McCormick-Deering Super WD-6 Specs ( 1952-1954 )
Production
| Description | Built in Rock Island, Illinois, USA |
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| Manufacturer | McCormick-Deering (a part of International Harvester) |
Engine
| Engine type | International Harvester 4.3L 4-cyl diesel |
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| 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 |
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| 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. |
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| Description | Disc brakes |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
Dimensions & Tires
| Height | 90 inches (228 cm) |
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| 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) |
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| 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. |
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Super WD-6 Serial Numbers
| 1952 | 501 |
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| 1953 | 2277 |
| 1954 | 8997 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
| Final | 9084 |
Variants
| Super W-6 | gasoline engine |
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| WD6-TA | Torque Amplifier transmission |