Overview
The CO-OP E2 is a row-crop farm tractor manufactured in Brantford, Ontario, between 1952 and 1953, with approximately 4,000 units produced. It is equipped with a 4-speed gear transmission and was powered by 2.0L or 2.3L Continental four-cylinder gasoline engines. In standardized testing, the model achieved a maximum belt power of 28.94 hp and a drawbar pull of 3,266 lbs.
Ideal Applications
Tested Power and Fuel Performance:
According to Nebraska Tractor Test 474, the 2.3L gasoline engine produced 28.94 hp at the belt and 25.47 hp at the drawbar while consuming 2.9 gallons of fuel per hour at maximum belt power.
Engine and Displacement Specifications:
The tractor initially utilized a 124 ci Continental engine before transitioning to a 140 ci liquid-cooled Continental gasoline engine starting with serial number 963 in the middle of 1952.
Weight and Tire Configuration:
The unit features an operating weight of 2,820 lbs, which increases to 4,761 lbs when ballasted, and is fitted with 5.00-15 front tires and 11-24 rear tires.
Production
| Description | Row-Crop tractor / Built in Brantford, Ontario, Canada |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CO-OP |
| Original price | $2,300 (1953) |
| Total built | 4,000 |
Engine
| Engine type | Continental 2.0L 4-cyl gasoline / Continental 2.3L 4-cyl gasoline |
|---|---|
| Air cleaner | oil bath / oil bath |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.1875x4.375 inches (81 x 111 mm) |
| Compression | 6.75:1 |
| Description | Continental / gasoline / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled / The Continental 124 was the original engine used on the Cockshutt 20, installed on the first 863 tractors (serial numbers 101 to 963). It was replaced with a larger Continental 140. / Continental / gasoline / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled / The Continental 140 was the second engine used on the Cockshutt model 20. The 140 was used in the middle of the 1952 production year, starting on tractor serial number 963. |
| Displacement | 124 ci (2.0 L) / 140 ci (2.3 L) |
| Rated RPM | 1800 |
| Starter volts | 6 |
| Engine type | Continental 2.0L 4-cyl gasoline / Continental 2.3L 4-cyl gasoline |
| Belt (tested) | 28.94 hp (21.6 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 25.47 hp (19.0 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 30 hp (22.4 kW) |
Transmission
| Gears | 4 forward and 1 reverse |
|---|---|
| Transmission type | 4-speed gear |
| Type | gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
|---|---|
| Description | Independent mechanical contracting band brakes |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
Dimensions & Tires
| Ag front | 5.00-15 |
|---|---|
| Ag rear | 11-24 |
| Ballasted weight | 4,761 lbs (2159 kg) |
| Operating weight | 2,820 lbs (1279 kg) |
| Front tire | 5.00-15 |
| Rear tire | 11-24 |
| Weight | 2,820 lbs (1279 kg) |
E2 Serial Numbers
| 1952 | 101 |
|---|---|
| 1953 | 1657 |
| 1954 | 2568 |
| 1955 | 10001 |
| 1956 | 20001 |
| 1957 | 30001 |
| 1958 | 40001 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
| Final | 40115 |
| Location: | Serial number stamped into top-front of left side frame rail. |
Nebraska Tractor Test 474
| Belt fuel use (max) | 2.9 gal/hour (11.0 l/hour) |
|---|---|
| Belt power (max) | 28.94 hp (21.6 kW) |
| Description | 140 gasoline 4-speed 2WDJune 16 - 24, 1952Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 474 file / Drawbar performance / Gear 3 used for power test. / Gear 1 used for pull test. |
| Max power | 25.47 hp (19.0 kW) |
| Max pull | 3,266 lbs (1481 kg) |