McCormick-Deering WD-40
The McCormick-Deering WD-40 is a standard-tread farm tractor produced from 1935 to 1940 by McCormick-Deering, a part of International Harvester. It was built in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. The WD-40 is a diesel variant in the WD-40 series, featuring an International Harvester 7.6L 4-cylinder diesel engine with 48.9 hp estimated engine power. It has a 3-speed gear transmission with dry disc clutch, two-wheel drive with spur gear final drives, and manual steering. The tractor weighs 7,550 lbs and rides on 34x6 front and 50x12 rear steel tires. It delivers a tested drawbar power of 37.21 hp and belt power of 48.79 hp, capable of pulling 4 14-inch plows. The belt pulley diameter is 16.75 inches with a speed of 2580 ft/min. The WD-40 was designed for farm use with an open operator station.
Power48 hp[B]
Founded1935 - 1940
ModelWD-40
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for McCormick-Deering WD-40
Power
| Plows | 4 (14-inch) |
|---|---|
| Belt (tested) | 48.79 hp (36.4 kW) |
| Belt (claimed) | 44 hp (32.8 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 37.21 hp (27.7 kW) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 28 hp (20.9 kW) |
Tires
| Ag rear | 50x12 steel |
|---|---|
| Ag front | 34x6 steel |
Engine
| Type | diesel |
|---|---|
| Cooling | liquid-cooled vertical I-head |
| Aux. fuel | 1.25 gal (4.7 L) |
| Cylinders | 4-cylinder 8-valve (The WD-40 engine has twelve total valves. The four intake valves on the gasoline start manifold are blocked off during diesel operation.) |
| Fuel tank | 31 gal (117.3 L) |
| Rated RPM | 1100 |
| Air cleaner | oil bath |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.75x6.50 inches (121 x 165 mm) |
| Compression | 17:1 |
| Displacement | 460.7 ci (7.6 L) |
| Manufacturer | International Harvester |
| Starter type | hand-cranked gasoline-ignition |
| Coolant capacity | 56 qts (53.0 L) |
Variants
| WA-40 | gasoline |
|---|---|
| WD-40 | diesel |
| WK-40 | kerosene |
Dimensions
| Width | 65.5 inches (166 cm) |
|---|---|
| Height | 67 inches (170 cm) |
| Length | 141.5 inches (359 cm) |
| Weight | 7,550 lbs (3424 kg) |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Final drives | spur gear |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Type | Standard-tread tractor |
|---|---|
| Built in | Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA |
| Years made | 1935 - 1940 |
Belt Pulley
| RPM | 588 |
|---|---|
| Speed | 2580 ft/min (786.38 meters/min) |
| Width | 9 inches (22 cm) |
| Diameter | 16.75 inches (42 cm) |
Transmission
| Type | gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 3 forward and 1 reverse |
| Clutch | dry disc |
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