The McCormick-Deering O-6 is an Orchard/Vineyard category tractor, designed for use in specialized agricultural environments. Featuring a 4x2 two-wheel drive chassis and manual steering, this model is fitted with a 5-speed gear transmission, which includes 5 forward and 1 reverse gear. Equipped with a gasoline-powered International Harvester 4-cylinder engine, it offers a displacement of 247.7 cubic inches, with a bore and stroke of 3.875 inches by 5.25 inches respectively. The engine's compression ratio is high at 5.65:1 and operates at a rated RPM of 1450, adopts a liquid-cooling method to maintain its temperature, and is designed as naturally aspirated without the use of forced induction. The tractor measures 133.25 inches in length, 65 inches in width, and 63.5 inches in height, with an operating weight of 5310 pounds. Its agricultural tires are 6.00-16 in the front and 13-26 in the rear, suitable for orchard and vineyard terrain. The McCormick-Deering O-6 reflects the engineering of its time to cater to specific farming needs like those found in orchards and vineyards.
