Cockshutt 20
The Cockshutt 20 is a tractor produced by Cockshutt. It is equipped with a 140 ci 2.3 L engine. Transmission: 4 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 2,820 lbs 1279 kg.
Fuel & Capacities
Gasoline
Transmission
4 forward and 1 reverse
Operating Weight
2,820 lbs
1279 kg
Overview
![]() | 1952 - 1957
Row-Crop tractor |
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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
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Cockshutt 20.
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
Cockshutt 20 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Cockshutt 20.
Converted Equivalents:
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