Compare/Cockshutt 30 vs Cockshutt 550

Cockshutt 30 vs Cockshutt 550

Verdict: Cockshutt 30 vs Cockshutt 550

The Cockshutt 30 and the Cockshutt 550 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Cockshutt 550 leads on rated power with 35 hp against 30 hp. Cockshutt 30 is the lighter machine (1,642 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 550 is the newer design (1958 vs 1946). In short: choose the Cockshutt 550 for outright pulling power, or the Cockshutt 30 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Cockshutt

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

30 hp

35 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

CockshuttReference

Adds a high-low shift to the basic four-speed transmission.Reference

Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference

Total built

37,328Reference

2,930Reference

Original price

$2,500 (1952)Reference

$4,000 (1960)Reference

Steering

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power assistReference

Engine

Drawbar (claimed)

15.7 kWReference

26.1 kWReference

Plows

2-3Reference

3Reference

Drawbar (tested)

20.3 kWReference

26.1 kWReference

Belt (tested)

23.8 kWReference

28.7 kWReference

Displacement

2.5 LReference

3.2 LReference

Bore/Stroke

87 x 105 mmReference

95 x 114 mmReference

Compression

6:1Reference

17.8:1Reference

Rated RPM

1650Reference

Starter volts

6Reference

12Reference

Coolant capacity

17.0 LReference

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Belt power (max)

23.8 kWReference

28.7 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

22.6 kWReference

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Max power

20.3 kWReference

26.1 kWReference

Belt (claimed)

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28.3 kWReference

Air cleaner

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oil bathReference

Transmission

Type

gearReference

Gears

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

Transmission

Hi-lowReference

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Clutch

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dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

20.9 kWReference

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PTO (tested)

22.6 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

5.7 LReference

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Capacity

5.7 LReference

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Rear PTO

liveReference

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

Capacities

Fuel

56.8 LReference

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Dimensions

Weight

1642 kgReference

2540 kgReference

Front tire

5.50-16Reference

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Rear tire

11-38Reference

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Ag front

5.50-16Reference

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Ag rear

11-38Reference

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Length

335 cmReference

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Height

152 cmReference

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Operating weight

1642 kgReference

2540 kgReference

Ballasted weight

2507 kgReference

3492 kgReference

Wheelbase

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220 cmReference

30 Serial Number Location

30 Serial Numbers

1946

101Reference

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1947

442Reference

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1948

6705Reference

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1949

17371Reference

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1950

26151Reference

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1951

28505Reference

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1952

32389Reference

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1953

35580Reference

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1954

35974Reference

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1955

40001Reference

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1956

50001Reference

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1957

60001Reference

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Electrical

Ground

positiveReference

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Battery volts

6Reference

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Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

11.4 l/hourReference

9.5 l/hourReference

Fuel use

9.8 l/hourReference

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Max pull

1698 kgReference

2968 kgReference

550 Serial Numbers

1958

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BM1001Reference

1959

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BN5001Reference

1960

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BO1001Reference

1961

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BP1001Reference

1962

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BR1001Reference

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.