Tom from Ontario wrote on Wednesday, May 31, 2000 (PDT):Well done. Very, very, very, well done. Love to see this sort of stuff. I rode a pair of 40's here at home for a few years. Real smoothies.
victor hadden wrote on Thursday, June 01, 2000 (PDT):great article i enjoyed it so much i read it twice thanks for a fun article to read
Woodbeef wrote on Thursday, June 01, 2000 (PDT):Great history of the line! When is the next installment coming??
The Red wrote on Thursday, June 01, 2000 (PDT):Great, great article Dsl! You outdone yourself!! Love all the graphics!!!
Wolf wrote on Thursday, June 01, 2000 (PDT):Very nicely done, buddy!!!! You definitely outdone yerself on this project!!!!
Tyler(WA) wrote on Thursday, June 01, 2000 (PDT):You have done yourself proud. Great article! I'll be looking for more.
Bayou Dave wrote on Thursday, June 01, 2000 (PDT):Thanks for a great article, a lot of time and research was obviously spent putting the story together. Dave
Dave in Mo wrote on Thursday, June 01, 2000 (PDT):Very nice article Danny. It's refreshing to see someone so interested in tractor lore!
Ian Anderson wrote on Thursday, June 01, 2000 (PDT):This is a great article ...really enjoyed it ..wanted to print it ., they blocked it ..*L* you must have copy right on it *L* Enjojed ..the research put into the whole thing .. Thank you very much !!!
Scott Battersby wrote on Sunday, June 04, 2000 (PDT):Terrific article about Oliver/Cockshutt/White, which also has pretty much disappeared into the history books. I wonder if they now look back on what they did so many years ago to the folks at Oliver/Cockshutt/MM, and whoever else they destroyed trying to make their fortunes. It's called irony, guys, and I feel really bad for all of you. Danny's article was fantastic, and i do recall, with sadness, the closing of those plants in Brantford, and all the people left unemployed in the name of progress. Nothing ever seems to change with regard to progress. Danny's article brought a tear to my eye, and I know my grandfather will enjoy this article, too, because he still goes on about the Cockshutt 30 they had, and had to get rid of, in the name of progress, once again, years ago.. Thank you, Danny..
DAN wrote on Sunday, June 04, 2000 (PDT):Well written article. Interesting how they took three tractor lines and reduced them into one hybrid. Good luk in your quest for more tractors!
Dale wrote on Thursday, June 08, 2000 (PDT): Excellent article, a real wealth of information on Cockshutt/Oliver/White. Thanks.
Helton wrote on Thursday, June 08, 2000 (PDT):Thanks for writing.Very interesting .
Ken Denman (Petersfield, MB) wrote on Monday, June 12, 2000 (PDT):Very well written article. As the owner of a Cockshutt Seeder and several Oliver outboards, and having business dealings with White, I found the relationship of the companies interesting. Does anybody out there know how I can find more about my seeder? It's problably from the '20s. I want to restore it, but am stuck for data!
jim stokes wrote on Sunday, June 18, 2000 (PDT):howdy,just yer story and I may be able to help ya find a 225 Vandenbrink CaseIH had one in ST>THOMAS,actually I think they're in Sparata just south and east of St.Thomas,keep in mind that was some time ago,but you might want to give them a call,good luck,hope ya find what your looking for.
Dell wrote on Tuesday, June 20, 2000 (PDT):Very nice article, Danny. Never knew much about the Cockshutts. Not many around where I grew up in central Mich. Well researched. write more.
William A. Davis wrote on Monday, June 26, 2000 (PDT):Good article, very informative. Thank you.
Sarge wrote on Thursday, June 29, 2000 (PDT):Great story! The factual stuff was great and the personal story even better! I pay to read stuff of less quality in the tractor Mags. Thanks- Danny!
peter rukiewicz wrote on Sunday, July 16, 2000 (PDT):I was just wondering if I can get my hands on a repair manual for a fiat 411r which I just purchased. enjoyed your article. tanks pete
Dale Rodgers wrote on Tuesday, October 17, 2000 (PDT):I enjoy looking at old tractors. Every summer here in North Carolina, we have a threshers reunion in Denton, among those old tractors they have Cockshutt's, restored, and beautiful. My dad has a John Deere, and a Case, plus he has a Caterpillar loader, and a Ford industrial type tractor with front loader and backhoe. Years ago we had an old Ford red belly. My grandfather was a farmer, he and his brother favored Internationals. Let me ask you, I saw an article in our local news paper about an advertisement for a tractor I have never heard of. The tractor is made in India, it's called a Mahindra. I checked the company's website, they have been around since the 1940's, I recall they went in with International Harvester. They look like good tractors. Check out www.Mahindra.com, or open the ask.com, and ask Jeeves for info on that tractor company. Well, I found your info very interesting, email me when you can. Dale PS, Whats your opinion on the Belarus tractor?
