McCormick-Deering WD-6

McCormick-Deering WD-6 Technical Specifications

McCormick-Deering WD-6 is a Row-Crop tractor that was produced by the John Deere between 1940 – 1952.

Below you will find detailed technical specifications for McCormick-Deering WD-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 WD-6 Production











Manufacturer:
Manufacturer: McCormick-Deering (a part of International Harvester)
Type: Standard-tread tractor
Factory: Rock Island, Illinois, USA


McCormick-Deering WD-6 Power













Engine:
Drawbar (claimed): 31.4 hp
23.4 kW
Belt (claimed): 36.4 hp
27.1 kW
Drawbar (tested): 31.02 hp
23.1 kW
Belt (tested): 34.75 hp
25.9 kW

McCormick-Deering WD-6 Mechanical



















Chassis: 4×2 2WD
Steering: manual
Cab: Open operator station.
Transmission: 5-speed gear

Power Take-off (PTO)







Rear PTO: transmission
Rear RPM: 540

Title serial numbers













































Location: Serial number plate located on the clutch housing.
1940: WDBK 516
1941: WDBK 1225
1942: WDBK 3718
1943: —-
1944: WDBK 6371
1945: WDBK 9509
1946: WDBK 14019
1947: WDBK 16811
1948: WDBK 24020
1949: WDBK 28906
1950: WDBK 35566
1951: WDBK 39443
1952: WDBK 45175


how to read serial numbers…

What year is my McCormick-Deering WD-6? Serial Number Decoder

The serial number list shows the first tractor built in each year. The other tractors for that year will have successively higher numbers. Your serial number should be between two of the stated numbers.

The list only includes the numbers of the first tractors produced in each year. Your serial should be somewhere between two numbers.Unless you happen to be the first person to own a tractor, your number will not appear on the list.

McCormick-Deering WD-6 Engine detail




























Engine Detail
International Harvester
diesel
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
Compression: 14.2:1
Rated RPM: 1450
Firing order: 1-3-4-2
Coolant capacity: 27 qts
25.6 L



McCormick-Deering WD-6 Transmission overview

Engine Oil









Type: gear
Gears: 5 forward and 1 reverse
Clutch: 279.4mm mechanical dry disc

McCormick-Deering WD-6 Dimensions

























Wheelbase: 76 inches
193 cm
Length: 124.4 inches
315 cm
Width: 63 inches
160 cm
Height: 90 inches
228 cm
Height (hood): 59 inches
149 cm
Shiping weight: 4350 lbs
1973 kg
Front tread: 46.75 inches
118 cm
Rear tread: 53 inches
134 cm

McCormick-Deering WD-6 Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 356


































Nebraska Tractor Test 356
Diesel 5-speed 2WD
September 20 – 27, 1940
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 356 file
Belt power (max): 34.75 hp
25.9 kW
Belt fuel use (max): 2.3 gal/hour
8.7 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power: 31.02 hp
23.1 kW
Gear 3 used for power test.
Max pull: 4806 lbs
2180 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.

FAQ

Is McCormick-Deering WD-6 a good tractor?

The McCormick-Deering WD-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 WD-6 take?

Check out the McCormick-Deering WD-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 WD-6?

The McCormick-Deering WD-6 was an agricultural tractor model made from 1940 – 1952

Where is the serial number on a McCormick-Deering WD-6?

Lookup serial number plate located on the clutch housing.

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