Cockshutt 550

Cockshutt 550 Technical Specifications

Cockshutt 550 is a Row-Crop tractor that was produced by the John Deere between 1962 – 1975.

Below you will find detailed technical specifications for Cockshutt 550 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 550 Production




















Manufacturer:
Manufacturer: Cockshutt
Type: Utility tractor
Factory: Charles City, Iowa, USA
Total built: 20,368 (Oliver)
  3,915 (Cockshutt)
Original price: $4,400 (1975 )


Cockshutt 550 Power













Engine:
Drawbar (claimed): 35.3 hp
26.3 kW
PTO (claimed): 41.39 hp
30.9 kW
Drawbar (tested): 35.36 hp
26.4 kW
PTO (tested): 41.39 hp
30.9 kW

Cockshutt 550 Electrical
















Ground: positive
Batteries: 2 (diesel)
  1 (gas)
Battery volts: 6 (diesel)
  12 (gas)

Cockshutt 550 Mechanical






















Chassis: 4×2 2WD
Steering: power assist
Brakes: differential mechanical dry disc
Cab: Open operator station.
Transmission: 6-speed gear

Capacity







Fuel: 13 gal
49.2 L
Hydraulic system: 2.5 gal
9.5 L

Hydraulics










Type: open center
Capacity: 2.5 gal
9.5 L
Pump flow: 5.25 gpm
19.9 lpm

Tracktor Hitch




Rear Type: I

Power Take-off (PTO)







Rear PTO: independent
Rear RPM: 540/1000

Title serial numbers































































Location: Serial number plate located on the left side of the Oliver 550, above the foot rest.
1958: 60501
1959: 72632
1960: 84416
1961: 111868
1962: 117541
1963: 127365
1964: 140620
1965: 162265
1966: 171923
1967: 186165
1968: 206095
1969: 213340
1970: 222833
1971: 226965
1972: 232918
1973: 238237
1974: 248375
1975: 259255
Final: 259491


how to read serial numbers…

What year is my Cockshutt 550? Serial Number Decoder

The serial number list shows the first tractor built in each year. The other tractors for that year will have successively higher numbers. Your serial number should be between two of the stated numbers.

The list only includes the numbers of the first tractors produced in each year. Your serial should be somewhere between two numbers.Unless you happen to be the first person to own a tractor, your number will not appear on the list.

Cockshutt 550 Engine detail




























Engine Detail
Hercules DD195
gasoline
4-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement: 198 ci
3.2 L
Bore/Stroke: 3.75×4.50 inches
95 x 114 mm
Air cleaner: oil bath
Compression: 17.8:1
Rated RPM: 1650
Starter volts: 12



Cockshutt 550 Transmission overview

Engine Oil









Type: gear
Gears: 6 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch: dry disc

Cockshutt 550 Dimensions










Wheelbase: 87 inches
220 cm
Operating weight: 5,600 lbs
2540 kg
Ballasted weight: 7,700 lbs
3492 kg

Cockshutt 550 Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 681


































Nebraska Tractor Test 681
Diesel 6-speed 2WD
November 12 – 26, 1958
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 681 file
Belt power (max): 38.45 hp
28.7 kW
Belt fuel use (max): 2.5 gal/hour
9.5 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power: 34.97 hp
26.1 kW
Gear 3 used for power test.
Max pull: 6,544 lbs
2968 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.

FAQ

Is Cockshutt 550 a good tractor?

The Cockshutt 550 is one of the great tractors in the Cockshutt stable, and it has earned Cockshutt a fantastic reputation.

How much oil does a Cockshutt 550 take?

Check out the Cockshutt 550 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 550?

The Cockshutt 550 was an agricultural tractor model made from 1962 – 1975

Where is the serial number on a Cockshutt 550?

Lookup serial number plate located on the left side of the oliver 550, above the foot rest.

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