Warren A. Brownlow wrote on Thursday, November 16, 2000 (PST):I helped build all of the tractors in the charles city plant in Iowa. I painted a lot of the Molines , cockshutts, olivers, Industrial, Primed a lot of the Lull sweepers, Iloved my job at oliver. I went from a material handler to a assembly line foreman while I worked there.I have a lot of good stories about a lot of things that happened at the Oliver plant.
Marcel Belanger wrote on Wednesday, December 27, 2000 (PST):I own a 1450 cockshutt tractor which I bought in 1983, it was nice to read a bit of history about it since in all these years I never mat anyone who knew very much about these tractors. Your article is very well written and very informative. ps. does anyone out there know where I can get parts for a 1450.
David Gray wrote on Sunday, December 31, 2000 (PST):This was not only a great and interestingly told history of a magnificent comany, but a great tale of your own life. I grew up passing farms on a bus looking at John Deeres, Farmalls and Minneapolis Molines at work in Michigan. I returned on the bus after school to my Ford 8N (after we traded in the John Deere D. I had a friend, Jim Long who's dad sold Cockshutt tractors and equipment. I never did get to drive one of them, but was fasinated with them. I never new until I read this history that they initiated the independent PTO. You excell as a writer and I urge you to do some other articles. Happy New Year!
Ed Huster wrote on Tuesday, February 13, 2001 (PST):Liked your story, just recently purchased a cockshutt, know nothing about them and was looking for some info. thanks
Dave Whitman wrote on Tuesday, April 03, 2001 (PDT):Danny Bowes... Enjoyed your article, it is well done. My interest is in restoring my 1947 Cockshutt 70. I amd starting from scratch whereas it was not in good shape when I bought it two years ago. I am now in the process of putting it back together. There are few 70's here in Nova Scotia. I am a member of the International Cockshutt Club but have not seen any articles on the 70..I guess that's what makes it so unique. Take car and keep up the good work... Dave w.
Mario Giammarco wrote on Wednesday, May 23, 2001 (PDT):In your article you mentioned the Fiat 411R tractor. Can you let me know where I can get a manual for this tractor and where I can get spare parts.
John Walker wrote on Tuesday, June 26, 2001 (PDT):Hi Danny.I enjoyed your article,now I know a little more about Cockshutts,Olivers and Whites.I own a Cockshutt 1950 with GM motor and a White 2255,I was hoping to rebadge the White so that would give me two Cockshutts!!Your article gives me the impression that 2255's were only badged White(and possibly Oliver).So thanks a bunch!!!(only joking).
Don Allen wrote on Saturday, August 18, 2001 (PDT):I read this article with great interest. Congratulations to Danny Bowes. I own a Cockshutt tractor-model 60 (but I'm not sure). I've been looking for a gas tank cap since I lost the original about 3 years ago. (Jury rigging has worked.) Can someone help me? All I know is that the outer diameter of the cap hole is 2 1/4 inches and the inner diameter is 1 1/2 inches. Also, is there a way I can identify the model # of the tractor by looking somewhere on the body? Thanks.
Arno wrote on Tuesday, August 28, 2001 (PDT):Great write up.Specialy intresting for me as I recently aquired a 1350.It too has the gas engine.Runs pretty good and she aint beat-up bad at all.Although the orignal grill and two side panels are missing.I guess its a wheatland version,it has no 3 piont hitch.Has the industrial front axle.Anyway thankyou for the cockshutt history.
Dan Wilbur wrote on Saturday, September 29, 2001 (PDT):I appreciated and enjoyed your article on Cockshutt,I also could relate to some of it,Thanks for the Cockshutt history lesson.
Darrell Callihoo wrote on Sunday, January 20, 2002 (PST):I have a cockshutt 1250/fiat.It has the 411RG engine. I need engine O/H parts for this tractor, It would be great if you could help me on this project or advise me to a source that can. Thank You for your time
ralph white wrote on Tuesday, February 12, 2002 (PST):my interest is in the model 1750 and any coment about this machine would be apreciated if at all possible i would like to speak to you personaly as i have a lot of questions. i think that your article is very good and very interesting reading
Walt King wrote on Monday, March 11, 2002 (PST):Danny, great article, I have always had questions about the Cockshutt tractor. I did not know they existed until I went to a place in Arkansas to buy a John Deere MT, and they had one in prime condition. I have copied your article for my personal collection. I am a JD man but I love all tractors, especially the old ones. Great article.
