Cockshutt 550: all source data

All 72 values recorded for this model, as the source lists them and in its units. The spec sheet shows the same data checked, typed and converted.

Overview

Production
ManufacturerCockshutt
(no label)Utility tractor
(no label)Built in Charles City, Iowa, USA
Total built20,368 (Oliver)
Total built3,915 (Cockshutt)
(no label)Original price was $4,400 in 1975
Engine
(no label)Oliver 2.5L 4-cyl gasoline
(no label)Oliver 2.5L 4-cyl diesel
Transmission
(no label)6-speed gear
Power
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
Mechanical
(no label)Two-wheel drive
Steeringpower assist
(no label)Differential mechanical dry disc brakes
(no label)Open operator station.
Capacity
Fuel13 gal | 49.2 L
Hydraulic system2.5 gal | 9.5 L
Hydraulics
Typeopen center
Capacity2.5 gal | 9.5 L
Pump flow5.25 gpm | 19.9 lpm
Hitch
Rear TypeI
Pto
Rear PTOindependent
Rear PTO Type540/1000
Dimensions
Wheelbase72.9 inches | 185 cm
Weight3070 to 3730 pounds
Front tire6.00-16
Rear tire12-26
Electrical
Groundpositive
Batteries2 (diesel)
Batteries1 (gas)
Battery volts6 (diesel)
Battery volts12 (gas)

Engine

Engine options
(no label)Oliver 2.5L 4-cyl gasoline
(no label)Oliver 2.5L 4-cyl diesel
Engine detail
(no label)Oliver
(no label)gasoline
(no label)4-cylinder
(no label)liquid-cooled
Displacement155 ci | 2.5 L
Bore/Stroke3.62x3.75 inches | 92 x 95 mm
Air cleaneroil bath
Compression7.75:1
Rated RPM2000
Starter volts12
Oil capacity4 qts | 3.8 L
(no label)Oliver
(no label)diesel
(no label)4-cylinder
(no label)liquid-cooled
Displacement155 ci | 2.5 L
Bore/Stroke3.625x3.75 inches | 92 x 95 mm
Air cleaneroil bath
Compression16:1
Rated RPM2000
Starter volts12

Transmission

Transmission
Typegear
Gears6 forward and 2 reverse
Clutchdry disc
Oil capacity20 qts | 18.9 L

Dimensions

Tires
Ag front6.00-16
Ag rear12-26
Dimensions
Wheelbase72.9 inches | 185 cm
Length119.9 inches | 304 cm
Height (steering wheel)58 inches | 147 cm
Height (hood)50.1 inches | 127 cm
Front tread48 to 76 inches | 121 to 193 cm
Rear tread48 to 76 inches | 121 to 193 cm
Weight
Gas Shipping (Gas)3070 lbs | 1392 kg
Diesel Shipping (Diesel)3170 lbs | 1437 kg
Operating3730 lbs | 1691 kg