McCormick-Deering W-6 Specs & Features

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McCormick-Deering W-6 Technical Specifications

McCormick-Deering W-6 is a Row-Crop tractor that was produced by the John Deere between 1940 – 1953.

Below you will find detailed technical specifications for McCormick-Deering W-6 covering engine types, horsepower ratings, weight, height, fuel type and tank volume, oil capacity and type, hydraulic system diagram, wiring diagram, battery specs, etc.

McCormick-Deering W-6 Production

Manufacturer:
Manufacturer:	McCormick-Deering (a part of International Harvester)
Type:	Standard-tread tractor
Factory:	Rock Island, Illinois, USA
Total built:	28,378
Original price:	$2,400 (1953 )
The McCormick-Deering W-6 was the “regular” or standard-tread version of the Farmall M.

McCormick-Deering W-6 Power

Engine:
Drawbar (claimed):	32.8 hp 24.5 kW
Belt (claimed):	36.7 hp 27.4 kW
Drawbar (tested):	32.48 hp 24.2 kW
Belt (tested):	36.97 hp 27.6 kW

McCormick-Deering W-6 Electrical

Ground:

positive

McCormick-Deering W-6 Mechanical

Chassis:

4×2 2WD

Steering:

manual

Cab:

Open operator station.

Transmission:

5-speed sliding gear

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO:	transmission
Rear RPM:	540

McCormick-Deering W-6 Engine detail

Engine Detail
International Harvester
distillate
4-cylinder
liquid-cooled vertical I-head
Displacement:	247.7 ci 4.1 L
Bore/Stroke:	3.875×5.25 inches 98 x 133 mm
Air cleaner:	oil bath
Compression:	4.75:1
	4.5:1 (kerosene)
Rated RPM:	1450
Firing order:	1-3-4-2
Coolant capacity:	25 qts 23.7 L
Sparkplug gap:	0.025 inches 0.635 mm
Point gap:	0.013 inches 0.330 mm
Intake valve clearance:	0.017 inches 0.432 mm (hot)
Exhaust valve clearance:	0.017 inches 0.432 mm (hot)

McCormick-Deering W-6 Transmission overview

Engine Oil

Type:	sliding gear
Gears:	5 forward and 1 reverse
Clutch:	279.4mm mechanical dry disc
Oil capacity:	52 qts 49.2 L

McCormick-Deering W-6 Dimensions

Wheelbase:	76 inches 193 cm
Length:	124.4 inches 315 cm
Width:	69.75 inches 177 cm
Height:	70.125 inches 178 cm
Height (hood):	59 inches 149 cm
Shiping weight:	4050 lbs 1837 kg
Front tread:	46.75 inches 118 cm
Rear tread:	53 inches 134 cm

McCormick-Deering W-6 Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 354

Nebraska Tractor Test 354
Distillate 5-speed 2WD September 16 – 23, 1940 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 354 file
Belt power (max):	34.23 hp 25.5 kW
Belt fuel use (max):	2.8 gal/hour 10.6 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	31.40 hp 23.4 kW
Gear 3 used for power test.
Max pull:	4,755 lbs 2156 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.

Nebraska Tractor Test 355

Nebraska Tractor Test 355
Gasoline 5-speed 2WD September 16 – 27, 1940 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 355 file
Belt power (max):	36.97 hp 27.6 kW
Belt fuel use (max):	3.0 gal/hour 11.4 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	32.48 hp 24.2 kW
Gear 2 used for power test.
Max pull:	4,777 lbs 2166 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.

FAQ

Is McCormick-Deering W-6 a good tractor?

The McCormick-Deering W-6 is one of the great tractors in the McCormick-Deering (a part of International Harvester) stable, and it has earned McCormick-Deering (a part of International Harvester) a fantastic reputation.

How much oil does a McCormick-Deering W-6 take?

Check out the McCormick-Deering W-6 oil capacity and oil type in the engine specs section as it may vary across the engines. Keep in mind, that older models might have their oil capacity increased over time. You may compare between the early and late oil capacity.

Do tractors have VIN numbers?

Every tractor has a VIN number. The number is usually engraved below the driver’s seat. Tractor manufacturers put the number in different places on the tractor body.

What was the last year McCormick-Deering (a part of International Harvester) made the W-4

The McCormick-Deering W-6 was an agricultural tractor model made from 1940 – 1953