Cockshutt 560

The Cockshutt 560 is a tractor produced by Cockshutt. It is equipped with a 270 ci 4.4 L engine. The rated power output is 48.52 hp 36.2 kW. Transmission: 6 forward and 2 reverse. Operating weight: 7200 lbs 3265 kg.

Overview

	1958 - 1961 500 Series
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
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

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

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 standard.

Cockshutt 560 standard.

Cockshutt 560 operator station and controls.