McCormick-Deering W-9

The McCormick-Deering W-9 is a standard-tread tractor produced from 1940 to 1953 by McCormick-Deering, a part of International Harvester. It was built in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Melrose Park, Illinois, USA, with a total production of 67,418 units. The W-9 was part of the 9-series tractors which included six models: W-9, WD-9, WR-9, WDR-9, I-9, and ID-9. The W-9 was a gasoline tractor with a 5.5L 4-cylinder engine, available in gasoline and distillate fuel options. It featured a 5-speed sliding gear transmission, manual worm-type steering, and differential external contracting band brakes. The tractor had an open operator station and was two-wheel drive. It had a drawbar power of 35 hp claimed and 44.15 hp tested, and could pull 4 plows. The W-9 had a shipping weight of 5,950 lbs and an operating weight of 6,350 lbs. Tires were steel with front sizes 30x6 or 7.50-18 and rear sizes 48x12, 14-34, 15-34, or 14-32. The tractor was originally priced at $3,300.