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McCormick-Deering W-6

McCormick-Deering W-6 tractor
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The McCormick-Deering W-6 was the "regular" or standard-tread version of the Farmall M. It was produced from 1940 to 1953 by McCormick-Deering, a part of International Harvester, built in Rock Island, Illinois, USA. The tractor featured a 4.1L 4-cylinder engine available in distillate and gasoline versions, a 5-speed sliding gear transmission, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. It had a rear PTO with a 540 rpm type and an open operator station. The W-6 had a wheelbase of 76 inches, weighed 4050 lbs, and used 6.00-16 front tires and 13-30 rear tires. Total production was 28,378 units, with an original price of $2,400 in 1953.
McCormick-Deering W-6tractorspecificationsenginetransmissionpowerdimensionsInternational Harvesterfarm tractor
Power40 hp[B]
Founded1940 - 1953
ModelW-6

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for McCormick-Deering W-6

Power

Belt (tested):36.97 hp (27.6 kW)
Belt (claimed):36.7 hp (27.4 kW)
Drawbar (tested):32.48 hp (24.2 kW)
Drawbar (claimed):32.8 hp (24.5 kW)

Tires

Ag rear:13-30
Ag front:6.00-16
Rear tire:13-30
Front tire:6.00-16

Engine

Options:International Harvester 4.1L 4-cyl distillate, International Harvester 4.1L 4-cyl gasoline
Aux. fuel:0.88 gal (3.3 L)
Fuel tank:21 gal (79.5 L)

International Harvester 4.1L 4-cyl gasoline

Fuel:gasoline
Cooling:liquid-cooled vertical I-head
Cylinders:4-cylinder
Rated RPM:1450
Air cleaner:oil bath
Bore/Stroke:3.875x5.25 inches (98 x 133 mm)
Compression:5.65:1
Displacement:247.7 ci (4.1 L)
Firing order:1-3-4-2
Manufacturer:International Harvester

International Harvester 4.1L 4-cyl distillate

Fuel:distillate
Cooling:liquid-cooled vertical I-head
Cylinders:4-cylinder
Point gap:0.013 inches (0.330 mm)
Rated RPM:1450
Air cleaner:oil bath
Bore/Stroke:3.875x5.25 inches (98 x 133 mm)
Compression:4.75:1 (4.5:1 kerosene)
Displacement:247.7 ci (4.1 L)
Firing order:1-3-4-2
Manufacturer:International Harvester
Sparkplug gap:0.025 inches (0.635 mm)
Coolant capacity:25 qts (23.7 L)
Intake valve clearance:0.017 inches (hot) (0.432 mm)
Exhaust valve clearance:0.017 inches (hot) (0.432 mm)

Variants

M:row-crop
I-6:industrial
WD-6:diesel

Dimensions

Width:69.75 inches (177 cm)
Height:70.125 inches (178 cm)
Length:124.4 inches (315 cm)
Wheelbase:76 inches (193 cm)
Rear tread:53 inches (134 cm)
Front tread:46.75 inches (118 cm)
Height (hood):59 inches (149 cm)
Shipping weight:4050 lbs (1837 kg)

Electrical

Ground:positive

Mechanical

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Steering:Manual steering
Operator station:Open operator station

Production

Type:Standard-tread tractor
Built in:Rock Island, Illinois, USA
Description:The McCormick-Deering W-6 was the "regular" or standard-tread version of the Farmall M.
Total built:28,378
Original price:$2,400 in 1953
Production years:1940 - 1953

Belt Pulley

RPM:899
Speed:2588 ft/min (788.82 meters/min)
Width:7.5 inches (19 cm)
Diameter:11 inches (27 cm)

Transmission

Type:sliding gear
Gears:5 forward and 1 reverse
Clutch:279.4mm mechanical dry disc
Oil capacity:52 qts (49.2 L)

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO:transmission
Rear PTO Type:540

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