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Cockshutt 540

Cockshutt 540 tractor
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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.
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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

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