Tractor · 1952Unverified
Cockshutt 20
Cockshutt 20 — Row-Crop tractor · 30 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
30 hp
Max power
19.0 kW
Weight
1279 kg
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Overview
ManufacturerCockshuttReference
Row-Crop tractorReference
Built in Brantford, Ontario, CanadaReference
Total built4,000Reference
Original price$2,300 (1953)Reference
The Cockshutt 20 Deluxe variant was offered in the final year of production. The 20 Deluxe featured two-tone paint, padded seat, rear exhaust, and a different steering angle.Reference
Two-wheel driveReference
Independent mechanical contracting band brakesReference
Open operator station.Reference
Engine
Continental 2.0L 4-cyl gasolineReference
Continental 2.3L 4-cyl gasolineReference
Drawbar (tested)19.0 kWReference
Belt (tested)21.6 kWReference
ContinentalReference
gasolineReference
4-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
The Continental 124 was the original engine used on the Cockshutt 20, installed on the first 863 tractors (serial numbers 101 to 963). It was replaced with a larger Continental 140.Reference
Displacement2.0 LReference
Air cleaneroil bathReference
Starter volts6Reference
The Continental 140 was the second engine used on the Cockshutt model 20. The 140 was used in the middle of the 1952 production year, starting on tractor serial number 963.Reference
Displacement2.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke81 x 111 mmReference
Compression6.75:1Reference
Rated RPM1800Reference
Belt power (max)21.6 kWReference
Max power19.0 kWReference
Transmission
4-speed gearReference
TypegearReference
Gears4 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)22.4 kWReference
Dimensions
Weight1279 kgReference
Front tire5.00-15Reference
Rear tire11-24Reference
Ag front5.00-15Reference
Ag rear11-24Reference
Operating weight1279 kgReference
Ballasted weight2159 kgReference
20 Serial Number Location
Serial number stamped into top-front of left side frame rail.Reference
20 Serial Numbers
1952101Reference
19531657Reference
19542568Reference
195510001Reference
195620001Reference
195730001Reference
195840001Reference
Final40115Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference
Test results
140 gasoline 4-speed 2WDJune 16 - 24, 1952Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 474 fileReference
Belt fuel use (max)11.0 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Gear 3 used for power test.Reference
Max pull1481 kgReference
Gear 1 used for pull test.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.