Row Crop

Cockshutt 1855

The Cockshutt 1855 is a row crop tractor built for farm work. It has a 2-wheel drive system and power steering, making it easy to handle in the fields. The tractor uses a gear transmission with 6 forward gears and 2 reverse gears, giving farmers good control over their speed. Under the hood, the Cockshutt 1855 has a 6-cylinder diesel engine made by Oliver-Waukesha. The engine is 310 cubic inches in size, which is about average for tractors. It runs at a very high 2400 RPM, which means it can work hard and fast. The tractor weighs 11,150 pounds, making it a mid-sized machine that's strong enough for many farm tasks. It has both category I and II hitches, so it can work with different tools. The hydraulic system is closed center type, which helps the tractor use power efficiently.

ManufacturerCockshuttEngine6-cylTransGear
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Quick specs

Category
Row Crop
Operating Weight
11,150 lb
Transmission
Gear
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Overview

About the Cockshutt 1855

The Cockshutt 1855 is a row crop tractor built for farm work. It has a 2-wheel drive system and power steering, making it easy to handle in the fields. The tractor uses a gear transmission with 6 forward gears and 2 reverse gears, giving farmers good control over their speed. Under the hood, the Cockshutt 1855 has a 6-cylinder diesel engine made by Oliver-Waukesha. The engine is 310 cubic inches in size, which is about average for tractors. It runs at a very high 2400 RPM, which means it can work hard and fast. The tractor weighs 11,150 pounds, making it a mid-sized machine that's strong enough for many farm tasks. It has both category I and II hitches, so it can work with different tools. The hydraulic system is closed center type, which helps the tractor use power efficiently.

Full specifications

Every recorded spec

General

ManufacturerCockshutt
Model1855
CategoryRow Crop tractor
Type4x2 2WD
Operating weight11,150lb

Engine

MakeOliver-Waukesha
Model5.1L 6-cyl
Cylinders6
Displacement310ci
Bore3.88in
Stroke4.38in

Transmission

TypeGear
Forward gears6
Reverse gears2

Chassis & drive

Chassis4x2 2WD
Drive2WD
SteeringPower

Hydraulics

TypeClosed center

Dimensions

Length159.5in
Width80.63in
Height85.5in
Operating weight11,150lb

Capacities

Cooling system5gal

Head to head

1855 vs. Row Crop median

How the Cockshutt 1855 compares to other Row Crop tractors

SpecThis modelRow Crop medianDifferencePercentile
Engine Displacement310 ci391 ci-21%33rd
Cylinders66at median50th
Forward Gears616-62%11th
Operating Weight11,150 lb12,307 lb-9%41st
Length160 in180 in-11%24th
Width80.6 in91.2 in-12%25th
Height85.5 in114 in-25%16th

Medians and percentiles are computed from the row crop tractors in our database with a recorded value for each spec (sample sizes 8061,417 models).

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Common questions

What engine configuration does the Cockshutt 1855 use?

The Cockshutt 1855 is equipped with a 6-cylinder engine displacing 310 ci.

How much does the Cockshutt 1855 weigh?

The Cockshutt 1855 weighs about 11,150 lb in operating condition.

What transmission is in the Cockshutt 1855?

Transmission on the Cockshutt 1855 is Gear, with 6 forward speeds.

What hydraulics does the Cockshutt 1855 have?

The Cockshutt 1855 uses a Closed center hydraulic system.

What three-point hitch category does the Cockshutt 1855 use?

The Cockshutt 1855 has a Category I/II three-point hitch.

What maintenance does the Cockshutt 1855 require?

Like any tractor, the Cockshutt 1855 needs periodic engine oil and filter changes, hydraulic fluid checks, and regular greasing and inspection. The owner's manual lists the manufacturer's recommended service intervals.