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McCormick-Deering Super W-4 Specs ( 1953-1954 )

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Production

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

Engine

Engine type International Harvester 2.7L 4-cyl gasoline
Fuel tank 17 gal (64.3 L)
Air cleaner oil bath
Bore/Stroke 3.50x4.25 inches (89 x 108 mm)
Compression 6.1:1
Coolant capacity 16.5 qts (15.6 L)
Description International Harvester / gasoline / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled
Displacement 164 ci (2.7 L)
Exhaust valve clearance 0.017 inches (0.432 mm)
Firing order 1-3-4-2
Intake valve clearance 0.017 inches (0.432 mm)
Point gap 0.020 inches (0.508 mm)
Rated RPM 1650
Sparkplug gap 0.025 inches (0.635 mm)
Starter volts 6
Belt (tested) 33.85 hp (25.2 kW)
Drawbar (claimed) 23 hp (17.2 kW)
Drawbar (tested) 29.31 hp (21.9 kW)
PTO (claimed) 30 hp (22.4 kW)

Transmission

Clutch dry plate
Gears 5 forward and 1 reverse
Transmission type 5-speed sliding gear
Type sliding gear

Mechanical

Cab Open operator station.
Description Mechanical disc brakes
Drive type Two-wheel drive
Steering manual

PTO

Rear PTO Type 540

Dimensions & Tires

Height 81 inches (205 cm)
Length 114 inches (289 cm)
Weight 3875 lbs (1757 kg)
Wheelbase 89.25 inches (226 cm)
Width 67 inches (170 cm)
Front tire 5.50-16
Rear tire 11-38
Weight 3875 lbs (1757 kg)
Wheelbase 89.25 inches (226 cm)
Ag front 5.50-16
Ag rear 11-38

Belt Pulley

Diameter 9.75 inches (24 cm)
RPM 2601
Speed 1019 ft/min (310.59 meters/min)
Width 7.5 inches (19 cm)

Links

Description Farmall-H.com: detailed information on the H

Nebraska Tractor Test 491

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

Super W-4 Serial Number Location

Description Left side of tractor, on clutch housing

Super W-4 Serial Numbers

1953 501
1954 2668
Description FAQ: How to read a serial number table.