Cockshutt 540 Utility tractor Technical Specifications
Cockshutt 540 is a Row-Crop tractor that was produced by the John Deere between 1958 – 1962.
Below you will find detailed technical specifications for Cockshutt 540 covering engine types, horsepower ratings, weight, height, fuel type and tank volume, oil capacity and type, hydraulic system diagram, wiring diagram, battery specs, etc.
Cockshutt 540 Production
| Manufacturer: | |
| Manufacturer | Cockshutt |
| Utility tractor | |
| Built in Brantford, Ontario, Canada | |
| Total built | 2,500 |
| Original price | $3,000 (1962) |
| Engine: | |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 26 hp 19.4 kW |
| Belt (claimed) | 31 hp 23.1 kW |
| Plows | 2-3 |
| Mechanical | |
| Two-wheel drive | |
| Open operator station. |
| Cockshutt 540 photos… |
| Tractor hitch | |
| Rear Type | I |
| Power Take-off (PTO) | |
| Rear PTO | live |
| Rear RPM | 540 |
| Dimensions & Tires | |
| Rear tire | 11×28 |
| Full dimensions and tires … | |
| 540 Serial Numbers | |
| 1958 | AM1001 |
| 1959 | AN5001 |
| 1960 | -none- |
| 1961 | AP1001 |
| 1962 | AR1001 |
Cockshutt 540 Mechanical
| Two-wheel drive | |
| Open operator station. |
Tracktor Hitch
| Rear Type | I |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Rear PTO | live |
| Rear RPM | 540 |
Cockshutt 540 Engine detail
| Engine Detail | |
| Continental F162 | |
| gasoline | |
| 4-cylinder | |
| liquid-cooled | |
| Displacement | 162 ci 2.7 L |
| Starter volts | 6 (early) |
| 12 (late) | |
| Engine Oil |
| Type | unsynchronized gear |
| Gears | 6 forward and 2 reverse |
Cockshutt 540 Dimensions
FAQ
Is Cockshutt 540 a good tractor?
The Cockshutt 540 is one of the great tractors in the Cockshutt stable, and it has earned Cockshutt a fantastic reputation.
How much oil does a Cockshutt 540 take?
Check out the Cockshutt 540 oil capacity and oil type in the engine specs section as it may vary across the engines. Keep in mind, that older models might have their oil capacity increased over time. You may compare between the early and late oil capacity.
Do tractors have VIN numbers?
Every tractor has a VIN number. The number is usually engraved below the driver’s seat. Tractor manufacturers put the number in different places on the tractor body.
What was the last year Cockshutt made the ?
The Cockshutt 540 was an agricultural tractor model made from 1958 – 1962
How much can a Cockshutt 540 Pull?
The max pulling capacity of the Cockshutt 540 tractors starts at 3,266 lbs
1481 kg but may be slightly higher depending on the trim.