McCormick-Deering Super W-4 tractor specifications

1953 - 1954

1953 - 1954 Standard-tread tractor

Production

Production Manufacturer:McCormick-Deering (a part of International Harvester)
Type:Standard-tread tractor
Total built:28,784
Original price:$2,100 (1954)

McCormick-Deering Super W-4 Power

McCormick-Deering Super W-4 Power Drawbar (claimed):23 hp
17.2 kW
PTO (claimed):30 hp
22.4 kW
Drawbar (tested):29.31 hp
21.9 kW
Belt (tested):33.85 hp
25.2 kW
power test details ...

1953 - 1954

Standard-tread tractor

Nebraska Tractor Test 491

Nebraska Tractor Test 491
Gasoline 5-speed 2WD April 27 - May 13, 1953 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 491 file
Belt power (max):	33.85 hp 25.2 kW
Belt fuel use (max):	3.0 gal/hour 11.4 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	29.31 hp 21.9 kW
Gear 3 used for power test.
Max pull:	4,501 lbs 2041 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.

McCormick-Deering Super W-4 Engine

McCormick-Deering Super W-4 Engine International Harvester 2.7L 4-cyl gasoline Fuel tank:17 gal
64.3 L
Engine details ...

1953 - 1954

Standard-tread tractor

Engine Detail

Engine Detail
International Harvester
gasoline
4-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement:	164 ci 2.7 L
Bore/Stroke:	3.50x4.25 inches 89 x 108 mm
Air cleaner:	oil bath
Compression:	6.1:1
Rated RPM:	1650
Firing order:	1-3-4-2
Starter volts:	6
Coolant capacity:	16.5 qts 15.6 L
Sparkplug gap:	0.025 inches 0.635 mm
Point gap:	0.020 inches 0.508 mm
Intake valve clearance:	0.017 inches 0.432 mm hot
Exhaust valve clearance:	0.017 inches 0.432 mm hot

Mechanical

Mechanical Chassis:4x2 2WD
Steering:manual
Brakes:mechanical disc
Cab:Open operator station.
Transmission:5-speed sliding gear
Transmission details ...

1953 - 1954

Standard-tread tractor

Transmission

Transmission
Type:	sliding gear
Gears:	5 forward and 1 reverse
Clutch:	dry plate

Speeds

Speeds

Power Take-off (PTO)

Power Take-off (PTO) Rear RPM:540

Dimensions & Tires

Dimensions & Tires Wheelbase:89.25 inches
226 cm
Weight:3875 lbs
1757 kg
Front tire:5.50-16
Rear tire:11-38
Full dimensions and tires ...

1953 - 1954

Standard-tread tractor

McCormick-Deering Super W-4 Tires

McCormick-Deering Super W-4 Tires
Ag front:	5.50-16
Ag rear:	11-38

Dimensions

Dimensions
Wheelbase:	89.25 inches 226 cm
Length:	114 inches 289 cm
Width:	67 inches 170 cm
Height:	81 inches 205 cm
Weight:	3875 lbs 1757 kg

Super W-4 Serial Numbers

Super W-4 Serial Numbers Location:Left side of tractor, on clutch housing
photo of Super W-4 serial number
1953:501
1954:2668

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