Compare/Chamberlain 55DA vs Chamberlain C456

Chamberlain 55DA vs Chamberlain C456

Verdict: Chamberlain 55DA vs Chamberlain C456

The Chamberlain 55DA 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 52 hp. Chamberlain C456 is the lighter machine (3,030 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 C456 is the newer design (1973 vs 1954). In short: choose the Chamberlain C456 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

52 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

341Reference

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Final drives

bull gearsReference

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Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Steering

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power optionalReference

Variants

55KA

kerosene engineReference

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55DA

diesel engineReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

136.3 LReference

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Aux. fuel

4.5 LReference

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Drawbar (claimed)

38.8 kWReference

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Belt (claimed)

40.7 kWReference

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Displacement

6.6 LReference

3.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

162 x 159 mmReference

98 x 114 mmReference

Cooling system

thermosiphonReference

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Compression

13:1Reference

15.5:1Reference

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

Transmission

Type

gearReference

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Gears

9 forward and 3 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

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

4082 kgReference

3030 kgReference

Front tire

8.25x20Reference

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Rear tire

18x26Reference

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Ag front

8.25x20Reference

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Ag rear

18x26Reference

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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

55DA Serial Numbers

6/1954

101Reference

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1/1955

110Reference

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12/1955

281Reference

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7/1956

431Reference

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Final

441Reference

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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.