McCormick-Deering

McCormick-Deering Super WD-6

The McCormick-Deering Super WD-6 is a farm tractor produced from 1952 to 1954 by McCormick-Deering, a part of International Harvester, built in Rock Island, Illinois, USA. It features a 4-cylinder 4.3L diesel engine with 33 hp drawbar power and 41 hp PTO power (claimed). The tractor offers a 5-speed gear transmission or an optional 10-speed two-speed power shift Torque Amplifier transmission available on the Super WD-6-TA variant. It has two-wheel drive, disc brakes, and an open operator station. The tractor weighs 5,500 lbs and rides on 6.00x16 front tires and 15.00x30 rear tires.

Power45 hp[P]

Founded1952 - 1954

ModelSuper WD-6

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for McCormick-Deering Super WD-6

Power

Belt (tested)	46.84 hp (34.9 kW)
PTO (claimed)	41 hp (30.6 kW)
Drawbar (tested)	38.15 hp (28.4 kW)
Drawbar (claimed)	33 hp (24.6 kW)

Engine

Type	4-cylinder diesel, liquid-cooled
Fuel tank	20.5 gal (77.6 L)
Rated RPM	1450
Bore/Stroke	4.00x5.25 inches (102 x 133 mm)
Compression	16.5:1
Displacement	264 ci (4.3 L)
Firing order	1-3-4-2
Manufacturer	International Harvester
Starter volts	12
Coolant capacity	28 qts (26.5 L)

Variants

WD6-TA	Torque Amplifier transmission
Super W-6	gasoline engine

Mechanical

Drive	Two-wheel drive
Brakes	Disc brakes
Operator station	Open operator station

Production

Built in	Rock Island, Illinois, USA
Years made	1952 - 1954

Transmission

Type	gear
Gears	5 forward and 1 reverse
Clutch	dry disc
Options	5-speed gear, 10-speed two-speed power shift
Torque Amplifier	NoteThe Torque Amplifier was available on the Super WD-6-TA in 1954 Typetwo-speed power shift Gears10 forward and 2 reverse TransmissionInternational Harvester Torque Amplifier