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Chamberlain 60DA Chamberlain Logo
Chamberlain model 60DA No sound available
   
Serial No: 60DA133
Build Year: 1953
   
Owner: Vic Gibbs
Original Owner: Unknown
From: Unknown

Tractor History

Aquired from Jim Keenan of Yarrawonga, Victoria

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SPECIFICATIONS
ENGINE
  • GM Detroit Model 3-71, 3 cylinder vertical in-line 2 stroke diesel, bore 4.25", stroke 5.00".
  • Engine Speed 1,200 - 1,300 rpm. Compression ignition.
  • Displacement 71 cubic inch per cylinder, compression ratio 16:1
CRANKSHAFT
  • Drop - forged.  Carbon Steel "Tocco Hardened."  Counter Balanced.
BEARINGS
  • Four Main Bearings 3.5" dia.  1.125" long.   Copper Lead.  Steel backed.  Replacement Type.
  • Con Rod Bearings 2.750" dia.  2.125" long.
CONNECTING ROD
  • Drop - Forged.  Heat - treated carbon steel.  Rifle drilled for lubrication.
CYLINDERS
  • Replacement liner.  Hardened Alloy Cast Iron.   Slip Fit.
LUBRICATION
  • By submerged Gear Type Pump.  Warm oil is forced by pump through an Oil Cooler into Main and upper cylinder Block Galleries.  A replacement element type filter removes undesirable solids and moisture.
HORSEPOWER at 1,300 Engine R.P.M.
  • 66.0 Max. belt, 56.0 Rated belt.
  • 60.0 Max. drawbar, 45.0 Rated drawbar.
FUEL
  • Diesel. Fuel tank capacity 30.0 imp.gallons.
FUEL SYSTEM
  • Full Flow System used to cool Injector Units and eliminate air.  Fuel Oil is drawn through Primary Filter by by Fuel Pump and forced through Secondary Filter.
INJECTORS
  • General Motors Unit Type.  Capacity 60 cub. mm.
COOLING
  • Water circulated through engine and radiator by centrifugal pump mounted on engine.
  • Temperature controlled by thermostat.
  • Temperature Gauge on Instrument Panel.
GOVERNOR
  • Mechanical. Controlled by hand lever.
ELECTRICAL
  • 12 Volt starting and lighting system.
CLUTCH
  • Over-centre type, driving plate is carried by involute splines in fly-wheel ring gear.  A ball-bearing clutch release collar is provided.  Clutch operation is by conveniently placed hand lever, which also permits operation from behind tractor platform to facilitate coupling up of implements.
TRANSMISSION
  • A three speed and reverse sliding spur gearbox mounted on the rear of the engine, providing 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.   Rear wheels are mounted on long splines through tapered clamping sleeves.
STEERING BRAKES
  • Individual steering brakes with separate pedals to assist steering under exceptional circumstances.
SERVICE BRAKE
  • A powerful brake operates on both rear wheels through compensating mechanism.
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" 6B.
  • Shaft speed is 540 rpm at 1200 engine rpm.  Clockwise rotation (viewed from rear).
  • This power take-off is capable of transmitting full engine power continuosly.
BELT PULLEY
  • Belt Pulley attachment is provided with bevel-gear drive at rear of differential housing.
  • Pulley - 13.0 in. diameter x 7.0 in. wide.
  • Pulley Speed - 810 rpm. at 1200 Engine R.P.M.
  • Belt Speed - 2,740 ft. per minute
TYRE AND WHEEL EQUIPMENT
  • Front - 7.50 x 18 on split cast wheels.
  • Rear - 13.50 x 32 duals.
OVERALL DIMENSION
  • Length 135.0 in., Width 104.0 in. on duals )
  • Height ( top of steering wheel ) 90.0 in.
  • Wheelbase 83.0 in.
  • Outside Turning radius 12ft.
OVERALL WEIGHT
  • On 13.50 x 32 dual tyres - 10,000 lbs.
STANDARD EQUIPMENT
  • Electric Lighting.
  • Electric Starting.
  • Power Take-Off.
  • Belt Pulley.
  • Pneumatic Tyres Dual Rear.
  • Spark Arrestor.
  • Hour Meter.
  • Cold Start Air Heater Unit.
SPECIFICATIONS AND GEAR CHART ( M.P.H. on 13.50 x 32 dual rear 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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