Raymond Rice wrote on Monday, March 25, 2002 (PST):I have always been interested in old tractors. They are in my blood. Your piece is the best written, most informative and most enjoyable tractor article I have ever read. Thank you very much. You should pursue publishing this. More people deserve the pleasure of its history.
David Wennerstrom wrote on Tuesday, March 26, 2002 (PST):Enjoyed your article very much. I own 3 Cockshutts(2-1850D, 1-1650D)and a 770 Oliver gas. I have found all of the tractors easy to work on and have not had any trouble finding jobber or dealer parts. We use all of the tractors on our small farm. Unfortunately they are getting long in the tooth and each requires major work. I do love the fact that I can rebuild all of my tractors to showroom condition for have the price of a new JD or Agco unit. I will be starting next month replacing a head gasket on one 1850 and starting a full engine job on the other. I may not rebuild the 1650 as the Wakesha diesil is a marginal engine at best. I feel the 1850D is one of the most under rated machines ever built. If any one has a spare 354 Perkins or 283 Wakesha I would like to talk to them.
Bill wrote on Thursday, April 04, 2002 (PST):Danny I enjoyed your history lesson emensley. I went to High School in Smith Falls and assuming the Cockshutt dealer was at the same location in 1941 as it was in 1961-1965 I used to walk over to the dealership where your dad bought his 60 at lunch time and admire these tractors. At home we were J.D. and M.F. people but my dad always liked Cockshutts and could easily have been tricked into owning one if money and need had permitted. I still have my dads J.D. Model M. which still runs like a top. Where in the Ottawa Valley are you / were you located? At 90 miles from Smith Falls my 3 guessses are Cobden , Winchester or Havelock. Take Care
Don in Sask. wrote on Wednesday, May 22, 2002 (PDT):Thank you for sharing this. I have purchased books and read various articles on the history of Cockshutt and Oliver tractors, without doubt, your's is the most comprehensive and informative piece I have read. Excellent work.
Brent Mills wrote on Sunday, July 07, 2002 (PDT):As a young boy growing up in the Milverton area, my grandparents lived in Milbank Ont.My grandfather also worked for the local Cockshutt dealer.(Elvie Bast)While at my grandparents, I spent a lot of time sitting on and admiring Cockshutt tractors from the early '60's until mid '70's, so your article brought a lot of memories. My father wouldn't even look at a tractor unless it had International Harvester on it. I would run back to grandpa's and tell dad what new equipment I had seen on the tractor. I remember on day that I told dad that they had fender fuel tanks and my dad said'No damm way, nobody would put a fuel tank up there!' I think that was the only time that grandpa and I talked dad into going to look at the Cockshutt tractors. I also did not realize that there were so many different motors used in them. When I got out of school, I worked for Allis Chalmers and they still referred to one or two of their motors as buda based engines. It was nice to read your article. Yours Truly Brent Mills
Aaron wrote on Saturday, March 08, 2003 (PST):Hi! I'm thinking about compiling a history of backhoe-loaders, since there doesn't seem to be one anywhere on the 'net. I would sure like to see a picture of your Cockshutt 1650 Backhoe Loader. Thanks! A.
George Holmes wrote on Wednesday, August 27, 2003 (PDT):Thanks for the obvious effort involved in your story. I have noticed a Cockshutt 540 "Riviera" for sale in my neighborhood for some time, and was looking for background; your article certainly did the trick, George Holmes
R.G. Johnson wrote on Wednesday, November 19, 2003 (PST):I know very little about tractors and only know the Cockshutt brand from seeing some models used as wagon towers at the Bouckville antique fair, but I recognize and appreciate the excitment of an enthusiast. Thank you, Mr. Bowes.
James Churchill wrote on Thursday, November 20, 2003 (PST):I am just kinda stunned. I grew up in saskatchewan, my dad was a cockshutt dealer, and I got to drive all those tractors...new,...and used. And all the trade-ins. Dad passed away last year, and I haven't had anything bring back the memories for me like your writing, and this site. I am sure he's looking down from heaven right now, giving me that half a wink, like when we unloaded a pair of 2250's, and he fired the first one up. I said "whaddya think?" he gave me that look. When I finished your article I said to him......"whaddya think?" I agree. You did awesome.
steve wrote on Sunday, January 18, 2004 (PST):can u send me a picture of the cockshutt factory please thanx slmillard@quickclic.net
Krieg Wunderlich wrote on Wednesday, February 04, 2004 (PST):My Grandpa Lee DeGriselles was the Cockshutt dealer in Pipestone Minnesota. He also was a farmer ho used what he sold. Thanks for your history. Brings back fond memories.
