McCormick-Deering WD-40

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The McCormick-Deering WD-40 is a powerful diesel tractor built for tough farm work. It has a strong 4-cylinder engine made by International Harvester. This engine is liquid-cooled and can produce up to 48.79 horsepower. The tractor has a 3-speed gear transmission with one reverse gear, giving farmers good control in the fields.

One unique feature of the WD-40 is its steel wheels with spade lug extensions. These help the tractor grip the soil better. The tractor is quite large, measuring 141.5 inches long, 65.5 inches wide, and 67 inches tall. It's also heavy, weighing 8,450 pounds. This size and weight make it stable for big jobs. The WD-40 has a hand-cranked gasoline ignition to start it up, which was common for tractors of its time. It also has an oil bath air cleaner to keep the engine running smoothly in dusty conditions.
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Key Specifications

Transmission: Gear

Operating Weight: 8450 lb (3833 kg)

Fuel Type: Diesel

McCormick-Deering WD-40 vs. Similar Tractors

Operating Weight

The Operating Weight for the McCormick-Deering WD-40 is Average. It is greater than 67% 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 WD-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 WD-40 is Poor. It is greater than 2% 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
Diesel
Cylinders
4
Displacement
461 ci (7.5 L)
Bore
4.75 in (120.6 mm)
Stroke
6.50 in (165.1 mm)
Rated RPM
1100
Tested Power Output
49 hp (36.4 kW)

Transmission

Type
Gear
Forward Gears
3
Reverse Gears
1