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Dan Carpenter
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Dansville, Michigan
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(Last updated 2/10/02)


 Cockshutt Logo, pre-1962


Hercules GO-298

We rebuild Cockshutt 35s, 550s, and 570s (as well as other Hercules G & D series engines).


Identify year by Serial NumberWhere to find PartsManuals (reprints)Paint codes & Decal sourcesThe most important part
International Cockshutt ClubPictures and historical Reference Cockshutt at on-line auctionCockshutt ValuesOther antique tractor sources


Cockshutt Parts

»For new and used Cockshutt parts contact Ed Purvis at (219) 723-4730. Also, Jim Aakre has some used parts--call him at (218) 495-3106 or e-mail him.

»For new and used parts for Oliver-built Cockshutt tractors (models 18-28, 28-44, 60, 70, 80, 90, 99, 550 utility, 770, etc.) contact Rudy Maibach at (330) 939-4192 or David Carey .

»For a list of tractor bone yards see ATIS Salvage Yard List or Adept Resources agyard list.

»New manufacture replica parts (Cockshutt. etc.) are available.
The following parts are available from Jim Guarino at agriserv@gateway.net
    For 20s, 30s, and 40s
      - Wire harnesses (original cloth type).
The following parts are available from the International Cockshutt Club (see link above).
    For 30s, 40s, and 50s
      - Nose strips and grill panels, as well as grill repair kits.
      - Battery box and battery box hold down for 6-volt 30, 40, &50 gas.
      - Tool box and mounting brackets for deluxe (Knoedler) seats.
The following parts are available from Gaiser's at (219) 824-5708.
      - "Live PTO" stencil for left fender.
    For 30s, 40s, and 50s
      - Battery hold down (not box) for gas models.
      - Battery box and lid for diesel models.
      - Bearing and bushing kit for delux modelseats.
    For 500 series tractors
      - Battery hold down for diesel models (TO-18076W).
      - Battery box cover for gas (TO-17186W) and diesel (TO-18088W) models.
      - Model 550 hydraulic pump cover (TO-18384W).
      - Seat adjustment cover for 1959 and following (T-20633).
      - Seat adjustment (less knob) for Kneidler seats.
      - Bearing and bushing kit for Kneidler seats.
      - Grill decal.
      - Hood screws
The following parts are available from Steiner's at (810) 695-1919.
    For 60's and 70's (Oliver manufacture)
      - side curtains.
    For the 540
      - intake/exhaust manifod.
The following parts are available from Jim Northrup at (315) 363-7403.
    For the 540
      - muffler and tail pipe.
The following parts are available from Gary Bader. Call Gary after 8:30 pm Ohio time at (740) 387-1428.
    For the 30s, 40s, and 50s
      -gauge sets ( -temp -3 zone, oil pressure-2 zone and amp).
      -front pulley.
      -umbrella bracket and canvass.
The following parts are available from Richard Hall at (317) 462-3790 or Bob Hall.
    For the CO-OP N0 1, 2, & 3 as well as 3-S.
      -mufflers
    »Contact Halls for other reproductions.

Manuals

For original I&T manuals for the Canadian-build Cockshutts contact Dan Carpenter.
For manuals (all makes). see these sites: Jensen Tractor Manuals (this is the most exhaustive source I've found so far, but they're all reprints); or contact Gary Bader.
Robert Campbell has a good selection of original manuals for tractors and implements (all makes). He is reputed to have bought out the Brantford factory's stock when they closed. Write him at Rt. 1, Box 348; Newberry, MI 49868 or call (906) 293-3744. (Robert is on the road very often at shows, so it's hard to reach him by phone.)

Paint & Decals

»For original paint numbers see Oliver, Cockshutt, etc. Paint.

»For decals (Cockshutt, CO-OP, and others) contact CKP Publications at 12331 County Road 316; Big Prairie, OH 44611; Phone:(216) 567-3951. (These may well be the most authentic decals available, as they where done by Keith McClure and Vernon Bolender.) Also try Keith Hewer at (519) 842-6264. (Keith also has decals for some of the later Oliver-built Cockshutts. Robert Campbell is having decals made and will soon carry them (see "manuals" section above for his address).

Pictures and History

For pictures and/or history of Cockshutt see:
=> Picture of 1929 Cockshutt.
=> Picture of 1948 Co-Op E3.
=> Picture of 1951 Cockshutt 30 Diesel
=> Picture of 1957 Cockshutt Golden Arrow
=> Picture of 1961 Cockshutt 580
=> Read about the Canadian commemerative stamp at Heritage Post Interactive (or a similar site in French or English ).
=> Large collection of pictures of several Cockshutt models (.jpg) to download
=> A book (Memories of Engineering at Cockshutt) is available for $20,00 + $3.50 (U.S.) shipping and handling from Keith McClure. Contact him at (330) 567-3951.
=> A book (Cockshutt, The Complete Story) is available for $21.75 (U.S.) + shipping and handling from the ICC.
=> For original sales literature (Cockshutt as well as other makes) call Lloyd Wenger at (717) 866-7147 (evenings) or e-mail lwenger@prolog.net :.

For Sale

»For listings of tractors, implements, and parts (antique and otherwise) for sale see Yesterday's Tractors - Classified Ads, and Adept resources.

Other old tractor sources

»Tractor forums/chat: Yesterday's Tractors , Ageless Iron, Virtual Farmshow Machinery Forum , Adept Resources Fastrac Q&A , and CAFFEINE chat.

»Some other interesting sites: Antique Tractor Resource Page , Adept Resources Fastrac , AgriSurf! , Dennis Polk Equipment , Old Engine.org, AGRINET, Antique Tractor Internet Service, The Western Producer , and Classic Tractor Collectibles.

»For other antique tractor links see Adept Resources' antique tractor links or Gary's antique tractor links.

The Most Important Information!

Cockshutt 50 at Ingham Co. (MI) fair, 1976












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