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Cockshutt 550 (1962–1975)
46 HP
Cockshutt

550

2.5 L Engine
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David Brown 780
46 HP
David Brown

780

2.7 L Engine
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Quick Takeaways:🛢️ Displacement: David Brown 780 (+0.2 L)
Model overview
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Cockshutt 550 (1962–1975)
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46 HP
Cockshutt

550

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David Brown 780
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46 HP
David Brown

780

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Engine and power
Rated horsepower
46 HP+0.0 HP
46 HP+0.0 HP
PTO horsepower
41.39 HP
42.9 HP+1.5 HP
Engine displacement
2.5 L
2.7 L+0.2 L
Cylinders
4 cylinders
3 cylinders
Fuel type
Diesel
Diesel
Transmission and drive
Drive system
2WD
2WD
Transmission type
Gear (6F/2R)
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Forward / reverse gears
6 fwd / 2 rev
6 fwd / 2 rev
Weight and capacities
Operating weight
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1,573 kg
Hydraulic total flow
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ASABE Field Implement Capacity Matchup
Max Subsoiler (12" depth)
1 Shanks0
1 Shanks0
Max Disk Harrow (8 mph)
6 ft (2 m)0
6 ft (2 m)0
Max Air Seeder (5.5 mph)
15 ft (5 m)0
15 ft (5 m)0
Target Ballast & Balance
Heavy-draft standard (30/70 for 2WD, 40/60 for MFWD, 55/45 for 4WD)
6,670 lbs
30% Front / 70% Rear
4,685 lbs(Est. Cap)
30% Front / 70% Rear
Est. Fuel Burn (75% Load)
1.7 gal/h (6.4 L/h)
1.7 gal/h (6.4 L/h)
Provenance and serial decoders
Production years
1962–1975
1967–1971
Assembly factory
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Serial decoder support