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Chamberlain 306

The Chamberlain 306 is a utility tractor built for farm work. It has a 2-wheel drive system and a manual steering setup. The tractor uses a gear transmission with 9 forward gears and 3 reverse gears, giving it 12 gears in total. Under the hood, the Chamberlain 306 has a Perkins 6.306 engine. This diesel engine has 6 cylinders and is liquid-cooled. It can produce 70.0 hp at 2000 rpm, which is above average power for tractors of its class. The engine size is 306.0 ci, which is very high compared to other tractors. This tractor weighs 7,800 lb, making it heavier than most similar models. It has agricultural tires in front and back, with a category II hitch for attaching tools. The Chamberlain 306 also features an electric starter and has good ground clearance of 17.5 inches at the front axle.

ManufacturerChamberlainPower70 hpEngine6-cylTransGear
Chamberlain 306

Quick specs

Category
Utility
Engine Power Output
70hp
Transmission
Gear
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At a glance

How the 306 compares

vs. Utility median

Distribution

Engine Power (hp)

Across all Utility tractors

70 hp · 63rd

This model

9
Median 55 hp
177
This modelUtility tractorsMediann = 5,383

The 306 ranks at the 63rd percentile for engine power among recorded utility tractors.

Overview

About the Chamberlain 306

The Chamberlain 306 is a utility tractor built for farm work. It has a 2-wheel drive system and a manual steering setup. The tractor uses a gear transmission with 9 forward gears and 3 reverse gears, giving it 12 gears in total. Under the hood, the Chamberlain 306 has a Perkins 6.306 engine. This diesel engine has 6 cylinders and is liquid-cooled. It can produce 70.0 hp at 2000 rpm, which is above average power for tractors of its class. The engine size is 306.0 ci, which is very high compared to other tractors. This tractor weighs 7,800 lb, making it heavier than most similar models. It has agricultural tires in front and back, with a category II hitch for attaching tools. The Chamberlain 306 also features an electric starter and has good ground clearance of 17.5 inches at the front axle.

Full specifications

Every recorded spec

General

ManufacturerChamberlain
Model306
CategoryUtility tractor
Type4x2 2WD

Engine

MakePerkins
Model6.306
Power70hp
Cylinders6
Displacement306ci
Bore3.6in
Stroke5in

Transmission

TypeGear
Forward gears9
Reverse gears3

Chassis & drive

Chassis4x2 2WD
Drive2WD
SteeringManual

Head to head

306 vs. Utility median

How the Chamberlain 306 compares to other Utility tractors

SpecThis modelUtility medianDifferencePercentile
Engine Power70 hp55 hp+27%63rd
Engine Displacement306 ci183 ci+67%85th
Cylinders64+50%93rd
Forward Gears912-25%35th

Medians and percentiles are computed from the utility tractors in our database with a recorded value for each spec (sample sizes 4,9415,720 models).

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FAQ

Common questions

How powerful is the Chamberlain 306?

The Chamberlain 306 has an engine power output of 70 hp. It is powered by a 6-cylinder engine displacing 306 ci.

What type of transmission does the Chamberlain 306 have?

The Chamberlain 306 uses a Gear transmission offering 9 forward gears.

What three-point hitch category does the Chamberlain 306 use?

The Chamberlain 306 has a Category II three-point hitch.

What routine service does the Chamberlain 306 need?

Regular maintenance for the Chamberlain 306 includes checking and changing engine oil, hydraulic fluid, and filters, plus routine inspections as recommended in the owner's manual. Always follow the manufacturer's maintenance schedule for specific intervals and procedures.