Cockshutt 540
The Cockshutt 540 is a tractor produced by Cockshutt. It is equipped with a 162 ci 2.7 L engine. Transmission: 6 forward and 2 reverse.
Fuel & Capacities
Gasoline
Transmission
6 forward and 2 reverse
Overview
![]() | 1958 - 1962
500 SeriesUtility tractor
500 Series
Utility tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Cockshutt |
Utility tractor | |
Built in Brantford, Ontario, Canada | |
Total built | 2,500 |
Original price | $3,000 (1962) |
Cockshutt 540 Engine | |
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Continental 2.7L 4-cyl gasoline | |
Engine details ... |
Cockshutt 540 Transmission | |
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6-speed unsynchronized gear | |
Transmission details ... |
Cockshutt 540 Power | |
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Drawbar (claimed) | 26 hp
19.4 kW |
Belt (claimed) | 31 hp
23.1 kW |
Plows | 2-3 |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Open operator station. |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | I |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | live |
Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Rear tire | 11x28 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Engine
Engine Detail — 162 ci / 2.7 L Gasoline
Manufacturer | Continental F162 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 162 ci
2.7 L |
Starter volts | 6 (early) |
12 (late) |
Transmission
Transmission — 6 forward and 2 reverse unsynchronized gear
Type | unsynchronized gear |
Gears | 6 forward and 2 reverse |
Dimensions
Cockshutt 540 Tires | |
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Ag rear | 11x28 |
Dimensions |
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Photos
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