Compare/Chamberlain 40KA vs Chamberlain Canelander

Chamberlain 40KA vs Chamberlain Canelander

Verdict: Chamberlain 40KA vs Chamberlain Canelander

The Chamberlain 40KA and the Chamberlain Canelander are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Chamberlain Canelander leads on rated power with 55 hp against 49 hp. Chamberlain Canelander is the lighter machine (3,333 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 Canelander is the newer design (1959 vs 1949). In short: choose the Chamberlain Canelander 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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Fit & specs

Chamberlain

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Chamberlain

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

49 hp

55 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

ChamberlainReference

liquid-cooled horizontally-opposedReference

liquid-cooledReference

Total built

1,484Reference

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Final drives

bull gearReference

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Steering

mechanical - recirculating ballReference

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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

46.2 kWReference

Belt (claimed)

29.8 kWReference

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Displacement

6.0 LReference

4.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

156 x 159 mmReference

108 x 121 mmReference

Power

36.2 kWReference

46.2 kWReference

Cooling system

thermosiphonReference

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Rated RPM

1200Reference

2000Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Drawbar (claimed)

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35.8 kWReference

Pre-heating

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thermostartReference

Compression

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16:1Reference

Transmission

sliding gearReference

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Gears

9 forward and 3 reverseReference

9 forward and 6 reverseReference

Clutch

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355.6mm dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

PTO (claimed)

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41.0 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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9.1 LReference

Type

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gearReference

Capacity

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9.1 LReference

Pressure

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120.7 barReference

Pump flow

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37.1 lpmReference

Rear Type

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IIReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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1587 kgReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Engine RPM

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540@1600Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

210 cmReference

233 cmReference

Weight

3855 kgReference

3333 kgReference

Front tire

7.50x18Reference

Rear tire

15.00x30Reference

14.9x38Reference

Ag front

7.50x18Reference

Ag rear

15.00x30Reference

14.9x38Reference

Length

342 cmReference

378 cmReference

Height

228 cmReference

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Height (steering wheel)

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191 cmReference

Operating weight

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3333 kgReference

Ballasted weight

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4223 kgReference

Ground clearance

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66 cmReference

Front tread

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142 to 203 cmReference

Rear tread

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137 to 199 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

200 cmReference

RPM

810Reference

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Speed

835.15 meters/minReference

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Fuel

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73.8 LReference

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.