McCormick-Deering
McCormick-Deering W-6
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.
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 | Fuelgasoline Coolingliquid-cooled vertical I-head Cylinders4-cylinder Rated RPM1450 Air cleaneroil bath Bore/Stroke3.875x5.25 inches (98 x 133 mm) Compression5.65:1 Displacement247.7 ci (4.1 L) Firing order1-3-4-2 ManufacturerInternational Harvester |
| International Harvester 4.1L 4-cyl distillate | Fueldistillate Coolingliquid-cooled vertical I-head Cylinders4-cylinder Point gap0.013 inches (0.330 mm) Rated RPM1450 Air cleaneroil bath Bore/Stroke3.875x5.25 inches (98 x 133 mm) Compression4.75:1 (4.5:1 kerosene) Displacement247.7 ci (4.1 L) Firing order1-3-4-2 ManufacturerInternational Harvester Sparkplug gap0.025 inches (0.635 mm) Coolant capacity25 qts (23.7 L) Intake valve clearance0.017 inches (hot) (0.432 mm) Exhaust valve clearance0.017 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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