Tractor · 1958Unverified
Cockshutt 550
Cockshutt 550 — 500 Series · 35 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
35 hp
Max power
26.1 kW
Weight
2540 kg
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Overview
ManufacturerCockshuttReference
Built in Brantford, Ontario, CanadaReference
Total built2,930Reference
Original price$4,000 (1960)Reference
Two-wheel driveReference
Steeringpower assistReference
Mechanical disc brakesReference
Open operator station.Reference
Engine
Hercules 3.2L 4-cyl gasolineReference
Drawbar (claimed)26.1 kWReference
Belt (claimed)28.3 kWReference
Plows3Reference
Drawbar (tested)26.1 kWReference
Belt (tested)28.7 kWReference
Hercules DD195Reference
gasolineReference
4-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement3.2 LReference
Bore/Stroke95 x 114 mmReference
Air cleaneroil bathReference
Compression17.8:1Reference
Rated RPM1650Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Hercules GO198Reference
Belt power (max)28.7 kWReference
Max power26.1 kWReference
Transmission
6-speed gearReference
TypegearReference
Gears6 forward and 2 reverseReference
Clutchdry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear PTOindependentReference
Rear PTO Type540Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase220 cmReference
Weight2540 kgReference
Operating weight2540 kgReference
Ballasted weight3492 kgReference
550 Serial Numbers
1958BM1001Reference
1959BN5001Reference
1960BO1001Reference
1961BP1001Reference
1962BR1001Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference
Test results
Diesel 6-speed 2WDNovember 12 - 26, 1958Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 681 fileReference
Belt fuel use (max)9.5 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Gear 3 used for power test.Reference
Max pull2968 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.