The McCormick-Deering A554 is a standard-tread tractor that was produced by McCormick-Deering, a part of International Harvester. It is equipped with a 4x2 2WD chassis and has a manual transmission with 5 forward and 1 reverse gear. The tractor is powered by an International Harvester 4.3L 4-cylinder engine, which has a displacement of 264 cubic inches. The engine bore and stroke measure 4.00 x 5.25 inches respectively, and it is capable of producing 57 horsepower. The "Engine - Engine Detail" suggests it could run on diesel or kerosene, indicating that there might have been different fuel system options available for the same engine model. The 4-cylinder engine follows a firing order of 1-3-4-2. The A554's specifications suggest it was designed to handle a variety of farming duties with moderate power.
