McCormick-Deering W-40: all source data

All 75 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
(no label)Built in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
(no label)The W-40 paint color changed from grey to red on November 1, 1936.
Engine
(no label)International Harvester 4.9L 6-cyl gasoline
(no label)International Harvester 4.9L 6-cyl kerosene
(no label)International Harvester 4.0L 6-cyl gasoline
Fuel tank31 gal | 117.3 L
Aux. fuel1.25 gal | 4.7 L
Transmission
(no label)3-speed unsynchronized gear
(no label)4-speed unsynchronized gear
Power
Drawbar (claimed)28 hp | 20.9 kW
Belt (claimed)45 hp | 33.6 kW
Drawbar (tested)35.22 hp | 26.3 kW
Belt (tested)49.76 hp | 37.1 kW
Mechanical
(no label)Two-wheel drive
Final drivesbull gear
(no label)Manual steering
(no label)Open operator station.
Pto
Rear PTO Type553
Dimensions
Wheelbase85 inches | 215 cm
Weight6100 lbs | 2766 kg
Front tire34x6
Rear tire50x12
Belt pulley
Diameter15.7 inches | 39 cm
Width9 inches | 22 cm
RPM645
Speed2647 ft/min | 806.81 meters/min

Engine

Engine options
(no label)International Harvester 4.9L 6-cyl gasoline
(no label)International Harvester 4.9L 6-cyl kerosene
(no label)International Harvester 4.0L 6-cyl gasoline
Engine detail
(no label)International Harvester FBB
(no label)gasoline
(no label)6-cylinder
(no label)liquid-cooled vertical I-head
Displacement298.2 ci | 4.9 L
Bore/Stroke3.75x4.50 inches | 95 x 114 mm
Rated RPM1750
Oil capacity9 qts | 8.5 L
Coolant capacity (Coolant)48 qts | 45.4 L
(no label)International Harvester
(no label)kerosene
(no label)6-cylinder
(no label)liquid-cooled
Displacement298.2 ci | 4.9 L
Bore/Stroke3.75x4.50 inches | 95 x 114 mm
Air cleaneroil bath
Rated RPM1750
(no label)International Harvester
(no label)gasoline
(no label)6-cylinder
(no label)liquid-cooled
(no label)The 242ci engine was used on the early production models of the WA-40 with gasoline engine. This was later replaced with the 298ci engine.
Displacement242 ci | 4.0 L
Bore/Stroke3.375x4.50 inches | 86 x 114 mm
Air cleaneroil bath
Rated RPM1750

Transmission

Transmission options
(no label)3-speed unsynchronized gear
(no label)4-speed unsynchronized gear
Transmission
Typeunsynchronized gear
Gears3 forward and 1 reverse
Clutchdry disc
Typeunsynchronized gear
Gears4 forward and 1 reverse
Clutchdry disc
(no label)High-speed fourth gear was only for tractors with rubber tires.

Dimensions

Tires
Ag front34x6 (steel)
Ag rear50x12 (steel)
Dimensions
Wheelbase85 inches | 215 cm
Length141.5 inches | 359 cm
Width65.75 inches | 167 cm
Height (exhaust)73 inches | 185 cm
Weight6100 lbs | 2766 kg
Front tread52.25 inches | 132 cm
Rear tread53 inches | 134 cm