McCormick-Deering
McCormick-Deering TA-40
The McCormick-Deering TA-40 is an agricultural crawler tractor produced from 1932 to 1936 by McCormick-Deering, a part of International Harvester. Built in Chicago, Illinois, USA, a total of 1,313 units were made. It features a 4.6L 6-cylinder gasoline engine with an estimated 50 hp engine power for comparison. The tractor has a 5-speed gear transmission with a dry disc clutch and a crawler drive. It has an open operator station and weighs 10,790 lbs (4,894 kg). The TA-40 was succeeded by the McCormick-Deering T-40 model produced from 1937 to 1939.
Power50 hp[B]
Founded1932 - 1936
ModelTA-40
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for McCormick-Deering TA-40
Power
| Belt (tested) | 46.48 hp (34.7 kW) |
|---|---|
| Belt (claimed) | 45 hp (33.6 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 42.72 hp (31.9 kW) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 35 hp (26.1 kW) |
Engine
| Type | 4.6L 6-cyl gasoline |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank | 42 gal (159.0 L) |
| Rated RPM | 1600 |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.625x4.50 inches (92 x 114 mm) |
| Displacement | 278.7 ci (4.6 L) |
| Manufacturer | International Harvester |
| Configuration | liquid-cooled vertical I-head |
| Coolant capacity | 48 qts (45.4 L) |
Dimensions
| Width | 65 inches (165 cm) |
|---|---|
| Height | 65 inches (165 cm) |
| Length | 141 inches (358 cm) |
| Weight | 10790 lbs (4894 kg) |
Mechanical
| Drive | crawler |
|---|---|
| Operator station | Open operator station. |
Production
| Type | Agricultural Crawler tractor |
|---|---|
| Built in | Chicago, Illinois, USA |
| Total built | 1,313 |
| Years produced | 1932 - 1936 |
Belt Pulley
| RPM | 603.8 |
|---|---|
| Width | 9 inches (22 cm) |
| Diameter | 16.75 inches (42 cm) |
Transmission
| Type | gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 5 forward and 1 reverse |
| Clutch | dry disc |
TA-40 Serial Numbers
| 1932 | 501 |
|---|---|
| 1933 | 834 |
| 1934 | 1471 |
| 1935 | 3086 |
| 1936 | 4649 |
| Final | 6624 |
| Location | Seat, right side |
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