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Chamberlain 55KA vs Chamberlain 60DA
Verdict: Chamberlain 55KA vs Chamberlain 60DA
The Chamberlain 55KA and the Chamberlain 60DA are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Chamberlain 55KA is the lighter machine (4,150 kg vs 4,309 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Chamberlain 55KA holds more fuel (104.5 L vs 81.8 L) for longer stints between fills. Chamberlain 55KA is the newer design (1954 vs 1952). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Fit & specs
Chamberlain
79
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Chamberlain
62
Fit score
Clear
Rated power
null hp
45 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
ChamberlainReference
ChamberlainReference
liquid-cooledReference
liquid-cooledReference
Total built
265Reference
190Reference
Steering
mechanical - recirculating ballReference
mechanical - recirculating ballReference
Final drives
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spur gearReference
Variants
55KA
kerosene engineReference
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55DA
diesel engineReference
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60D
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wide gear ratioReference
60DA
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close gear ratioReference
Engine
Fuel tank
104.5 LReference
81.8 LReference
Aux. fuel
15.9 LReference
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Displacement
7.0 LReference
3.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke
168 x 159 mmReference
108 x 127 mmReference
Cooling system
thermosiphonReference
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Compression
4:1Reference
17:1Reference
Rated RPM
1200Reference
1500Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Drawbar (claimed)
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33.6 kWReference
Belt (claimed)
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41.8 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
gearReference
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Gears
9 forward and 3 reverseReference
9 forward and 3 reverseReference
Type
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sliding gearReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
210 cmReference
210 cmReference
Weight
4150 kgReference
4309 kgReference
Front tire
7.50x18Reference
7.50x18Reference
Rear tire
15.00x30Reference
15.00x30Reference
Ag front
7.50x18Reference
7.50x18Reference
Ag rear
15.00x30Reference
15.00x30Reference
Length
342 cmReference
342 cmReference
Width
172 cmReference
172 cmReference
Height
228 cmReference
228 cmReference
55KA Serial Numbers
6/1954
101Reference
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12/1954
215Reference
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12/1955
325Reference
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Final
365Reference
190Reference
60DA Serial Numbers
1952
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1Reference
Location:
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Serial number stamped into the front top-right of the tractor frame.Reference
Feb 1953
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27Reference
Dec 1953
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176Reference
Capacities
Diameter
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33 cmReference
RPM
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810Reference
Speed
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835.15 meters/minReference
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.