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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.
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Power54 hp[P]
Founded1958 - 1961
Model560

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Cockshutt 560

Power

Plows:4
Belt (tested):48.52 hp (36.2 kW)
PTO (claimed):49 hp (36.5 kW)
Drawbar (tested):45.61 hp (34.0 kW)
Drawbar (claimed):45 hp (33.6 kW)

Tires

Ag rear:13.6/12x38, 15.5x38, 13x38, 14x34, 15x34, 18x26
Ag front:6.00x16, 7.50x16

Engine

Type:Perkins 4.4L 4-cyl diesel
Fuel tank:26.5 gal (100.3 L)
Engine Detail 1958:Perkins L4, diesel, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled, oil bath air cleaner, compression 16:1, rated RPM 1650, starter volts 12, displacement 269.5 ci (4.4 L), bore/stroke 4.25x4.75 inches (108 x 121 mm)
Engine Detail 1959+:Perkins 4-270, diesel, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled, direct injection, displacement 270 ci (4.4 L)

Dimensions

Weight:7200 lbs (3265 kg)
Height (hood):69 inches (175 cm)
Row-crop Length:145 inches (368 cm)
Standard Length:136 inches (345 cm)
Tricycle Length:140 inches (355 cm)
Ballasted weight:9445 lbs (4284 kg)
Row-crop Wheelbase:95.75 inches (243 cm)
Standard Wheelbase:97.75 inches (248 cm)
Tricycle Wheelbase:90.75 inches (230 cm)
Row-crop Rear tread:58 to 88 inches (147 to 223 cm)
Row-crop Front tread:58 to 82 inches (147 to 208 cm)
Standard Front tread:53.5 to 57 inches (135 to 144 cm)

Mechanical

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Brakes:Mechanical disc brakes
Steering:power assist
Operator station:Open operator station

Production

Series:500 Series
Built in:Brantford, Ontario, Canada
Years made:1958 - 1961
Total built:2,910
Original price:$5,000 in 1961

Transmission

Type:unsynchronized gear
Gears:6 forward and 2 reverse

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO:independent
Rear PTO Type:540

Related Models

Cockshutt 550

Model:550

Cockshutt 570

Model:570