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McCormick-Deering Super WD-9

The McCormick-Deering Super WD-9 is a standard-tread farm tractor produced from 1953 to 1956 by McCormick-Deering, a part of International Harvester. Built in Melrose Park, Illinois, USA, a total of 10,938 units were made. It features a 5.7L 4-cylinder diesel engine with 65 hp belt power and a 5-speed gear transmission. The tractor has two-wheel drive, manual steering, mechanical disc brakes, and an open operator station. It is equipped with a rear PTO of 540 rpm and rides on 7.50x18 front and 18.00x26 rear tires. The tractor weighs 7,300 lbs and has a ballasted weight of 12,790 lbs. The Super WD-9 was also available in a rice special variant called the Super WDR-9.
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Power72 hp[B]
Founded1953 - 1956
ModelSuper WD-9

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for McCormick-Deering Super WD-9

Power

Belt (tested):65.19 hp (48.6 kW)
Belt (claimed):65 hp (48.5 kW)
Drawbar (tested):57.37 hp (42.8 kW)

Tires

Ag rear:18.00x26
Ag front:7.50x18

Engine

Type:diesel
Cooling:liquid-cooled vertical I-head
Starter:gasoline-start
Cylinders:4-cylinder
Fuel tank:35 gal (132.5 L)
Rated RPM:1500
Bore/Stroke:4.50x5.50 inches (114 x 140 mm)
Compression:15.6:1
Displacement:349.9 ci (5.7 L)
Manufacturer:International Harvester
Starter volts:12
Coolant capacity:36 qts (34.1 L)

Variants

Super WDR-9:rice special

Dimensions

Width:81 inches (205 cm)
Height:83 inches (210 cm)
Length:140 inches (355 cm)
Weight:7,300 lbs (3311 kg)
Wheelbase:83.4 inches (211 cm)
Rear tread:66.5 inches (168 cm)
Front tread:52 inches (132 cm)
Ballasted weight:12,790 lbs (5801 kg)

Mechanical

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Brakes:Mechanical disc brakes
Steering:manual
Operator station:Open operator station

Production

Type:Standard-tread tractor
Built in:Melrose Park, Illinois, USA
Total built:10,938
Production years:1953 - 1956

Belt Pulley

RPM:707
Speed:2593 ft/min (790.35 meters/min)
Width:8.5 inches (21 cm)
Diameter:14 inches (35 cm)

Transmission

Type:gear
Gears:5 forward and 1 reverse
Clutch:dry disc

Serial Numbers

1953:501
1954:1935
1955:5232
1956:6864
Final:7232
1956 (WDR-9):6866
Final (WDR-9):7242

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO Type:540

Related Models

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Model:Super WD-6

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Model:WD-9