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Overview
Production
Manufacturer
McCormick-Deering (a part of International Harvester)
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Standard-tread tractor
Factories
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
Factories
Melrose Park, Illinois, USA
Total built
67,418
Original price
$3,300
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The 9-series tractors consisted of six models, the W-9, WD-9, WR-9, WDR-9, I-9, and ID-9. The D models are diesel. The R is a rice model, with larger fenders and a hand-clutch to allow driving while standing. The I models were industrial, with different gear ratios and foot-operated throttle.
Engine
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International Harvester 5.5L 4-cyl gasoline
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International Harvester 5.5L 4-cyl distillate
Fuel tank
36 gal | 136.3 L
Aux. fuel
0.875 gal | 3.3 L
Transmission
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5-speed sliding gear
Power
Drawbar (claimed)
35 hp | 26.1 kW
Belt (claimed)
45 hp | 33.6 kW
Plows
4
Drawbar (tested)
44.15 hp | 32.9 kW
Belt (tested)
49.40 hp | 36.8 kW
Mechanical
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Two-wheel drive
Steering
manual worm-type gear
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Differential external contracting band brakes
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Open operator station.
Dimensions
Weight
5950 to 6350 pounds
Front tire
30x6
Rear tire
48x12
Serial location
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Serial number plate on the right side of the McCormick-Deering W-9, ahead of the belt pulley.
Electrical
Ground
positive
Engine
Engine options
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International Harvester 5.5L 4-cyl gasoline
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International Harvester 5.5L 4-cyl distillate
Engine detail
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International Harvester
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gasoline
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4-cylinder
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liquid-cooled vertical I-head
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The gasoline engine was standard on the I-9, and an option on the W-9 until 1947, when it became the standard engine.
Displacement
334.5 ci | 5.5 L
Bore/Stroke
4.40x5.50 inches | 112 x 140 mm
Compression
5.4:1
Rated RPM
1500
Coolant capacity (Coolant)
44 qts | 41.6 L
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International Harvester
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distillate
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4-cylinder
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liquid-cooled
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The all-fuel engine was designed for tractor fuel and gasoline lower than 70 octane. It was the standard W-9 and WR-9 engine until 1947, when the gasoline engine became standard and the all-fuel engine was an option. The all-fuel engine was an option for the I-9.
Displacement
334.5 ci | 5.5 L
Bore/Stroke
4.40x5.50 inches | 112 x 140 mm
Rated RPM
1500
Coolant capacity (Coolant)
40 qts | 37.9 L
Transmission
Transmission
Type
sliding gear
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverse
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Fifth gear was locked out on tractors equipped with steel wheels.