Compare/Cockshutt 540 vs Cockshutt 70

Cockshutt 540 vs Cockshutt 70

Verdict: Cockshutt 540 vs Cockshutt 70

The Cockshutt 540 and the Cockshutt 70 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Cockshutt 70 leads on rated power with 30 hp against 26 hp. Cockshutt 540 is the newer design (1958 vs 1935). In short: choose the Cockshutt 70 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Cockshutt

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Cockshutt

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

26 hp

30 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

CockshuttReference

OliverReference

liquid-cooledReference

Gasoline 6-speed 2WDAugust 23 - 29, 1940Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 351 fileReference

Total built

2,500Reference

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Original price

$3,000 (1962)Reference

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Distributor

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CockshuttReference

Engine

Drawbar (claimed)

19.4 kWReference

16.9 kWReference

Belt (claimed)

23.1 kWReference

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Plows

2-3Reference

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Displacement

2.7 LReference

3.3 LReference

Starter volts

12 (late)Reference

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Fuel tank

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60.6 LReference

Drawbar (tested)

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21.3 kWReference

Belt (tested)

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23.5 kWReference

Bore/Stroke

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79 x 111 mmReference

Rated RPM

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1500Reference

Firing order

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1-5-3-6-2-4Reference

Coolant capacity

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4.3 LReference

Belt power (max)

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23.5 kWReference

Max power

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21.3 kWReference

Transmission

Type

unsynchronized gearReference

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Gears

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

6 forward and 1 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

IReference

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Rear PTO

liveReference

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Rear PTO Type

540Reference

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PTO (claimed)

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22.6 kWReference

Dimensions

Rear tire

11x28Reference

11-38Reference

Ag rear

11x28Reference

11-38Reference

Wheelbase

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231 cmReference

Weight

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1995 kgReference

Front tire

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5.50-16Reference

Ag front

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5.50-16Reference

540 Serial Numbers

1958

AM1001Reference

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1959

AN5001Reference

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1960

-none-Reference

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1961

AP1001Reference

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1962

AR1001Reference

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Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

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11.4 l/hourReference

Max pull

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1891 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.