Cockshutt 560

The Cockshutt 560 is a farm tractor produced from 1958 to 1961 as part of the 500 Series. It was built in Brantford, Ontario, Canada, with a total production of 2,910 units. The tractor features a Perkins 4.4L 4-cylinder diesel engine, initially the Perkins L4 in 1958 and later the Perkins 4-270 from 1959 onward. It has a 6-speed unsynchronized gear transmission with 2 reverse gears. The 560 delivers a claimed 45 hp at the drawbar and 49 hp at the PTO, with tested drawbar power of 45.61 hp. It is a two-wheel drive tractor with power assist steering and mechanical disc brakes, designed with an open operator station. The rear PTO is independent and runs at 540 rpm. Dimensions vary by configuration, with wheelbases ranging from 90.75 to 97.75 inches and weights around 7200 lbs, ballasted up to 9445 lbs. The tractor supports various tire sizes for agricultural use. The 560 is related to the Cockshutt 550 and 570 models in the same series.