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McCormick-Deering W-4

McCormick-Deering W-4 tractor
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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.
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Power27 hp[B]
Founded1939 - 1952
ModelW-4

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)
International Harvester gasoline engine:-
International Harvester distillate engine:-

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

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO:transmission
Engine RPM:540@1650
Rear PTO Type:540

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