McCormick-Deering

McCormick-Deering W-4

The McCormick-Deering W-4 is a standard-tread tractor produced from 1939 to 1952 by McCormick-Deering, a part of International Harvester. It was built in Rock Island, Illinois, USA, with a total production of 24,377 units. The W-4 is the "regular" or standard-tread version of the Farmall H. It features a 2.5L 4-cylinder engine available in distillate or gasoline versions, a 5-speed sliding gear transmission, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor has a drawbar power of about 22.5 hp (claimed) and tested drawbar power of 23.97 hp. It has a rear PTO with 540 RPM at 1650 engine RPM. Dimensions include a wheelbase of 66.75 inches, length of 114 inches, and a shipping weight of 3050 lbs. The W-4 was offered with various tire options and has a positive ground electrical system with a 6-volt battery.

Power27 hp[B]

Founded1939 - 1952

ModelW-4

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for McCormick-Deering W-4

Power

Belt (tested)	26.21 hp (19.5 kW)
Belt (claimed)	24.9 hp (18.6 kW)
Drawbar (tested)	23.97 hp (17.9 kW)
Drawbar (claimed)	22.5 hp (16.8 kW)

Tires

Ag rear	12-26, 13-26, 40-inch steel
Ag front	5.50-16, 6.00-16, 22-inch steel

Engine

Type	liquid-cooled vertical I-head
Idle RPM	400-1815
Aux. fuel	0.875 gal (3.3 L)
Cylinders	4-cylinder
Fuel tank	17.5 gal (66.2 L)
Rated RPM	1650
Air cleaner	oil bath
Bore/Stroke	3.375x4.25 inches (86 x 108 mm)
Compression	4.75:1
Displacement	152.1 ci (2.5 L)
Firing order	1-3-4-2
Oil capacity	6 qts (5.7 L)
Sparkplug gap	0.023 inches (0.584 mm)
Starter volts	6
Type gasoline	liquid-cooled vertical I-head
Engine options	International Harvester 2.5L 4-cyl distillate, International Harvester 2.5L 4-cyl gasoline
Coolant capacity	18 qts (17.0 L)
Idle RPM gasoline	400-1815
Cylinders gasoline	4-cylinder
Rated RPM gasoline	1650
Air cleaner gasoline	oil bath
Bore/Stroke gasoline	3.375x4.25 inches (86 x 108 mm)
Compression gasoline	5.9:1
Displacement gasoline	152.1 ci (2.5 L)
Firing order gasoline	1-3-4-2
Oil capacity gasoline	6 qts (5.7 L)
Intake valve clearance	0.017 inches (hot) (0.432 mm)
Sparkplug gap gasoline	0.023 inches (0.584 mm)
Starter volts gasoline	6
Exhaust valve clearance	0.017 inches (hot) (0.432 mm)
Coolant capacity gasoline	18 qts (17.0 L)
Intake valve clearance gasoline	0.017 inches (hot) (0.432 mm)
Exhaust valve clearance gasoline	0.017 inches (hot) (0.432 mm)

Variants

H	row-crop
I-4	industrial
O-4	orchard

Dimensions

Width	65.25 inches (165 cm)
Length	114 inches (289 cm)
Wheelbase	66.75 inches (169 cm)
Rear tread	52 inches (132 cm)
Front tread	45.875 inches (116 cm)
Height (hood)	51.9 inches (131 cm)
Shipping weight	3050 lbs (1383 kg)
Clearance (front axle)	15.125 inches (38 cm)
Height (steering wheel)	62.75 inches (159 cm)

Electrical

Ground	positive
Battery volts	6
Charging amps	11
Charging system	generator

Mechanical

Drive	Two-wheel drive
Brakes	Differential mechanical external contracting band brakes
Steering	Manual steering
Operator station	Open operator station

Production

Note	The W-4 is the "regular" or standard-tread version of the Farmall H.
Type	Standard-tread tractor
Built in	Rock Island, Illinois, USA
Total built	24,377
Original price	$1,900
Years produced	1939 - 1952

Belt Pulley

RPM	1019
Speed	2601 ft/min (792.78 meters/min)
Width	7.50 inches (19 cm)
Diameter	9.75 inches (24 cm)

Transmission

Type	sliding gear
Gears	5 forward and 1 reverse
Clutch	dry disc
Oil capacity	24 qts (22.7 L)

Serial Numbers

1940	WBH501
1941	WBH943
1942	WBH4056
1943	WBH5693
1944	WBH7593
1945	WBH11171
1946	WBH13934
1947	WBH16022
1948	WBH18880
1949	WBH21912
1950	WBH24470
1951	WBH28167
1952	WBH31214
1953	WBH33067