The McCormick-Deering W-14 is a 4x2 two-wheel drive, standard-tread gasoline-powered tractor designed for a range of agricultural tasks. Produced by International Harvester, it features a 4-cylinder liquid-cooled engine with a displacement of 113.1 cubic inches and operates at a rated RPM of 1650. The W-14 utilizes a simple, rugged unsophisticated 3-speed transmission. With its modest hand-crank starting system, it exemplifies the machinery of its era, requiring a manual touch to begin operations. The W-14 was likely known for its reliability and straightforward maintenance in its day. Measuring 103 inches in length and 50 inches in width, it has a front tire size of 5.50x16 and a larger rear tire size of 9.00x24, which would have provided a stable base for various farm activities. The efficient design coupled with its 3,300-pound operation weight indicates the tractor was built for durability over finesse, catering to the no-frills needs of early to mid-20th-century farming.
