McCormick-Deering

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
Plows4 (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 rear50x12 steel
Ag front34x6 steel
Engine
Typediesel
Coolingliquid-cooled vertical I-head
Aux. fuel1.25 gal (4.7 L)
Cylinders4-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 tank31 gal (117.3 L)
Rated RPM1100
Air cleaneroil bath
Bore/Stroke4.75x6.50 inches (121 x 165 mm)
Compression17:1
Displacement460.7 ci (7.6 L)
ManufacturerInternational Harvester
Starter typehand-cranked gasoline-ignition
Coolant capacity56 qts (53.0 L)
Variants
WA-40gasoline
WD-40diesel
WK-40kerosene
Dimensions
Width65.5 inches (166 cm)
Height67 inches (170 cm)
Length141.5 inches (359 cm)
Weight7,550 lbs (3424 kg)
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SteeringManual steering
Final drivesspur gear
Operator stationOpen operator station
Production
TypeStandard-tread tractor
Built inMilwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
Years made1935 - 1940
Belt Pulley
RPM588
Speed2580 ft/min (786.38 meters/min)
Width9 inches (22 cm)
Diameter16.75 inches (42 cm)
Transmission
Typegear
Gears3 forward and 1 reverse
Clutchdry disc