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Cockshutt 1250-A vs Cockshutt 550

Verdict: Cockshutt 1250-A vs Cockshutt 550

The Cockshutt 1250-A and the Cockshutt 550 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Cockshutt 1250-A leads on rated power with 39 hp against 35 hp. Cockshutt 1250-A is the lighter machine (1,415 kg vs 2,540 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Cockshutt 1250-A is the newer design (1966 vs 1958). In short: choose the Cockshutt 1250-A for outright pulling power, or the Cockshutt 550 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs
Cockshutt 1250-A Tractor
Cockshutt
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Cockshutt 550 Tractor
Cockshutt
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
39 hp
35 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
CockshuttReference
CockshuttReference
liquid-cooledReference
Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference
Total built
2,930Reference
Original price
$4,000 (1960)Reference
Steering
power assistReference
Engine
Displacement
2.3 LReference
3.2 LReference
Bore/Stroke
95 x 110 mmReference
95 x 114 mmReference
Rated RPM
2400Reference
1650Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Drawbar (claimed)
26.1 kWReference
Belt (claimed)
28.3 kWReference
Plows
3Reference
Drawbar (tested)
26.1 kWReference
Belt (tested)
28.7 kWReference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
Compression
17.8:1Reference
Belt power (max)
28.7 kWReference
Max power
26.1 kWReference
Transmission
Type
gearReference
gearReference
Gears
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
28.7 kWReference
Rear Type
II/IReference
Rear PTO
liveReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540Reference
Dimensions
Weight
1415 kgReference
2540 kgReference
Wheelbase
220 cmReference
Operating weight
2540 kgReference
Ballasted weight
3492 kgReference
1250-A Serial Numbers
1969
305-985Reference
Final
309-380Reference
550 Serial Numbers
1958
BM1001Reference
1959
BN5001Reference
1960
BO1001Reference
1961
BP1001Reference
1962
BR1001Reference
Test results
Belt fuel use (max)
9.5 l/hourReference
Max pull
2968 kgReference

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.

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