Compare/Chamberlain 40KA vs Chamberlain C456

Chamberlain 40KA vs Chamberlain C456

Verdict: Chamberlain 40KA vs Chamberlain C456

The Chamberlain 40KA and the Chamberlain C456 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Chamberlain C456 leads on rated power with 56 hp against 49 hp. Chamberlain C456 is the lighter machine (3,030 kg vs 3,855 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Chamberlain C456 is the newer design (1973 vs 1949). In short: choose the Chamberlain C456 for outright pulling power, or the Chamberlain 40KA 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

49 hp

56 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

ChamberlainReference

liquid-cooled horizontally-opposedReference

Three gears (1-3), plus reverse (R), in three ranges (low, intermediate, high).Reference

Total built

1,484Reference

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Final drives

bull gearReference

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Steering

mechanical - recirculating ballReference

power optionalReference

Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Variants

40K

wide gear ratioReference

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40KA

close gear ratioReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

104.5 LReference

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Aux. fuel

15.9 LReference

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Engine

36.2 kWReference

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Belt (claimed)

29.8 kWReference

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Displacement

6.0 LReference

3.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

156 x 159 mmReference

98 x 114 mmReference

Power

36.2 kWReference

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Cooling system

thermosiphonReference

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Rated RPM

1200Reference

2000Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

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Engine (net)

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41.8 kWReference

Power (net)

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41.8 kWReference

Fuel system

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direct injectionReference

Compression

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15.5:1Reference

Transmission

sliding gearReference

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Gears

9 forward and 3 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

PTO (claimed)

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35.8 kWReference

Pressure

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155.1 barReference

Pump flow

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22.7 lpmReference

Rear Type

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IIReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Clutch

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wet discReference

Engine RPM

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540@1600Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

210 cmReference

205 cmReference

Weight

3855 kgReference

3030 kgReference

Front tire

7.50x18Reference

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Rear tire

15.00x30Reference

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Ag front

7.50x18Reference

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Ag rear

15.00x30Reference

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Length

342 cmReference

323 cmReference

Height

228 cmReference

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Height (steering wheel)

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158 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

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38 cmReference

40KA Serial Numbers

10/1950

404Reference

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1/1951

471Reference

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12/1951

1226Reference

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12/1952

1490Reference

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12/1953

1834Reference

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Final

1887Reference

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Capacities

Diameter

33 cmReference

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Width

172 cmReference

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RPM

810Reference

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Speed

835.15 meters/minReference

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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.