McCormick-Deering
McCormick-Deering Super AWD-6
The McCormick-Deering Super AWD-6 is a standard-tread tractor produced from 1953 to 1957 by McCormick-Deering, a part of International Harvester, built in Melbourne, Australia. It features a 4.3L 4-cylinder diesel engine with glow plugs for starting, a 5-speed transmission with 5 forward and 1 reverse gear, and optional rear PTO. The tractor has two-wheel drive with manual drum brakes and an open operator station. Dimensions include a 76.5 inch wheelbase, 125 inch length, and operating weight up to 7,298 lbs. Tires are 7.50-16 front and 14x30 rear. Variants include kerosene and diesel engine options with standard or row-crop fronts.
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Founded1953 - 1957
ModelSuper AWD-6
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for McCormick-Deering Super AWD-6
Power
| Brakes | Differential manual drum brakes |
|---|---|
| Mechanical | Two-wheel drive |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Tires
| Rear tire | 14x30 |
|---|---|
| Front tire | 7.50-16 |
Engine
| Type | International Harvester 4.3L 4-cyl diesel |
|---|---|
| Details | International Harvester diesel 4-cylinder liquid-cooled. The diesel on the Super AWD-6 used glow plugs for starting, unlike the gasoline starter of the US-built Super WD-6 |
| Fuel tank | 17.5 gal (66.2 L) |
| Rated RPM | 1450 |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.00x5.25 inches (102 x 133 mm) |
| Displacement | 264 ci (4.3 L) |
| Oil capacity | 6.4 qts (6.1 L) |
| Starter type | electric |
| Coolant capacity | 20 qts (18.9 L) |
| Intake valve clearance | 0.022 inches (hot) (0.559 mm) |
| Exhaust valve clearance | 0.022 inches (hot) (0.559 mm) |
Variants
| Super AM | kerosene engine, row-crop front |
|---|---|
| Super AMD | diesel engine, row-crop front |
| Super AW-6 | kerosense engine, standard front |
| Super AWD-6 | diesel engine, standard front |
Dimensions
| Width | 72.75 inches (184 cm) |
|---|---|
| Height | 70.75 inches (air cleaner) (179 cm) |
| Length | 125 inches (317 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 76.5 inches (194 cm) |
| Rear tread | 55 inches (139 cm) |
| Front tread | 46.75 inches (118 cm) |
| Shipping weight | 5,768 lbs (2616 kg) |
| Ground clearance | 15.1 inches (rear axle) (38 cm) |
| Height (exhaust) | 91.5 inches (232 cm) |
| Operating weight | 7,298 lbs (3310 kg) |
Production
| Type | Standard-tread tractor |
|---|---|
| Built in | Melbourne, Australia |
| Manufacturer | McCormick-Deering (a part of International Harvester) |
| Years produced | 1953 - 1957 |
Belt Pulley
| RPM | 899 |
|---|---|
| Speed | 2588 ft/min (788.82 meters/min) |
| Width | 7.5 inches (19 cm) |
| Diameter | 11 inches (27 cm) |
Transmission
| Type | 5-speed |
|---|---|
| Gears | 5 forward and 1 reverse |
| Oil capacity | 41.6 qts (39.4 L) |
Serial Numbers
| 1953 | 1755 to 3506 |
|---|---|
| 1954 | 3507 to 6431 |
| 1955 | 6432 to 6507 |
| 1956 | 6508 to 7968 |
| 1957 | 7959 to 8900 |
| Location | Right side of tractor on clutch housing |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Rear PTO | optional |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO Type | 537 |
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