McCormick-Deering W-6: all source data
All 71 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| Manufacturer | McCormick-Deering (a part of International Harvester) |
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| (no label) | Standard-tread tractor |
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| (no label) | Built in Rock Island, Illinois, USA |
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| Total built | 28,378 |
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| (no label) | Original price was $2,400 in 1953 |
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| (no label) | The McCormick-Deering W-6 was the "regular" or standard-tread version of the Farmall M. |
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Engine| (no label) | International Harvester 4.1L 4-cyl distillate |
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| (no label) | International Harvester 4.1L 4-cyl gasoline |
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| Fuel tank | 21 gal | 79.5 L |
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| Aux. fuel | 0.88 gal | 3.3 L |
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Transmission| (no label) | 5-speed sliding gear |
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Power| Drawbar (claimed) | 32.8 hp | 24.5 kW |
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| Belt (claimed) | 36.7 hp | 27.4 kW |
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| Drawbar (tested) | 32.48 hp | 24.2 kW |
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| Belt (tested) | 36.97 hp | 27.6 kW |
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Mechanical| (no label) | Two-wheel drive |
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| (no label) | Manual steering |
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| (no label) | Open operator station. |
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Pto| Rear PTO | transmission |
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| Rear PTO Type | 540 |
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Dimensions| Wheelbase | 76 inches | 193 cm |
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| Weight | 4050 lbs | 1837 kg |
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| Front tire | 6.00-16 |
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| Rear tire | 13-30 |
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Belt pulley| Diameter | 11 inches | 27 cm |
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| Width | 7.5 inches | 19 cm |
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| RPM | 899 |
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| Speed | 2588 ft/min | 788.82 meters/min |
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Engine
Engine options| (no label) | International Harvester 4.1L 4-cyl distillate |
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| (no label) | International Harvester 4.1L 4-cyl gasoline |
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Engine detail| (no label) | International Harvester |
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| (no label) | distillate |
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| (no label) | 4-cylinder |
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| (no label) | liquid-cooled vertical I-head |
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| Displacement | 247.7 ci | 4.1 L |
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| Bore/Stroke | 3.875x5.25 inches | 98 x 133 mm |
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| Air cleaner | oil bath |
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| Compression | 4.75:1 |
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| Compression | 4.5:1 (kerosene) |
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| Rated RPM | 1450 |
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| Firing order | 1-3-4-2 |
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| Coolant capacity (Coolant) | 25 qts | 23.7 L |
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| Sparkplug gap | 0.025 inches | 0.635 mm |
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| Point gap | 0.013 inches | 0.330 mm |
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| Intake valve clearance | 0.017 inches (hot) | 0.432 mm |
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| Exhaust valve clearance | 0.017 inches (hot) | 0.432 mm |
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| (no label) | International Harvester |
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| (no label) | gasoline |
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| (no label) | 4-cylinder |
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| (no label) | liquid-cooled vertical I-head |
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| Displacement | 247.7 ci | 4.1 L |
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| Bore/Stroke | 3.875x5.25 inches | 98 x 133 mm |
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| Air cleaner | oil bath |
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| Compression | 5.65:1 |
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| Rated RPM | 1450 |
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| Firing order | 1-3-4-2 |
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Transmission
Transmission| Type | sliding gear |
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| Gears | 5 forward and 1 reverse |
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| Clutch | 279.4mm mechanical dry disc |
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| Oil capacity | 52 qts | 49.2 L |
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Dimensions
Tires| Ag front | 6.00-16 |
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| Ag rear | 13-30 |
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Dimensions| Wheelbase | 76 inches | 193 cm |
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| Length | 124.4 inches | 315 cm |
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| Width | 69.75 inches | 177 cm |
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| Height | 70.125 inches | 178 cm |
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| Height (hood) | 59 inches | 149 cm |
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| Shipping weight | 4050 lbs | 1837 kg |
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| Front tread | 46.75 inches | 118 cm |
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| Rear tread | 53 inches | 134 cm |
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