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Years in Production / 1946–1957

Cockshutt

30

Explore the specifications, hardware, and original references for the Cockshutt 30.

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31hp

Engine estimate · from PTO

2WD Only

Drive

1946–1957

Production years

Cockshutt

Manufacturer

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At a glance

Production

Row-Crop tractor

Built in Brantford, Ontario, Canada

The Cockshutt 30 was the first production tractor built in Canada. The 30 was the first production tractor with a live PTO system.

Manufacturer
Cockshutt
Total Built
37,328
Original Price
$2,500 (1952)

Capacity

Fuel
15 gal56.8 L
Hydraulic System
1.5 gal5.7 L

Hydraulics

Capacity
1.5 gal5.7 L

Pto

Rear Pto
live
Rear Type
540

Serial Numbers

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1946
101
1947
442
1948
6705
1949
17371
1950
26151
1951
28505
1952
32389
1953
35580
1954
35974
1955
40001
1956
50001
1957
60001

Electrical

Ground
positive
Battery Volts
6

Mechanical

Two-wheel drive

Mechanical contracting band brakes

Open operator station.

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Under the hood

Engine Detail

Buda

gasoline

4-cylinder

liquid-cooled

Displacement
153.1 ci2.5 L
Bore Stroke
3.4375x4.125 inches87 x 105 mm
Compression Ratio
6:1
Rated Rpm
1650
Starter Volts
6
Coolant Capacity
18 qts17.0 L
Fuel Type
gasoline
Cylinders
4
Cooling
liquid-cooled

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Gears & controls

Transmission (Option 1)

Transmission Type
gear
Gears
4 forward and 1 reverse

Transmission (Option 2)

Adds a high-low shift to the basic four-speed transmission.

Transmission
Hi-low
Gears
8 forward and 2 reverse

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Size. Stance. Footprint.

Dimensions

Length
132 in335 cm
Height
60 in152 cm

Dimensions And Tires

Weight
3,620 lbs1642 kg
Front Tire
5.50-16
Rear Tire
11-38

Tires And Tracks

Front Ag
5.50-16
Rear Ag
11-38

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Tractor Photos

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Tests (NTTL)

Nebraska Tractor Test 382

Gasoline 4-speed 2WDMay 21 - June 3, 1947

PTO performance

Drawbar performance

Gear 1 used for pull test.

Id
382
Belt Power Max
31.88 hp23.8 kW
Belt Fuel Use Max
3.0 gal/hour11.4 l/hour
Power At Rated Engine Speed
30.28 hp22.6 kW
Fuel Use
2.6 gal/hour9.8 l/hour
Max Power
27.25 hp20.3 kW
Max Pull
3,745 lbs1698 kg

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Cockshutt 30 DCAPC August 2008 show

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