Cockshutt 50

The Cockshutt 50 is a tractor produced by Cockshutt. It is equipped with a 273 ci 4.5 L engine. The rated power output is 55.56 hp 41.4 kW. Transmission: 6 forward and 2 reverse. Operating weight: 6041 to 6163 pounds.

Overview

	1953 - 1957 Row-Crop tractor
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

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.

Row-crop Cockshutt 50, right side

Row-crop Cockshutt 50, right side

Cockshutt 50 operator station and controls.