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Cockshutt 560

The Cockshutt 560 is a tractor produced by Cockshutt. It is equipped with a 270 ci 4.4 L engine. Transmission: 6 forward and 2 reverse. Operating weight: 7200 lbs 3265 kg.

Fuel & Capacities
26.5 gal 100.3 L
Transmission
6 forward and 2 reverse
Operating Weight
7200 lbs 3265 kg

Overview

Cockshutt 560 tractor photo
1958 - 1961 500 Series
Production
Manufacturer
Cockshutt
Built in Brantford, Ontario, Canada
Total built
2,910
Original price was $5,000 in 1961
Cockshutt 560 Engine
Perkins 4.4L 4-cyl diesel
Fuel tank
26.5 gal 100.3 L
Engine details ...
Cockshutt 560 Transmission
6-speed unsynchronized gear
Transmission details ...
Cockshutt 560 Power
Drawbar (claimed)
45 hp 33.6 kW
PTO (claimed)
49 hp 36.5 kW
Plows
4
Drawbar (tested)
45.61 hp 34.0 kW
Belt (tested)
48.52 hp 36.2 kW
Performance test details ...
Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Steering
power assist
Mechanical disc brakes
Open operator station.
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO
independent
Rear PTO Type
540
Dimensions & Tires
Tricycle Wheelbase
90.75 inches 230 cm
Row-crop Wheelbase
95.75 inches 243 cm
Standard Wheelbase
97.75 inches 248 cm
Weight
7200 lbs 3265 kg
Front tire
6.00x16
Rear tire
13.6/12x38
Full dimensions and tires ...
References
560 references literature
The New Cockshutt 560 published in 1958
The New Cockshutt 560 570 Tractors published in 1959

Engine

Engine Detail — 269.5 ci / 4.4 L Diesel

Manufacturer
Perkins L4
Fuel Type
Diesel
Configuration
4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
The L4 was the original engine, used for 1958 production.
Displacement
269.5 ci 4.4 L
Bore/Stroke
4.25x4.75 inches 108 x 121 mm
Air cleaner
oil bath
Compression
16:1
Rated RPM
1650
Starter volts
12
Cockshutt 560 Engine
Cockshutt 560 engine image

Engine Detail — 270 ci / 4.4 L Diesel

Manufacturer
Perkins 4-270
Fuel Type
Diesel
Configuration
4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
The 4-270 diesel replaced the L4 in the 1959 model year.
Displacement
270 ci 4.4 L
Fuel system
direct injection

Transmission

Transmission — 6 forward and 2 reverse unsynchronized gear

Type
unsynchronized gear
Gears
6 forward and 2 reverse
560 unsynchronized gear speeds

Dimensions

Cockshutt 560 Tires
Ag front
6.00x16
7.50x16
Ag rear
13.6/12x38
15.5x38
13x38
14x34
15x34
18x26
Dimensions
Tricycle Wheelbase
90.75 inches 230 cm
Row-crop Wheelbase
95.75 inches 243 cm
Standard Wheelbase
97.75 inches 248 cm
Tricycle Length
140 inches 355 cm
Row-crop Length
145 inches 368 cm
Standard Length
136 inches 345 cm
Height (hood)
69 inches 175 cm
Weight
7200 lbs 3265 kg
Ballasted weight
9445 lbs 4284 kg
Row-crop Front tread
58 to 82 inches 147 to 208 cm
Standard Front tread
53.5 to 57 inches 135 to 144 cm
Row-crop Rear tread
58 to 88 inches 147 to 223 cm

Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 682
L4 diesel 6-speed 2WD November 10 - 26, 1958 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 682 file
Belt power (max)
48.52 hp 36.2 kW
Belt fuel use (max)
2.7 gal/hour 10.2 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power
45.61 hp 34.0 kW
Gear 3 used for power test.
Max pull
6,706 lbs 3041 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.

Photos

Cockshutt 560 row-crop.

Cockshutt 560 row-crop.

Cockshutt 560 standard.

Cockshutt 560 standard.

Cockshutt 560 standard.

Cockshutt 560 standard.

Cockshutt 560 operator station and controls.

Cockshutt 560 operator station and controls.

Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy

Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Cockshutt 560.

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 560 Specification Unit Converter

Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Cockshutt 560.

Converted Equivalents:

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