McCormick-Deering Super W-4: all source data

All 51 values recorded for this model, as the source lists them and in its units. The spec sheet shows the same data checked, typed and converted.

Overview

Production
ManufacturerMcCormick-Deering (a part of International Harvester)
(no label)Standard-tread tractor
Total built28,784
Original price$2,100 (1954)
Engine
(no label)International Harvester 2.7L 4-cyl gasoline
Fuel tank17 gal | 64.3 L
Transmission
(no label)5-speed sliding gear
Power
Drawbar (claimed)23 hp | 17.2 kW
PTO (claimed)30 hp | 22.4 kW
Drawbar (tested)29.31 hp | 21.9 kW
Belt (tested)33.85 hp | 25.2 kW
Mechanical
(no label)Two-wheel drive
Steeringmanual
(no label)Mechanical disc brakes
(no label)Open operator station.
Pto
Rear PTO Type540
Dimensions
Wheelbase89.25 inches | 226 cm
Weight3875 lbs | 1757 kg
Front tire5.50-16
Rear tire11-38
Serial location
(no label)Left side of tractor, on clutch housing
Belt pulley
Diameter9.75 inches | 24 cm
Width7.5 inches | 19 cm
RPM2601
Speed1019 ft/min | 310.59 meters/min

Engine

Engine detail
(no label)International Harvester
(no label)gasoline
(no label)4-cylinder
(no label)liquid-cooled
Displacement164 ci | 2.7 L
Bore/Stroke3.50x4.25 inches | 89 x 108 mm
Air cleaneroil bath
Compression6.1:1
Rated RPM1650
Firing order1-3-4-2
Starter volts6
Coolant capacity (Coolant)16.5 qts | 15.6 L
Sparkplug gap0.025 inches | 0.635 mm
Point gap0.020 inches | 0.508 mm
Intake valve clearance0.017 inches | 0.432 mm
Exhaust valve clearance0.017 inches | 0.432 mm

Transmission

Transmission
Typesliding gear
Gears5 forward and 1 reverse
Clutchdry plate

Dimensions

Tires
Ag front5.50-16
Ag rear11-38
Dimensions
Wheelbase89.25 inches | 226 cm
Length114 inches | 289 cm
Width67 inches | 170 cm
Height81 inches | 205 cm
Weight3875 lbs | 1757 kg