McCormick-Deering ODS-6 Specs ( 1947-1953 )
Overview
The McCormick-Deering ODS-6 is a diesel-powered orchard and vineyard tractor produced in Rock Island, Illinois, between 1947 and 1953. This specialized model features a 4.1L 4-cylinder International Harvester engine capable of delivering a claimed 36 belt horsepower and 31.5 drawbar horsepower.
Ideal Applications
Orchard and Vineyard Operations:
With its specific design as an orchard/vineyard tractor and compact dimensions, including a 59.75-inch width, this model is built for navigating confined agricultural spaces.
Stationary Belt Work:
The integrated 11-inch diameter belt pulley operating at 899 RPM allows the tractor to power various external farm implements using its 36 claimed belt horsepower.
Standard Field Utility:
Equipped with a 5-speed gear transmission and a 540 RPM rear PTO, the ODS-6 provides the mechanical versatility needed for diverse two-wheel drive farm tasks.
Production
| Description | Orchard/Vineyard tractor / Built in Rock Island, Illinois, USA |
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| Manufacturer | McCormick-Deering (a part of International Harvester) |
| Total built | 522 |
Engine
| Aux. fuel | 0.875 gal (3.3 L) |
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| Engine type | International Harvester 4.1L 4-cyl diesel |
| Fuel tank | 20.5 gal (77.6 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.875x5.25 inches (98 x 133 mm) |
| Description | International Harvester / diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 247.7 ci (4.1 L) |
| Rated RPM | 1450 |
| Belt (claimed) | 36 hp (26.8 kW) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 31.5 hp (23.5 kW) |
Transmission
| Gears | 5 forward and 1 reverse |
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| Transmission type | 5-speed gear |
| Type | gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
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| Description | Manual steering |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
PTO
| Rear PTO Type | 540 |
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Dimensions & Tires
| Clearance (front axle) | 15.75 inches (40 cm) |
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| Front tread | 46.75 inches (118 cm) |
| Height | 61.5 inches (156 cm) |
| Length | 133.25 inches (338 cm) |
| Rear tread | 45 inches (114 cm) |
| Weight | 5385 lbs (2442 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 76.25 inches (193 cm) |
| Width | 59.75 inches (151 cm) |
| Front tire | 6.00-16 |
| Rear tire | 13-26 |
| Weight | 5385 lbs (2442 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 76.25 inches (193 cm) |
| Ag front | 6.00-16 |
| Ag rear | 13-26 |
Belt Pulley
| Diameter | 11 inches (27 cm) |
|---|---|
| RPM | 899 |
| Speed | 2588 ft/min (788.82 meters/min) |
| Width | 7.5 inches (19 cm) |
References
| Description | General Line Catalog published in 1949, by International Harvester |
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Variants
| I-6 | industrial |
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| ID-6 | diesel industrial |
| O-6 | orchard |
| ODS-6 | diesel OS-6 |
| OS-6 | orchard without full sheet metal |
| W-6 | standard |