Tractor · 1970Unverified
Cockshutt 1855
Cockshutt 1855 — 55 Series · 99 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.
Rated power
99 hp
Max power
61.6 kW
Weight
5057 kg
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Overview
ManufacturerCockshutt (a part of White)Reference
Row-Crop tractorReference
Original price was $13,000 in 1975Reference
Two- or four-wheel driveReference
Power steeringReference
Differential hydraulic disc brakesReference
Open operator station. Optional two-post ROPS and cab.Reference
Engine
Oliver-Waukesha 5.1L 6-cyl dieselReference
Oliver-Waukesha 5.1L 6-cyl gasolineReference
Fuel tank132.5 LReference
Drawbar (tested)61.6 kWReference
Oliver-WaukeshaReference
turbocharged dieselReference
6-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement5.1 LReference
Bore/Stroke98 x 111 mmReference
Air cleanerdryReference
Compression16:1Reference
Rated RPM2400Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Coolant capacity18.9 LReference
gasolineReference
Compression8.5:1Reference
Power at rated engine speed73.5 kWReference
Max power61.6 kWReference
Transmission
6-speed gearReference
18-speed partial power shiftReference
TypegearReference
Gears6 forward and 2 reverseReference
Clutch330mm cerametallic discReference
TransmissionHydraul-ShiftReference
Typepartial power shiftReference
Gears18 forward and 6 reverseReference
The Hydraul-Shift overs a power shift between over-, under-, and direct-drive for each gear.Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)68.6 kWReference
PTO (claimed)73.1 kWReference
PTO (tested)73.5 kWReference
Typeclosed centerReference
Pump flow75.7 lpmReference
Rear TypeI/IIReference
Rear TypeII/III (optional)Reference
Rear lift1814 kgReference
Rear lift2721 kgReference
Rear PTOindependentReference
Rear PTO Type540Reference
Rear PTO Type540/1000Reference
Rear PTO Type1000Reference
Engine RPM984@2400Reference
Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase261 cmReference
4WD Wheelbase219 cmReference
Weight5057 kgReference
Front tire11L-15Reference
Rear tire23.1-34Reference
Ag front11L-15Reference
Ag rear23.1-34Reference
2WD Length405 cmReference
4WD Length387 cmReference
Width204 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)217 cmReference
2WD Ground clearance64 cmReference
4WD Ground clearance34 cmReference
2WD Front tread156 to 222 cmReference
4WD Front tread152/179/203 cmReference
Rear tread144 to 303 cmReference
1855 Serial Numbers
1969220-640Reference
1970221-099Reference
1971225-508Reference
1972231-366Reference
1973236-585Reference
1974247-436Reference
1975255-727Reference
Final255-785Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference
Test results
Diesel 18-speed 2WDMay 5 - 22, 1970Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1040 fileReference
PTO performanceReference
Fuel use23.5 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Fuel use22.7 l/hourReference
Gear 3-direct used for power test.Reference
Max pull5210 kgReference
Gear 1-over used for pull test.Reference
Speeds
With 18.4-34 rear tires.Reference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.