McCormick-Deering

McCormick-Deering ODS-6

The McCormick-Deering ODS-6 is an orchard/vineyard tractor produced from 1947 to 1953 by McCormick-Deering, a part of International Harvester. Built in Rock Island, Illinois, USA, a total of 522 units were made. It features a 4-cylinder 4.1L International Harvester diesel engine, a 5-speed gear transmission, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor has an open operator station and a rear PTO type of 540. It is designed specifically for orchard and vineyard use with variants including standard, orchard, orchard without full sheet metal, diesel orchard, industrial, and diesel industrial models. The tractor's dimensions include a wheelbase of 76.25 inches, length of 133.25 inches, width of 59.75 inches, height of 61.5 inches, and weight of 5385 lbs. It uses 6.00-16 front tires and 13-26 rear tires.
Power40 hp[B]
Founded1947 - 1953
ModelODS-6

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for McCormick-Deering ODS-6

Power
Belt (claimed)36 hp (26.8 kW)
Drawbar (claimed)31.5 hp (23.5 kW)
Engine
Type4-cylinder diesel, liquid-cooled
Aux. fuel0.875 gal (3.3 L)
Fuel tank20.5 gal (77.6 L)
Rated RPM1450
Bore/Stroke3.875x5.25 inches (98 x 133 mm)
Displacement247.7 ci (4.1 L)
ManufacturerInternational Harvester
Variants
I-6industrial
O-6orchard
W-6standard
ID-6diesel industrial
OS-6orchard without full sheet metal
ODS-6diesel OS-6
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
Production
TypeOrchard/Vineyard tractor
Built inRock Island, Illinois, USA
Total built522
Years produced1947 - 1953
References
SourceGeneral Line Catalog published in 1949, by International Harvester
Belt Pulley
RPM899
Speed2588 ft/min (788.82 meters/min)
Width7.5 inches (19 cm)
Diameter11 inches (27 cm)
Transmission
Typegear
Gears5 forward and 1 reverse
Dimensions & Tires
Width59.75 inches (151 cm)
Height61.5 inches (156 cm)
Length133.25 inches (338 cm)
Weight5385 lbs (2442 kg)
Rear tire13-26
Wheelbase76.25 inches (193 cm)
Front tire6.00-16
Rear tread45 inches (114 cm)
Front tread46.75 inches (118 cm)
Clearance (front axle)15.75 inches (40 cm)
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO Type540