Cockshutt
Cockshutt 540
The Cockshutt 540 is a utility tractor produced from 1958 to 1962 by Cockshutt in Brantford, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the 500 Series and features a Continental F162 2.7L 4-cylinder liquid-cooled gasoline engine. The tractor has a 6-speed unsynchronized transmission with 2 reverse gears, two-wheel drive, and an open operator station. It delivers 26 hp at the drawbar and 31 hp at the belt, suitable for 2-3 plow operations. The rear tires are sized 11x28, and it uses a live rear PTO with a 540 rpm type. Approximately 2,500 units were built, originally priced at $3,000 in 1962.
Power34 hp[B]
Founded1958 - 1962
Model540
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Cockshutt 540
Power
| Plows | 2-3 |
|---|---|
| Belt (claimed) | 31 hp (23.1 kW) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 26 hp (19.4 kW) |
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
|---|---|
| Model | Continental F162 |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled |
| Cylinders | 4-cylinder |
| Displacement | 162 ci (2.7 L) |
| Starter volts | 6 (early), 12 (late) |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Type | Utility tractor |
|---|---|
| Series | 500 Series |
| Built in | Brantford, Ontario, Canada |
| Total built | 2,500 |
| Original price | $3,000 (1962) |
| Years produced | 1958 - 1962 |
Transmission
| Type | unsynchronized gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 6 forward and 2 reverse |
Tractor hitch
| Rear Type | I |
|---|
Serial Numbers
| 1958 | AM1001 |
|---|---|
| 1959 | AN5001 |
| 1960 | -none- |
| 1961 | AP1001 |
| 1962 | AR1001 |
Dimensions & Tires
| Rear tire | 11x28 |
|---|
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Rear PTO | live |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO Type | 540 |