McCormick-Deering TA-40

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The McCormick-Deering TA-40 is a powerful tractor built for serious farm work. It has a big 6-cylinder gasoline engine made by International Harvester. This engine is liquid-cooled and has a displacement of 278.7 cubic inches, which is quite large for a tractor of its time. The engine runs at 1600 RPM, giving it plenty of power for tough jobs.

This tractor is big and heavy, weighing 10,790 pounds. It's 141 inches long, 65 inches wide, and 65 inches tall. The TA-40 has a gear transmission with 5 forward gears and 1 reverse gear, allowing for different speeds when working in the fields. It also has a Category 3 hitch, which means it can handle large implements. The cooling system holds 48 quarts of coolant, helping the engine stay at the right temperature during long work days.
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Key Specifications

Transmission: Gear

Operating Weight: 10790 lb (4894 kg)

Fuel Type: Gasoline

McCormick-Deering TA-40 vs. Similar Tractors

Operating Weight

The Operating Weight for the McCormick-Deering TA-40 is Above Average. It is greater than 76% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Operating weight distribution of Utility tractors

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Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the McCormick-Deering TA-40 is Above Average. It is greater than 72% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine displacement distribution of Utility tractors

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Engine Rated RPM

The Engine Rated RPM for the McCormick-Deering TA-40 is Poor. It is greater than 5% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine rated RPM distribution of Utility tractors

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Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
International Harvester
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation
Vertical
Valve Configuration
I-head
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Cylinders
6
Displacement
279 ci (4.6 L)
Bore
3.62 in (92.1 mm)
Stroke
4.50 in (114.3 mm)
Rated RPM
1600

Transmission

Type
Gear
Forward Gears
5
Reverse Gears
1