Dave Rosenow wrote on Friday, May 07, 2004 (PDT):Excellent history summation. Made even more enjoyable by the author's obvious love for Cockshutts.
Hugh Perkins wrote on Monday, May 17, 2004 (PDT):Wonderful story of a tractor company that provided the power for our family farm for 3 generations. My dad started with a 30, then went to a 40, next was a 570. In 1966 a 1650 was added and finally a used 1850 was bought in 1970. From there 4 wheel drives have taken over on the farm but the 1650 is still there and working fine (it has never been apart). I am looking for an 1850 or 1950 to use as an auger tractor and will find one of my price range some day soon I hope.
Roger Shively from Va. wrote on Wednesday, May 19, 2004 (PDT):As a owner of over twenty Cockshutts, I really enjoyed and appreciated your article. I share your love and interest for these beautiful tractors.
Daniel Gunn wrote on Saturday, June 05, 2004 (PDT):Danny, I have no way of knowing when you wrote this article, however I have run acrossed a 2055? in an auction block coming up in early July in Durand Wisconsin Approx. 7 miles south on hwy. 25. If you are interested email me back as I have to go back there June 8? on anothe service call and could possibly take a digital pic. and send it to you. Dan Gunn
dwight parliament wrote on Sunday, October 03, 2004 (PDT):I really enjoyed the article it was a nice and I mean nice history lesson. My father-in-law was given a oliver crawler he states it needs a magnito when I retire from the Navy next year maybe Ill help him restore it.
Anne wrote on Sunday, November 07, 2004 (PST):Thanks for the history. I collect model tractors for my father-in-law and I come from an area where John Deere is at. He use to work for Farmall. When I saw a model in a local sale ad for a 1950t Cockshutt tractor and a 1950T Oliver and saw that they were the colors of Farmall and John Deere, I knew I had to research it a little further.
mal wrote on Monday, November 29, 2004 (PST):Amazing article, I live in Australia, and my first knowledge of Cockshutt was a relative's combine harvester in Nov '65. Looking back, it seemed fairly modern for the time.
shane b murphy wrote on Monday, December 06, 2004 (PST):hey i just bought a 1250 cockshutt deisel and want all the info i can get on this machine absalutly anything!!!! hp.? rpm speed. voltage is the main thing its hooked up for 24 but im not sur if its origenaland if i could get a picture of the lefthand side id be more than pleased we also have a 1955 with a cab thease are verry nice tractors and man as a farm hand saying this they sure dont make them like they used to (i like the older ones better) so plz email me with all the info anyone can give me thanks for looking and great artical love reading every secand of it.
cal stotts wrote on Thursday, August 18, 2005 (PDT):I own a fiat-cockshutt 411R diesel. If anyone has any info or manuals for this tractor I would be interested in hearing from them. It's a 24 volt system now and I am considering changing it over to 12 volt. Has anyone ever done this and if so, what problems might I have?
Corey J. Cockshott wrote on Thursday, January 05, 2006 (PST):I just found this article interesting because of my last name. I was born and raised in the U.S., but I think my grandfather was born in Canada and was wandering if I was any kind of relation.
rkubik wrote on Monday, January 30, 2006 (PST):Good article, excellent research. I eally enjoyed reading it.
virgil gordon wrote on Monday, January 30, 2006 (PST):i hope you contact the people that put out the cockshutt magazine and get this article published . i found this article very informative, as i own a 1956 cockshutt 50 and my son owns a 1952 cockshutt 20
Mike Trout wrote on Wednesday, March 29, 2006 (PST):Enjoyed your website articles, and am impressed with your knowledge. I am restoring a 1967 - 1850 cockshutt. Do you have any info. on how to authentically paint it? And what brand of paint (cream and red). Would appreciate any help and direction you can provide. Thank You!! And, have a good evening! Mike Trout West Salem, Ohio
charles cripps wrote on Thursday, July 13, 2006 (PDT):Hello I have two cockshutt 50 standards. I live in arkansas and they are very rare here. My question is did oliver manufacture any cockshutt 70 orchard tractors;
Frank O'Connor wrote on Wednesday, August 30, 2006 (PDT):Not being able to afford a newer ATV(to haul logs out of our 150 acre woodlot) I happened upon an estate sale that had a White 1370(with trailer) available, which for some strange reason I bought on the spot, not having the faintest idea as to it's practicality for our purposes. In reading your article, I think I may have discovered a diamond in the rough, and would be very interested in knowing all I can about this piece of equipment.Now having a greater appreciation for it's history, and given the fact this unit is in absolute mint condition, I am not too sure, I want to turn it into a work horse pulling tress out fo the bush? Any add;l info you may have on this particular model would be very much appreciated. Thanks for your time, Frank O'Connor
clinton hannotte wrote on Friday, October 27, 2006 (PDT):I really liked this story, we have one cockshutt 1950, four ninteen hundreds,one of them front wheel asssist, an eighteen hundred, an eighteen fifty, and one wagner w-4. we still farm with the 1950, the only mechanical problem we ever had with the 1950 was the starter these are awesome tractors.
