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Cockshutt 50

The Cockshutt 50 is a tractor produced by Cockshutt. It is equipped with a 273 ci 4.5 L engine. Transmission: 6 forward and 2 reverse. Operating weight: 6041 to 6163 pounds.

Fuel & Capacities
Diesel
Transmission
6 forward and 2 reverse
Operating Weight
6041 to 6163 pounds

Overview

Cockshutt 50 tractor photo
1953 - 1957 Row-Crop tractor
Production
Manufacturer
Cockshutt
Row-Crop tractor
Built in Brantford, Ontario, Canada
Total built
3,974
Original price
$4,100 (1957)
Cockshutt 50 Transmission
6-speed unsynchronized gear
Transmission details ...
Cockshutt 50 Power
Drawbar (claimed)
39 hp 29.1 kW
Belt (claimed)
49 hp 36.5 kW
Plows
4-5
Drawbar (tested)
51.59 hp 38.5 kW
Belt (tested)
55.56 hp 41.4 kW
Performance test details ...
Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Independent mechanical disc brakes
Open operator station.
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO
independent
Rear PTO Type
540
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase
86.5 inches 219 cm
Weight
6041 to 6163 pounds
Front tire
7.50x16
Rear tire
14.00x34
Full dimensions and tires ...

Engine

Engine options
Buda 4.5L 6-cyl gasoline
Buda 4.5L 6-cyl diesel

Engine Detail — 273 ci / 4.5 L Gasoline

Manufacturer
Buda
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Configuration
6-cylinder, liquid-cooled vertical I-head
Displacement
273 ci 4.5 L
Bore/Stroke
3.75x4.125 inches 95 x 105 mm
Compression
6.6:1
Rated RPM
1650

Engine Detail — 273 ci / 4.5 L Diesel

Manufacturer
Buda
Fuel Type
Diesel
Configuration
6-cylinder, liquid-cooled vertical I-head
Displacement
273 ci 4.5 L
Bore/Stroke
3.75x4.125 inches 95 x 105 mm
Compression
14.3:1
Rated RPM
1650

Transmission

Transmission — 6 forward and 2 reverse unsynchronized gear

Type
unsynchronized gear
Gears
6 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch
dry disc
50 unsynchronized gear speeds

Dimensions

Cockshutt 50 Tires
Ag front
7.50x16
Ag rear
14.00x34
Dimensions
Wheelbase
86.5 inches 219 cm
Length
132 inches 335 cm
Height
79.5 inches 201 cm
Cockshutt 50 Weight
Operating
6,041 lbs (gas) 2740 kg
6,163 lbs (diesel) 2795 kg
Ballasted
11,119 lbs 5043 kg

Tests

Tractor Tests
NTTL 487: diesel 6-speed 2WD
NTTL 488: gasoline 6-speed 2WD
Nebraska Tractor Test 487
Diesel 6-speed 2WD October 29 - November 6, 1952 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 487 file
Belt power (max)
51.05 hp 38.1 kW
Belt fuel use (max)
3.5 gal/hour 13.2 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power
46.26 hp 34.5 kW
Gear 5 used for power test.
Max pull
6,319 lbs 2866 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.
Nebraska Tractor Test 488
Gasoline 6-speed 2WD October 29 - November 6, 1952 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 488 file
Belt power (max)
55.56 hp 41.4 kW
Belt fuel use (max)
5.0 gal/hour 18.9 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power
51.59 hp 38.5 kW
Gear 4 used for power test.
Max pull
6,463 lbs 2931 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.

Photos

Standard-tread Cockshutt 50.

Standard-tread Cockshutt 50.

Standard-tread Cockshutt 50.

Standard-tread Cockshutt 50.

Row-crop Cockshutt 50, right side

Row-crop Cockshutt 50, right side

Row-crop Cockshutt 50, right side

Row-crop Cockshutt 50, right side

Cockshutt 50 operator station and controls.

Cockshutt 50 operator station and controls.

Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy

Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Cockshutt 50.

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 50 Specification Unit Converter

Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Cockshutt 50.

Converted Equivalents:

Horsepower (HP)0 hp
Kilowatts (kW)0 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)0 PS

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