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Cockshutt 540 vs Cockshutt 550
Verdict: Cockshutt 540 vs Cockshutt 550
The Cockshutt 540 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 26 hp. In short: choose the Cockshutt 550 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
26 hp
35 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
CockshuttReference
CockshuttReference
liquid-cooledReference
Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference
Total built
2,500Reference
2,930Reference
Original price
$3,000 (1962)Reference
$4,000 (1960)Reference
Steering
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power assistReference
Engine
Drawbar (claimed)
19.4 kWReference
26.1 kWReference
Belt (claimed)
23.1 kWReference
28.3 kWReference
Plows
2-3Reference
3Reference
Displacement
2.7 LReference
3.2 LReference
Starter volts
12 (late)Reference
12Reference
Drawbar (tested)
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26.1 kWReference
Belt (tested)
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28.7 kWReference
Bore/Stroke
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95 x 114 mmReference
Air cleaner
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oil bathReference
Compression
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17.8:1Reference
Rated RPM
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1650Reference
Belt power (max)
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28.7 kWReference
Max power
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26.1 kWReference
Transmission
Type
unsynchronized gearReference
gearReference
Gears
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
Clutch
—
dry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear Type
IReference
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Rear PTO
liveReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
540Reference
Dimensions
Rear tire
11x28Reference
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Ag rear
11x28Reference
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Wheelbase
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220 cmReference
Weight
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2540 kgReference
Operating weight
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2540 kgReference
Ballasted weight
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3492 kgReference
540 Serial Numbers
1958
AM1001Reference
BM1001Reference
1959
AN5001Reference
BN5001Reference
1960
-none-Reference
BO1001Reference
1961
AP1001Reference
BP1001Reference
1962
AR1001Reference
BR1001Reference
550 Serial Numbers
Test results
Belt fuel use (max)
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9.5 l/hourReference
Max pull
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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.