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Cockshutt 20 vs Cockshutt 540
Verdict: Cockshutt 20 vs Cockshutt 540
The Cockshutt 20 and the Cockshutt 540 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Cockshutt 20 leads on rated power with 30 hp against 26 hp. Cockshutt 540 is the newer design (1958 vs 1952). In short: choose the Cockshutt 20 for outright pulling power, or the Cockshutt 540 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
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Cockshutt
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
30 hp
26 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
CockshuttReference
CockshuttReference
Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference
liquid-cooledReference
Total built
4,000Reference
2,500Reference
Original price
$2,300 (1953)Reference
$3,000 (1962)Reference
Engine
Drawbar (tested)
19.0 kWReference
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Belt (tested)
21.6 kWReference
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Displacement
2.3 LReference
2.7 LReference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
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Starter volts
6Reference
12 (late)Reference
Bore/Stroke
81 x 111 mmReference
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Compression
6.75:1Reference
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Rated RPM
1800Reference
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Belt power (max)
21.6 kWReference
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Max power
19.0 kWReference
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Drawbar (claimed)
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19.4 kWReference
Belt (claimed)
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23.1 kWReference
Plows
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2-3Reference
Transmission
Type
gearReference
unsynchronized gearReference
Gears
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
22.4 kWReference
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Rear Type
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IReference
Rear PTO
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liveReference
Rear PTO Type
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540Reference
Dimensions
Weight
1279 kgReference
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Front tire
5.00-15Reference
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Rear tire
11-24Reference
11x28Reference
Ag front
5.00-15Reference
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Ag rear
11-24Reference
11x28Reference
Operating weight
1279 kgReference
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Ballasted weight
2159 kgReference
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20 Serial Number Location
20 Serial Numbers
1952
101Reference
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1953
1657Reference
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1954
2568Reference
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1955
10001Reference
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1956
20001Reference
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1957
30001Reference
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1958
40001Reference
AM1001Reference
Final
40115Reference
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Test results
Belt fuel use (max)
11.0 l/hourReference
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Max pull
1481 kgReference
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540 Serial Numbers
1959
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AN5001Reference
1960
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-none-Reference
1961
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AP1001Reference
1962
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AR1001Reference
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.