McCormick-Deering TD-40

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The McCormick-Deering TD-40 is a powerful tractor built for tough farm work. It has a 4-cylinder diesel engine made by International Harvester. This engine is liquid-cooled and has a displacement of 460.7 cubic inches. The tractor can reach speeds up to 1200 RPM, making it strong enough for most farming tasks.

The TD-40 is big and heavy, weighing 12,080 pounds. It's 140 inches long, 63.75 inches wide, and 82.5 inches tall. The tractor has 5 forward gears and 1 reverse gear, giving farmers good control in different situations. It can pull up to 6,562 pounds at 2.76 mph, which is impressive for its time. The tractor also has a belt pulley that can provide 53.46 horsepower for running other farm equipment.

This tractor is built to work hard and efficiently. It uses about 2.74 gallons of fuel per hour at maximum power. The engine stays cool even during tough jobs, with the water temperature reaching 174°F at maximum load. The TD-40 also has a wide tread width of 47 3/4 inches, which helps it stay stable on different types of ground.
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Key Specifications

Operating Weight: 12080 lb (5479 kg)

Fuel Type: Diesel, starts with gasoline

McCormick-Deering TD-40 vs. Similar Tractors

Operating Weight

The Operating Weight for the McCormick-Deering TD-40 is Above Average. It is greater than 80% 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 TD-40 is Above Average. It is greater than 89% 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 TD-40 is Poor. It is greater than 2% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

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Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
International Harvester
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation
Vertical
Valve Configuration
I-head
Fuel Type
Diesel, starts with gasoline
Cylinders
4
Displacement
461 ci (7.5 L)
Bore
4.75 in (120.6 mm)
Stroke
6.50 in (165.1 mm)
Rated RPM
1200

Transmission

Forward Gears
5
Reverse Gears
1