McCormick-Deering
McCormick-Deering TD-40
The McCormick-Deering TD-40 is an agricultural crawler tractor produced from 1933 to 1939 by McCormick-Deering, a part of International Harvester. It features a 7.6L 4-cylinder diesel engine that starts on gasoline and switches to diesel operation. The tractor has a 5-speed transmission with 5 forward and 1 reverse gear, and offers an open operator station with optional canopy or steel cab. It has a drawbar power of 37 hp claimed and tested drawbar power up to 48.53 hp. The TD-40 runs on crawler tracks with multiple width options and has a rear PTO type 535. It was built in Melrose Park, Illinois, USA.
Power53 hp[B]
Founded1933 - 1939
ModelTD-40
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for McCormick-Deering TD-40
Power
| Belt (tested) | 53.46 hp (39.9 kW) |
|---|---|
| Belt (claimed) | 48 hp (35.8 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 48.53 hp (36.2 kW) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 37 hp (27.6 kW) |
Engine
| Type | 7.6L 4-cyl diesel |
|---|---|
| Aux. fuel | 1.25 gal (4.7 L) |
| Fuel tank | 42 gal (159.0 L) |
| Rated RPM | 1100 |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.75x6.50 inches (121 x 165 mm) |
| Compression | 15:1 |
| Description | The TD-40's diesel engine was started on gasoline and then switched to diesel. The engine was manually cranked from the left side, which supplied fuel to a spark-ignition combustion chamber. Exhaust gas from this chamber was directed into the cylinders of the diesel. At 700 RPMs the gasoline chamber shut down and the engine ran as a true diesel. |
| Displacement | 460.7 ci (7.6 L) |
| Manufacturer | International Harvester |
| Oil capacity | 12 qts (11.4 L) |
| Coolant capacity | 60 qts (56.8 L) |
Tracks
| Widths | 16 inches (40 cm),8 inches (20 cm),18 inches (45 cm),20 inches (50 cm),22 inches (55 cm),24 inches (60 cm),30 inches (76 cm) |
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Dimensions
| Width | 63.75 inches (161 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 140 inches (355 cm) |
| Weight | 12400 to 12750 pounds (5624 to 5783 kg) |
| Ground clearance | 11.75 inches (29 cm) |
| Height (exhaust) | 82.5 inches (209 cm) |
Mechanical
| Drive | crawler |
|---|---|
| Operator station | Open operator station. Optional canopy or steel cab. |
Production
| Type | Agricultural Crawler tractor |
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| Built in | Melrose Park, Illinois, USA |
| Years produced | 1933 - 1939 |
Belt Pulley
| RPM | 591 |
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| Width | 9 inches (22 cm) |
| Diameter | 16.75 inches (42 cm) |
Transmission
| Type | 5-speed |
|---|---|
| Gears | 5 forward and 1 reverse |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Rear PTO Type | 535 |
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