20 by Cockshutt

1952 - 1957

1952 - 1957 Row-Crop tractor

Series:

Series:20 → 30

1946 - 1957

1946 - 1957
Row-Crop tractor

Series:

Series:20 ← 30

Production

Production
Manufacturer:Cockshutt
Type:Row-Crop tractor
Factory:Brantford, Ontario, Canada
Total built:37,328
Original price:$2,500 (1952)
The Cockshutt 30 was the first production tractor built in Canada. The 30 was the first production tractor with a live PTO system.

Cockshutt 30 Power

Cockshutt 30 Power
Drawbar (claimed):21 hp
15.7 kW
PTO (claimed):28 hp
20.9 kW
Plows:2-3
Drawbar (tested):27.25 hp
20.3 kW
PTO (tested):30.28 hp
22.6 kW
Belt (tested):31.88 hp
23.8 kW
power test details ...

Cockshutt 30 Engine

Cockshutt 30 Engine
Buda 2.5L 4-cyl gasoline
Engine details ...

Mechanical

Mechanical
Chassis:4x2 2WD
Brakes:mechanical contracting band
Cab:Open operator station.
Transmissions:4-speed gear
 8-speed
Transmission details ...

Capacity

Capacity
Fuel:15 gal
56.8 L
Hydraulic system:1.5 gal
5.7 L

Hydraulics

Hydraulics
Capacity:1.5 gal
5.7 L

Power Take-off (PTO)

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO:live
Rear RPM:540

Dimensions & Tires

Dimensions & Tires
Weight:3,620 lbs
1642 kg
Front tire:5.50-16
Rear tire:11-38
Full dimensions and tires ...

30 Serial Numbers

30 Serial Numbers
Location:Left-side frame, in front of transmission
photo of 30 serial number
1946:101
1947:442
1948:6705
1949:17371
1950:26151
1951:28505
1952:32389
1953:35580
1954:35974
1955:40001
1956:50001
1957:60001

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Electrical

Electrical
Ground:positive
Battery volts:6

Production

Production Manufacturer:Cockshutt
Type:Row-Crop tractor
Factory:Brantford, Ontario, Canada
Total built:4,000
Original price:$2,300 (1953)
The Cockshutt 20 Deluxe variant was offered in the final year of production. The 20 Deluxe featured two-tone paint, padded seat, rear exhaust, and a different steering angle.

Cockshutt 20 Power

Cockshutt 20 Power PTO (claimed):30 hp
22.4 kW
Drawbar (tested):25.47 hp
19.0 kW
Belt (tested):28.94 hp
21.6 kW
power test details ...

1952 - 1957

1952 - 1957
Row-Crop tractor

Series:

Series:20 → 30

Nebraska Tractor Test 474

Nebraska Tractor Test 474

Nebraska Tractor Test 474

Nebraska Tractor Test 474
140 gasoline 4-speed 2WD
June 16 - 24, 1952
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 474 file
Belt power (max):28.94 hp
21.6 kW
Belt fuel use (max):2.9 gal/hour
11.0 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:25.47 hp
19.0 kW
Gear 3 used for power test.
Max pull:3,266 lbs
1481 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.

Cockshutt 20 Engines

Cockshutt 20 Engines Continental 2.0L 4-cyl gasoline Continental 2.3L 4-cyl gasoline Engine details ...

1952 - 1957

1952 - 1957
Row-Crop tractor

Series:

Series:20 → 30

Engines overview

Engines overview
Continental 2.0L 4-cyl gasoline
Continental 2.3L 4-cyl gasoline

Engine Detail

Engine Detail
Continental
gasoline
4-cylinder
liquid-cooled
The Continental 124 was the original engine used on the Cockshutt 20, installed on the first 863 tractors (serial numbers 101 to 963). It was replaced with a larger Continental 140.
Displacement:124 ci
2.0 L
Air cleaner:oil bath
Starter volts:6

Engine Detail

Engine Detail
Continental
gasoline
4-cylinder
liquid-cooled
The Continental 140 was the second engine used on the Cockshutt model 20. The 140 was used in the middle of the 1952 production year, starting on tractor serial number 963.
Displacement:140 ci
2.3 L
Bore/Stroke:3.1875x4.375 inches
81 x 111 mm
Air cleaner:oil bath
Compression:6.75:1
Rated RPM:1800

Mechanical

Mechanical Chassis:4x2 2WD
Brakes:independent mechanical contracting band
Cab:Open operator station.
Transmission:4-speed gear
Transmission details ...

1952 - 1957

1952 - 1957
Row-Crop tractor

Series:

Series:20 → 30

Transmission

Transmission
Type:gear
Gears:4 forward and 1 reverse

Speeds

Speeds

Dimensions & Tires

Dimensions & Tires Weight:2,820 lbs
1279 kg
Front tire:5.00-15
Rear tire:11-24
Full dimensions and tires ...

1952 - 1957

1952 - 1957
Row-Crop tractor

Series:

Series:20 → 30

Cockshutt 20 Tires

Cockshutt 20 Tires
Ag front:5.00-15
Ag rear:11-24

Dimensions

Dimensions
Operating weight:2,820 lbs
1279 kg
Ballasted weight:4,761 lbs
2159 kg

20 Serial Numbers

20 Serial Numbers Location:Serial number stamped into top-front of left side frame rail.
photo of 20 serial number
1952:101
1953:1657
1954:2568
1955:10001
1956:20001
1957:30001
1958:40001
Final:40115

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