Compare/Chamberlain 306 vs Chamberlain 55DA

Chamberlain 306 vs Chamberlain 55DA

Verdict: Chamberlain 306 vs Chamberlain 55DA

The Chamberlain 306 and the Chamberlain 55DA are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Chamberlain 306 leads on rated power with 58 hp against 52 hp. Chamberlain 306 is the lighter machine (3,538 kg vs 4,082 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Chamberlain 55DA holds more fuel (136.3 L vs 109.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Chamberlain 306 is the newer design (1966 vs 1954). In short: choose the Chamberlain 306 for outright pulling power, or the Chamberlain 55DA if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Rated power

58 hp

52 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

ChamberlainReference

With 18.4x30 rear tires.Reference

liquid-cooled horizontally-opposedReference

Total built

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341Reference

Final drives

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bull gearsReference

Engine

Fuel tank

109.0 LReference

136.3 LReference

Engine

52.2 kWReference

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Displacement

5.0 LReference

6.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

91 x 127 mmReference

162 x 159 mmReference

Power

52.2 kWReference

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Fuel system

direct injectionReference

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Pre-heating

thermostartReference

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Rated RPM

2000Reference

1200Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Aux. fuel

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4.5 LReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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38.8 kWReference

Belt (claimed)

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40.7 kWReference

Cooling system

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thermosiphonReference

Compression

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13:1Reference

Transmission

Type

gearReference

Gears

9 forward and 3 reverseReference

Clutch

355.6mm dry discReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

43.3 kWReference

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Rear Type

II (optional)Reference

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Rear PTO

liveReference

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Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

540@1600Reference

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Dimensions

Weight

3538 kgReference

4082 kgReference

Front tire

7.50x18Reference

8.25x20Reference

Rear tire

18.4x30Reference

18x26Reference

Ag front

7.50x18Reference

8.25x20Reference

Ag rear

18.4x30Reference

18x26Reference

Clearance (front axle)

44 cmReference

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Wheelbase

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210 cmReference

Length

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342 cmReference

Height

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228 cmReference

306 Serial Numbers

1966

5001 (306L)Reference

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1967

5198 (306L)Reference

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1968

5965 (306L)Reference

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1969

6722 (306L)Reference

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1970

7466 (306L)Reference

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Capacities

Diameter

26 cmReference

33 cmReference

Width

15 cmReference

172 cmReference

RPM

1600Reference

810Reference

Speed

944.88 meters/minReference

835.15 meters/minReference

Speeds

Variants

55KA

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kerosene engineReference

55DA

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diesel engineReference

55DA Serial Numbers

6/1954

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101Reference

1/1955

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110Reference

12/1955

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281Reference

7/1956

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431Reference

Final

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441Reference

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.