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Cockshutt 40

The Cockshutt 40 is a row-crop tractor produced from 1949 to 1958 by Cockshutt in Brantford, Ontario, Canada. It was available with a Buda 230 cubic inch engine in gasoline, diesel, LP-gas, or distillate fuel options. In 1955, a Perkins diesel engine was also offered as the 40D4 model, known as the 40D4 Golden Eagle in the U.S. The tractor features a 6-speed gear transmission with 2 reverse speeds, a 540 RPM rear PTO, and a two-wheel drive with manual steering and an open operator station. It has a wheelbase of 86.7 inches and an operating weight of 5305 lbs. The original price was $3,600 in 1957.
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Power47 hp[P]
Founded1949 - 1958
Model40

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Cockshutt 40

Power

Belt (tested):43.30 hp (32.3 kW)
PTO (claimed):43 hp (32.1 kW)
Drawbar (tested):37.85 hp (28.2 kW)

Engine

Options:Buda 3.8L 6-cyl gasoline, Buda 3.8L 6-cyl diesel
Rated RPM:1650
Air cleaner:oil bath
Bore/Stroke:3.4375x4.125 inches (87 x 105 mm)
Compression:6.2:1
Displacement:230 ci (3.8 L)
Starter volts:6
Air cleaner diesel:oil bath
Bore/Stroke diesel:3.4375x4.125 inches (87 x 105 mm)
Buda 6BD230 diesel:6-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Buda 6B230 gasoline:6-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement diesel:230 ci (3.8 L)

Variants

40:Buda engine
40D4:Perkins engine

Dimensions

Wheelbase:86.7 inches (220 cm)
Rear tread:61.75 to 78.75 inches (156 to 200 cm)
Front tread:53.4/59 inches (135/149 cm)
Ballasted weight:8371 lbs (3797 kg)
Operating weight:5305 lbs (2406 kg)

Mechanical

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Steering:manual
Operator station:Open operator station

Production

Type:Row-Crop tractor
Notes:The Cockshutt model 40 was available with a Buda 230 cubic inch engine, with choice of gasoline, diesel, LP-gas, or distillate as the fuel. In 1955, a Perkins diesel was also an option, sold as the Cockshutt 40PD and labeled the 40D4 Golden Eagle in the United States.
Built in:Brantford, Ontario, Canada
Manufacturer:Cockshutt
Original price:$3,600 in 1957
Years produced:1949 - 1958

Transmission

Type:gear
Gears:6 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch:dry disc

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO Type:540