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Cockshutt 1250 vs Cockshutt 550

Verdict: Cockshutt 1250 vs Cockshutt 550

The Cockshutt 1250 and the Cockshutt 550 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Cockshutt 1250 leads on rated power with 39 hp against 35 hp. Cockshutt 550 is the lighter machine (2,540 kg vs 3,180 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Cockshutt 1250 is the newer design (1965 vs 1958). In short: choose the Cockshutt 1250 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 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
With 12.4-28 rear tires.Reference
Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference
Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
Steering
powerReference
power assistReference
Total built
2,930Reference
Original price
$4,000 (1960)Reference
Engine
Displacement
1.9 LReference
3.2 LReference
Bore/Stroke
83 x 89 mmReference
95 x 114 mmReference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
oil bathReference
Compression
7.5:1Reference
17.8:1Reference
Rated RPM
2500Reference
1650Reference
Starter volts
24Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
13.2 LReference
Coolant capacity
10.4 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)
26.1 kWReference
Belt (claimed)
28.3 kWReference
Plows
3Reference
Drawbar (tested)
26.1 kWReference
Belt (tested)
28.7 kWReference
Belt power (max)
28.7 kWReference
Max power
26.1 kWReference
Transmission
Type
partially synchronizedReference
gearReference
Gears
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Diesel PTO (claimed)
28.7 kWReference
Gasoline PTO (claimed)
26.1 kWReference
Hydraulic system
12.3 LReference
Capacity
12.3 LReference
Valves
1Reference
Rear Type
IReference
Control
position and draft controlReference
Rear lift
1202 kgReference
Rear PTO
liveReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
540Reference
Capacities
Fuel
49.2 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
192 cmReference
220 cmReference
Weight
3180 to 3280 poundsReference
2540 kgReference
Front tire
6.00-16Reference
Rear tire
12.4/11-28Reference
Ag front
6.00-16Reference
Ag rear
14.9-28Reference
Length
302 cmReference
Width
152 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
149 cmReference
Gas Shipping weight
1442 kgReference
Diesel Shipping weight
1487 kgReference
Ground clearance
47 cmReference
Operating weight
2540 kgReference
Ballasted weight
3492 kgReference
Cockshutt 1250 attachments
1250 Serial Numbers
1965
705376Reference
1966
712833Reference
1967
728661Reference
1968
739527Reference
1969
742526Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
Charging system
generatorReference
Batteries
2Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
Attachment overview
Speeds
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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