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Cockshutt 50

Cockshutt 50 tractor
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The Cockshutt 50 is a row-crop tractor produced by Cockshutt from 1953 to 1957. It was built in Brantford, Ontario, Canada, with a total production of 3,974 units. The tractor was available with Buda 4.5L 6-cylinder gasoline or diesel engines, featuring a 6-speed unsynchronized gear transmission with 2 reverse speeds. It has a drawbar power of 39 hp claimed and 51.59 hp tested, and a belt power of 49 hp claimed and 55.56 hp tested. The tractor features two-wheel drive, independent mechanical disc brakes, and an open operator station. The rear PTO is independent with a 540 rpm type. Dimensions include a wheelbase of 86.5 inches, length of 132 inches, and height of 79.5 inches. Operating weight ranges from 6,041 lbs (gasoline) to 6,163 lbs (diesel), with a ballasted weight of 11,119 lbs. Tires are sized 7.50x16 front and 14.00x34 rear. The serial number is stamped on the top left side of the tractor frame.
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Power54 hp[B]
Founded1953 - 1957
Model50

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Cockshutt 50

Power

Plows:4-5
Belt (tested):55.56 hp (41.4 kW)
Belt (claimed):49 hp (36.5 kW)
Drawbar (tested):51.59 hp (38.5 kW)
Drawbar (claimed):39 hp (29.1 kW)

Tires

Rear tire:14.00x34
Front tire:7.50x16

Engine

Fuel tank:21 gal (79.5 L)
Diesel engine:Buda 6-cylinder liquid-cooled vertical I-head
Engine options:Buda 4.5L 6-cyl gasoline, Buda 4.5L 6-cyl diesel
Gasoline engine:Buda 6-cylinder liquid-cooled vertical I-head
Diesel rated RPM:1650
Diesel bore/stroke:3.75x4.125 inches (95 x 105 mm)
Diesel compression:14.3:1
Gasoline rated RPM:1650
Diesel displacement:273 ci (4.5 L)
Gasoline bore/stroke:3.75x4.125 inches (95 x 105 mm)
Gasoline compression:6.6:1
Gasoline displacement:273 ci (4.5 L)

Weight

Ballasted:11,119 lbs (5043 kg)
Operating (diesel):6,163 lbs (2795 kg)
Operating (gasoline):6,041 lbs (2740 kg)

Dimensions

Height:79.5 inches (201 cm)
Length:132 inches (335 cm)
Wheelbase:86.5 inches (219 cm)

Mechanical

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Brakes:Independent mechanical disc brakes
Operator station:Open operator station

Production

Type:Row-Crop tractor
Built in:Brantford, Ontario, Canada
Total built:3,974
Manufacturer:Cockshutt
Original price:$4,100 (1957)
Production years:1953 - 1957

Transmission

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

Serial Numbers

1953:101
1954:1750
1955:10001
1956:20001
1957:30001
1958:40001
Final:40257

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO:independent
Rear PTO Type:540