Ervin Letkeman wrote on Wednesday, January 24, 2007 (PST):found your info very interesting as i have a 35 i would like to sell
Peter Duns wrote on Thursday, April 05, 2007 (PDT):Great article on the on the Cockshutts / Whites. Having lived in the Brantford area for most of my life , I well remember the old Cockshutt / White plant , and the influence it had on the city not to mention its nemesis - Massey . Sadly , the plant has closed and has now been demolished , but the Cockshutt influence is still present in Brantford - the former Cockshutt Home Glenhyrst is now home to the Brantford Art Gallery , and the Cockshutt name still lives on in the form of the Cockshutt Road . The Cockshutt Road is a major artery which leads south of Brantford into the rich farmlands of Brant and Norfolk counties, where , if you look hard enough , you might just find some of those old Cockshutt and White tractors you wrote about still at work !
richard haygood wrote on Wednesday, May 16, 2007 (PDT):i have a 570 gas industrial backhoe 1959 mod. can you give an idea of value
Very good infomation and history wrote on Wednesday, July 11, 2007 (PDT):We have a cockshutt diesel 6 cylinder I believe 560 or 570. We are not able to get the serial number of the engine. We are looking for water pump parts. I wonder if you can help me. Thanks
Ronald Anderson wrote on Wednesday, July 11, 2007 (PDT):Back in 1968 I traded myOliver Super 66 for a Cockshutt 1350. I live near Brantford Canada and was used to the Cockshutt name. I still have the brochure. It had been painted Oliver Green and MM Yellow before the red paint job. I loved that tractor. I paid 4800 for it and sold it after a 1000 hrs or more for 3000 in 1974. I pulled a 3 bottom 14 inch IH cart plow and a IH wheel disc.
mike wrote on Tuesday, July 31, 2007 (PDT):Answered alot a questions I had as a kid growing up with a Oliver dealer in a near-by town. My dad liked the AC and MF equip, so looking at the oliver dealer with all these different looking tractors made me think of a used car-lot with a collection of tired machines. Thank You .
Pam Orbison wrote on Saturday, August 18, 2007 (PDT):Can you tell me where I can find the paint codes for a cockshut 20
George wEIKUM wrote on Wednesday, November 28, 2007 (PST): Do you have knowledge of the 99 and 990 Oliver. I'd like to know how much horse power they had and about how many were produced. Can you help me find this info, George. Thanks.
Rob Tripp wrote on Saturday, February 09, 2008 (PST):I brought a 1350 cockshutt at a farm sell and have been trying to find a parts book and repair book on it. I have not been able to find any but was wondering if I buy the JET STAR 3 book would this be the same. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you
Jessica Demlow wrote on Thursday, April 17, 2008 (PDT):I loved your article. I am a college student in Traverse City Michigan and for the end of the semester i needed to do a large presentation on something i care about. Well, for my 16th b-day my grandparents restored a Cockshutt 30 to give to me. So my project was to be on Cockshutts is what i decided. Your article helped so much with all the info for my powerpoint! Thanks
Wm. J. Earl wrote on Thursday, September 25, 2008 (PDT):Hi Danny Bowes. Your story took me right back home, We farmed in the Smith Falls area and bought and picked up a 18-28 from Frost & Wood in 1937. I have some questions for you. Wm J. Earl.
Mike Neuman wrote on Sunday, October 19, 2008 (PDT):I also ahve a love for cockshutt tractors.igrew up on a farm with a 1550 and a 1650 with continential cab and a leon loader. Then in the later years we bought a White 2-105 which was living in the lap of luxury.lol. loved hearing your story.
LINDA HOULDEN wrote on Thursday, January 08, 2009 (PST):PLEASE IS THERE ANYONE THERE THAT CAN CONFIRM COLURS FOR A 1925?? COCKSHUTT PLOW( PLOUGH) BEING RETORERED HERE IN THE UK? ANY HELP WOULD BE SO GOOD. WE ARE GENUINE AMATUER RESTORERS!! LINDA HOULDEN.
barry wrote on Tuesday, March 17, 2009 (PDT):excellent article. thank you.
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