Cockshutt 20
The Cockshutt 20 is a tractor produced by Cockshutt. It is equipped with a 140 ci 2.3 L engine. The rated power output is 28.94 hp 21.6 kW. Transmission: 4 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 2,820 lbs 1279 kg.
Cockshutt 20 Serial Number & Year Decoder
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Overview
 | 1952 - 1957
Row-Crop tractor |
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1952 - 1957 | |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Cockshutt |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Built in Brantford, Ontario, Canada | |
Total built | 4,000 |
Original price | $2,300 (1953) |
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. | |
Cockshutt 20 Transmission | |
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4-speed gear | |
Transmission details ...  |
Cockshutt 20 Power | |
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PTO (claimed) | 30 hp
22.4 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 25.47 hp
19.0 kW |
Belt (tested) | 28.94 hp
21.6 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Independent mechanical contracting band brakes | |
Open operator station. |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Weight | 2,820 lbs
1279 kg |
Front tire | 5.00-15 |
Rear tire | 11-24 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Engine
Engine options | |
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Continental 2.0L 4-cyl gasoline | |
Continental 2.3L 4-cyl gasoline |
Engine Detail — 124 ci / 2.0 L Gasoline
Manufacturer | Continental |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
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. | |
Displacement | 124 ci
2.0 L |
Air cleaner | oil bath |
Starter volts | 6 |
Engine Detail — 140 ci / 2.3 L Gasoline
Manufacturer | Continental |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
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. | |
Displacement | 140 ci
2.3 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.1875x4.375 inches
81 x 111 mm |
Air cleaner | oil bath |
Compression | 6.75:1 |
Rated RPM | 1800 |
Transmission
Transmission — 4 forward and 1 reverse gear
Type | gear |
Gears | 4 forward and 1 reverse |
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Dimensions
Cockshutt 20 Tires | |
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Ag front | 5.00-15 |
Ag rear | 11-24 |
Dimensions | |
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Operating weight | 2,820 lbs
1279 kg |
Ballasted weight | 4,761 lbs
2159 kg |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 474 | |
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140 gasoline 4-speed 2WD
June 16 - 24, 1952
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 474 file | |
Belt power (max) | 28.94 hp
21.6 kW |
Belt fuel use (max) | 2.9 gal/hour
11.0 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 25.47 hp
19.0 kW |
Gear 3 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 3,266 lbs
1481 kg |
Gear 1 used for pull test. | |
Photos
Cockshutt 20 with wide front end.
Cockshutt 20 with wide front end.
Cockshutt 20 with wide front end.
Cockshutt 20 with wide front end.
Cockshutt 20 with tricycle front end.
Cockshutt 20 with tricycle front end.
Cockshutt 20 with tricycle front end.
Cockshutt 20 Deluxe with tricycle front end.
Cockshutt 20 Deluxe with tricycle front end.
Cockshutt 20 Deluxe with tricycle front end.
Cockshutt 20 Deluxe with wide front end.
Cockshutt 20 Deluxe with wide front end.
Cockshutt 20 operator station and controls.
Detail of Cockshutt 20 rockshaft instruction plate.
Cockshutt 20 Deluxe seat and steering shaft.
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