the fields.
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Key Specifications

Category: Utility

Transmission: Gear

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 9150 lb (4150 kg)

Fuel Type: Kerosene

Chamberlain 55KA vs. Similar Tractors

Operating Weight

The Operating Weight for the Chamberlain 55KA is Above Average. It is greater than 83% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Operating weight distribution of Utility tractors

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Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the Chamberlain 55KA is Excellent. It is greater than 92% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine displacement distribution of Utility tractors

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Engine Rated RPM

The Engine Rated RPM for the Chamberlain 55KA is Poor. It is greater than 3% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine rated RPM distribution of Utility tractors

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Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
Chamberlain
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Fuel Type
Kerosene
Cylinders
2
Displacement
430 ci (7.0 L)
Bore
6.62 in (168.3 mm)
Stroke
6.25 in (158.8 mm)
Rated RPM
1200

Transmission

Type
Gear
Forward Gears
9
Reverse Gears
3

Drivetrain

Chassis
4x2 2WD
Drive Type
2WD
Steering Type
Mechanical - Recirculating ball