McCormick-Deering Super WD-9 tractor specifications

1953 - 1956

1953 - 1956 Standard-tread tractor

Production

Production Manufacturer:McCormick-Deering (a part of International Harvester)
Type:Standard-tread tractor
Factory:Melrose Park, Illinois, USA
Total built:10,938

Variants

Variants Super WDR-9:rice special

McCormick-Deering Super WD-9 Power

McCormick-Deering Super WD-9 Power Belt (claimed):65 hp
48.5 kW
Drawbar (tested):57.37 hp
42.8 kW
Belt (tested):65.19 hp
48.6 kW
power test details ...

1953 - 1956

Standard-tread tractor

Nebraska Tractor Test 518

Nebraska Tractor Test 518
Diesel 5-speed 2WD May 10 - 19, 1954 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 518 file
Belt power (max):	65.19 hp 48.6 kW
Belt fuel use (max):	4.5 gal/hour 17.0 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	57.37 hp 42.8 kW
Gear 3 used for power test.
Max pull:	8,416 lbs 3817 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.

McCormick-Deering Super WD-9 Engine

McCormick-Deering Super WD-9 Engine International Harvester 5.7L 4-cyl diesel Fuel tank:35 gal
132.5 L
Engine details ...

1953 - 1956

Standard-tread tractor

Engine Detail

Engine Detail
International Harvester
diesel
4-cylinder
liquid-cooled vertical I-head
Displacement:	349.9 ci 5.7 L
Bore/Stroke:	4.50x5.50 inches 114 x 140 mm
Compression:	15.6:1
Rated RPM:	1500
Starter:	gasoline-start
Starter volts:	12
Coolant capacity:	36 qts 34.1 L

Mechanical

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

1953 - 1956

Standard-tread tractor

Transmission

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

Speeds

Speeds

Power Take-off (PTO)

Power Take-off (PTO) Rear RPM:540

Dimensions & Tires

Dimensions & Tires Wheelbase:83.4 inches
211 cm
Weight:7,300 lbs
3311 kg
Front tire:7.50x18
Rear tire:18.00x26
Full dimensions and tires ...

1953 - 1956

Standard-tread tractor

McCormick-Deering Super WD-9 Tires

McCormick-Deering Super WD-9 Tires
Ag front:	7.50x18
Ag rear:	18.00x26

Dimensions

Dimensions
Wheelbase:	83.4 inches 211 cm
Length:	140 inches 355 cm
Width:	81 inches 205 cm
Height:	83 inches 210 cm
Weight:	7,300 lbs 3311 kg
Ballasted weight:	12,790 lbs 5801 kg
Front tread:	52 inches 132 cm
Rear tread:	66.5 inches 168 cm

Super WD-9 Serial Numbers

Super WD-9 Serial Numbers Location:Serial number plate on the right side of the Super WD-9 clutch housing.
photo of Super WD-9 serial number
1953:501
1954:1935
1955:5232
1956:6864
Final:7232
1956:6866 (WDR-9)
Final:7242 (WDR-9)

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