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Cockshutt 550 vs Cockshutt Golden Eagle
Verdict: Cockshutt 550 vs Cockshutt Golden Eagle
The Cockshutt 550 and the Cockshutt Golden Eagle are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Cockshutt Golden Eagle leads on rated power with 39 hp against 35 hp. Cockshutt 550 is the newer design (1958 vs 1955). In short: choose the Cockshutt Golden Eagle 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
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Cockshutt
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
35 hp
39 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
2,930Reference
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Original price
$4,000 (1960)Reference
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Steering
power assistReference
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Engine
Drawbar (claimed)
26.1 kWReference
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Belt (claimed)
28.3 kWReference
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Plows
3Reference
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Drawbar (tested)
26.1 kWReference
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Belt (tested)
28.7 kWReference
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Displacement
3.2 LReference
4.4 LReference
Bore/Stroke
95 x 114 mmReference
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Air cleaner
oil bathReference
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Compression
17.8:1Reference
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Rated RPM
1650Reference
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Starter volts
12Reference
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Belt power (max)
28.7 kWReference
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Max power
26.1 kWReference
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Transmission
Type
gearReference
gearReference
Gears
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Rear PTO
independentReference
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Rear PTO Type
540Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
PTO (claimed)
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29.1 kWReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
220 cmReference
220 cmReference
Weight
2540 kgReference
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Operating weight
2540 kgReference
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Ballasted weight
3492 kgReference
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550 Serial Numbers
1958
BM1001Reference
50001Reference
1959
BN5001Reference
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1960
BO1001Reference
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1961
BP1001Reference
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1962
BR1001Reference
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Test results
Belt fuel use (max)
9.5 l/hourReference
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Max pull
2968 kgReference
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Variants
40
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Buda engineReference
40D4
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Perkins engineReference
Golden Eagle Serial Number Location
Golden Eagle Serial Numbers
1955
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27001Reference
1956
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30001Reference
1957
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40028Reference
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.