Embed

Paste on your site — shows live UK/US specs and links back here. Free to use.

<iframe src="https://farmfleetspecs.com/embed/cockshutt-20" width="100%" height="430" loading="lazy" style="border:1px solid #e6e8e4;border-radius:14px;max-width:560px" title="Cockshutt 20 specs — FarmFleetSpecs"></iframe>

Tractor · 1952Unverified

Cockshutt 20

Name: Cockshutt 20
Brand: Cockshutt

Cockshutt 20 — Row-Crop tractor · 30 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Cockshutt 20 is a tractor model with a rated power output of 30 horsepower, positioning it at the lighter end of its class. This model was produced from 1952 to 1957. It features a 4-cylinder petrol liquid-cooled engine paired with two-wheel drive and a 4-speed gearbox. The Cockshutt 20 has an operating weight of 1279 kilograms, suitable for operations covering up to 200 acres.

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

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

55 rows

Recorded power

30 hp

Recorded weight

1279 kg

Transmissions

4-speed gear

Production years

1952-1957

Verified variants

No linked source document is currently displayed; verify critical figures with the manufacturer or dealer.

Hover a source tag to verify

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.

Partner tool · Free

Working out if you can afford this tractor?

YourIncomeCalculator.com — free, HMRC-aligned take-home pay, self-employment & VAT calculators. No sign-up.

Calculate your take-home pay

Recommended kit

Handy kit for owners

Popular tractor and farm accessories owners pick up for machines like this.

Disclosure: some links on this page are affiliate links. If you buy through them we may earn a small commission — at no extra cost to you. Learn more.