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Chamberlain 45KA Chamberlain Logo
Chamberlain model 45KA No sound available
   
Serial No: 1885
Build Year:  
   
Owner: Gibbs Family Tractor Collection
Original Owner: Nelder Bros.
From: Freeling, South Australia

Tractor History

This tractor was purchased from the Nelder Bros. at Freeling, South Australia in September 2001.  The tractor ( partially dismantled ) had been standing in the back corner of a machinery shed, having not been worked for many years.  Click Here  to see photo.

SPECIFICATIONS
ENGINE
  • 2 cylinder 4 stroke, bore 6.125", stroke 6.250".
  • 1,200 & 1,300 rpm. Magneto ignition.
HORSEPOWER
  • 47.0 Max. belt, 39.9 Rated belt.
  • 44.0 Max. drawbar, 33.0 Rated drawbar.
  • 5,800 lb Max. drawbar pull at 2 mph. on 15 x 30 tyres.
FUEL
  • Kerosene. Fuel tank capacity 18.0 imp.gallons.
  • Gasoline tank capacity 2.0 imp.gallons.
  • Carbruetter Equipment:
COOLING
  • Thermo-syphon system controlled by radiator shutters operated from the drivers seat.
  • Water temperature indicator ( gauge ) mounted on the instrument panel.
GOVERNOR
  • Mechanical. Controlled by hand lever.
ELECTRICAL
  • 12 Volt starting and lighting system.
  • Twin filament head lamps.
TRANSMISSION
  • A three speed and reverse sliding spur gearbox mounted on the rear of the engine, proving nine forward gears and three reverse.
  • Gears are forged from high grade alloy steel and case hardened.
DIFFERENTIAL
  • Bevel gear type with hypoid crown wheel and pinion, running at four times rear wheel speed.
FINAL DRIVES
  • Two large ( 18 inch diameter ) case-hardened bull gears meshing with pinions on the differential shaft.
  • Rear axles are 3.50 inches in diameter, high tensile steel.
STEERING BRAKES
  • Individual steering brakes with separate pedals to assist steering under exceptional circumstances.
  • Rear axles are 3.50 inches in diameter, high tensile steel.
TYRE AND WHEEL EQUIPMENT
  • Front - 7.50 x 18.0 on split cast wheels.
  • Rear - 15.0 x 30.0 on split cast wheels. Optional rear 13.50 x 32.0
STEERING
  • Recirculating ball type steering gear.
  • Connected to front wheels by adjustable draglink and track rods fitted with ball joints.
POWER TAKE-OFF
  • Splined shaft is to the A.S.A.E. standard of 1.375"
  • Shaft speed is 540 rpm. clockwise rotation (viewed from rear).
  • Height above ground - 33.25" on 13.50 x 32.0 tyres.
  • End of shaft 14.00" ahead of drawbar pin & and 2.00" to right of center.
BELT PULLEY (Optinal Extra Equipment)
  • Pulley - 13.0" diameter x 7.0" wide.
  • Pulley Speed - 810 rpm.
OVERALL DIMENSION
  • Length 135.0", Width 68.0", Height 90.0"
  • >Wheelbase 83.0"
  • Turning circle 12ft-8inch.
OVERALL WEIGHT
  • Standard (on 15.0 x 30.0 tyres) - 8,500 lbs.
SPECIFICATIONS AND GEAR CHART ( M.P.H. on Standard Tyres )
Eng.rpm 1 Low 2 Low 3 Low 1 Int 2 Int 3 Int 1 High 2 High 3 High
1,200 2.4 2.9 3.4 4.0 5.0 6.3 9.5 11.5 13.8
1,300 2.5 3.1 3.6 4.5 5.5 6.8 10.3 12.5 15.0

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