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McCormick-Deering Super WD-6 Specs ( 1952-1954 )

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Production

Description Built in Rock Island, Illinois, USA
Manufacturer McCormick-Deering (a part of International Harvester)

Engine

Engine type International Harvester 4.3L 4-cyl diesel
Fuel tank 20.5 gal (77.6 L)
Bore/Stroke 4.00x5.25 inches (102 x 133 mm)
Compression 16.5:1
Coolant capacity 28 qts (26.5 L)
Description International Harvester / diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled
Displacement 264 ci (4.3 L)
Firing order 1-3-4-2
Rated RPM 1450
Starter volts 12
Belt (tested) 46.84 hp (34.9 kW)
Drawbar (claimed) 33 hp (24.6 kW)
Drawbar (tested) 38.15 hp (28.4 kW)
PTO (claimed) 41 hp (30.6 kW)

Transmission

Clutch dry disc
Description The Torque Amplifier was available on the Super WD-6-TA in 1954
Gears 5 forward and 1 reverse / 10 forward and 2 reverse
Transmission International Harvester Torque Amplifier
Type gear / two-speed power shift
Transmission type 5-speed gear / 10-speed two-speed power shift
Transmission type 5-speed gear / 10-speed two-speed power shift

Mechanical

Cab Open operator station.
Description Disc brakes
Drive type Two-wheel drive

Dimensions & Tires

Height 90 inches (228 cm)
Length 125 inches (317 cm)
Weight 5,500 lbs (2494 kg)
Width 70 inches (177 cm)
Front tire 6.00x16
Rear tire 15.00x30
Weight 5,500 lbs (2494 kg)
Ag front 6.00x16
Ag rear 15.00x30

Nebraska Tractor Test 478

Belt fuel use (max) 3.3 gal/hour (12.5 l/hour)
Belt power (max) 46.84 hp (34.9 kW)
Description Diesel 5-speed 2WDJuly 8 - 17, 1952Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 478 file / Drawbar performance / Gear 3 used for power test. / Gear 1 used for pull test.
Max power 38.15 hp (28.4 kW)
Max pull 5857 lbs (2656 kg)

Super WD-6 Serial Number Location

Description Serial number on the left side of the Super WD-6, on the clutch housing.

Super WD-6 Serial Numbers

1952 501
1953 2277
1954 8997
Description FAQ: How to read a serial number table.
Final 9084

Variants

Super W-6 gasoline engine
WD6-TA Torque Amplifier transmission