McCormick-Deering W-4: all source data

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Overview

Production
ManufacturerMcCormick-Deering (a part of International Harvester)
(no label)Standard-tread tractor
(no label)Built in Rock Island, Illinois, USA
Total built24,377
Original price$1,900
(no label)The W-4 is the "regular" or standard-tread version of the Farmall H.
Engine
(no label)International Harvester 2.5L 4-cyl distillate
(no label)International Harvester 2.5L 4-cyl gasoline
Fuel tank17.5 gal | 66.2 L
Aux. fuel0.875 gal | 3.3 L
Transmission
(no label)5-speed sliding gear
Power
Drawbar (claimed)22.5 hp | 16.8 kW
Belt (claimed)24.9 hp | 18.6 kW
Drawbar (tested)23.97 hp | 17.9 kW
Belt (tested)26.21 hp | 19.5 kW
Mechanical
(no label)Two-wheel drive
(no label)Manual steering
(no label)Differential mechanical external contracting band brakes
(no label)Open operator station.
Pto
Rear PTOtransmission
Rear PTO Type540
Engine RPM540@1650
Dimensions
Wheelbase66.75 inches | 169 cm
Weight3050 lbs | 1383 kg
Front tire5.50-16
Rear tire12-26
Serial location
(no label)Left side of tractor, on clutch housing.
Belt pulley
Diameter9.75 inches | 24 cm
Width7.50 inches | 19 cm
RPM1019
Speed2601 ft/min | 792.78 meters/min
Electrical
Groundpositive
Charging systemgenerator
Charging amps11
Battery volts6

Engine

Engine options
(no label)International Harvester 2.5L 4-cyl distillate
(no label)International Harvester 2.5L 4-cyl gasoline
Engine detail
(no label)International Harvester
(no label)distillate
(no label)4-cylinder
(no label)liquid-cooled vertical I-head
Displacement152.1 ci | 2.5 L
Bore/Stroke3.375x4.25 inches | 86 x 108 mm
Air cleaneroil bath
Compression4.75:1
Rated RPM1650
Idle RPM400-1815
Firing order1-3-4-2
Starter volts6
Coolant capacity (Coolant)18 qts | 17.0 L
Sparkplug gap0.023 inches | 0.584 mm
Intake valve clearance0.017 inches (hot) | 0.432 mm
Exhaust valve clearance0.017 inches (hot) | 0.432 mm
(no label)International Harvester
(no label)gasoline
(no label)4-cylinder
(no label)liquid-cooled vertical I-head
Displacement152.1 ci | 2.5 L
Bore/Stroke3.375x4.25 inches | 86 x 108 mm
Air cleaneroil bath
Compression5.9:1
Rated RPM1650
Idle RPM400-1815
Firing order1-3-4-2
Starter volts6
Coolant capacity (Coolant)18 qts | 17.0 L
Sparkplug gap0.023 inches | 0.584 mm
Intake valve clearance0.017 inches (hot) | 0.432 mm
Exhaust valve clearance0.017 inches (hot) | 0.432 mm
Engine oil
Oil capacity6 qts | 5.7 L
Oil capacity6 qts | 5.7 L

Transmission

Transmission
Typesliding gear
Gears5 forward and 1 reverse
Clutchdry disc
Oil capacity24 qts | 22.7 L

Dimensions

Tires
Ag front5.50-16
Ag front6.00-16
Ag rear12-26
Ag rear13-26
Ag front22-inch steel
Ag rear40-inch steel
Dimensions
Wheelbase66.75 inches | 169 cm
Length114 inches | 289 cm
Width65.25 inches | 165 cm
Height (steering wheel)62.75 inches | 159 cm
Height (hood)51.9 inches | 131 cm
Shipping weight3050 lbs | 1383 kg
Clearance (front axle)15.125 inches | 38 cm
Front tread45.875 inches | 116 cm
Rear tread52 inches | 132 cm