McCormick-Deering 15-30
The McCormick-Deering 15-30 is a standard-tread farm tractor produced from 1923 to 1929 by McCormick-Deering, a part of International Harvester. Built in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA, it features a 6.3L 4-cylinder kerosene engine, a 3-speed gear transmission, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor has a claimed drawbar power of 15 hp and belt power of 30 hp, with tested drawbar and belt powers higher. It weighs 6000 lbs and rides on steel tires sized 34x6 front and 50x12 rear. The operator station is open, and the tractor was designed for farm use during the 1920s.
Power33 hp[B]
Founded1923 - 1929
Model15-30
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for McCormick-Deering 15-30
Power
| Belt (tested) | 34.91 hp (26.0 kW) |
|---|---|
| Belt (claimed) | 30 hp (22.4 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 26.67 hp (19.9 kW) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 15 hp (11.2 kW) |
Tires
| Rear tire | 50x12 steel |
|---|---|
| Front tire | 34x6 steel |
Engine
| Cooling | liquid-cooled vertical, valve-in-head |
|---|---|
| Aux. fuel | 1 gal (3.8 L) |
| Cylinders | 4-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 18.5 gal (70.0 L) |
| Fuel type | kerosene |
| Rated RPM | 1050 |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.50x6.00 inches (114 x 152 mm) |
| Displacement | 381.7 ci (6.3 L) |
| Manufacturer | International Harvester |
| Starter type | hand-crank |
| Coolant capacity | 48 qts (45.4 L) |
Dimensions
| Width | 65 inches (165 cm) |
|---|---|
| Height | 70 inches (177 cm) |
| Length | 137 inches (347 cm) |
| Weight | 6000 lbs (2721 kg) |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Type | Standard-tread tractor |
|---|---|
| Built in | Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA |
| Years produced | 1923 - 1929 |
References
| Book | Will A Tractor Pay On Your Farm? published in 1930, by International Harvester |
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Transmission
| Type | gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 3 forward and 1 reverse |
| Speeds | 3-speed gear |
Serial Numbers
| 1921 | TG101 |
|---|---|
| 1922 | TG312 |
| 1923 | TG----- |
| 1924 | TG----- |
| 1925 | TG----- |
| 1926 | TG----- |
| 1927 | TG50022 |
| 1928 | TG70501 |
| Final | TG99925 |
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