McCormick-Deering 10-20
The McCormick-Deering 10-20 is a tractor produced by Mccormick Deering. It is equipped with a 283.7 ci 4.6 L engine. Transmission: 3 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 3700 lbs 1678 kg.
Fuel & Capacities
14.5 gal
54.9 L
Transmission
3 forward and 1 reverse
Operating Weight
3700 lbs
1678 kg
Overview
![]() | 1923 - 1939
Standard-tread tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | McCormick-Deering (a part of International Harvester) |
Standard-tread tractor | |
Built in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA | |
McCormick-Deering 10-20 Engine | |
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International Harvester 4.6L 4-cyl kerosene | |
Fuel tank | 14.5 gal
54.9 L |
Aux. fuel | 0.75 gal
2.8 L |
Engine details ... | |
McCormick-Deering 10-20 Transmission | |
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3-speed unsynchronized gear | |
Transmission details ... |
McCormick-Deering 10-20 Power | |
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Drawbar (claimed) | 10 hp
7.5 kW |
Belt (claimed) | 20 hp
14.9 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 19.60 hp
14.6 kW |
Belt (tested) | 24.8 hp
18.5 kW |
Performance test details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Open operator station. |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Weight | 3700 lbs
1678 kg |
Front tire | 30x4.50 |
Rear tire | 42x12 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Belt Pulley | |
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Diameter | 15.25 inches
38 cm |
Width | 7 inches
17 cm |
RPM | 661 |
References | |
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International Tractors - The Line That Offers You A Choice published in 1933, by International Harvester | |
Will A Tractor Pay On Your Farm? published in 1930, by International Harvester | |
McCormick-Deering Tractors - Modern Agricultural Power published in 1933, by International Harvester |
Engine
Engine Detail — 283.7 ci / 4.6 L Kerosene
Manufacturer | International Harvester |
Fuel Type | Kerosene |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled vertical, valve-in-head |
Displacement | 283.7 ci
4.6 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.25x5.00 inches
108 x 127 mm |
Rated RPM | 1000 |
Coolant capacity | 36 qts
34.1 L |
Transmission
Transmission — 3 forward and 1 reverse unsynchronized gear
Type | unsynchronized gear |
Gears | 3 forward and 1 reverse |
Clutch | dry disc |
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Dimensions
McCormick-Deering 10-20 Tires | |
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Ag front | 30x4.50 stel |
Ag rear | 42x12 steel |
Dimensions | |
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Length | 123 inches
312 cm |
Width | 60 inches
152 cm |
Height | 62 inches
157 cm |
Weight | 3700 lbs
1678 kg |
Tests
Tractor Tests | |
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NTTL 95: kerosene 3-speed 2WD | |
NTTL 142: kerosene 3-speed 2WD |
Nebraska Tractor Test 95 | |
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Kerosene 3-speed 2WD
September 25 - October 3, 1923
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 95 file | |
Belt power (max) | 21.84 hp
16.3 kW |
Belt fuel use (max) | 2.3 gal/hour
8.7 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 15.54 hp
11.6 kW |
Max pull | 2,640 lbs
1197 kg |
Nebraska Tractor Test 142 | |
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Kerosene 3-speed 2WD
October 3 - 8, 1927
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 142 file | |
Belt power (max) | 24.8 hp
18.5 kW |
Belt fuel use (max) | 2.7 gal/hour
10.2 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 19.60 hp
14.6 kW |
Max pull | 2,955 lbs
1340 kg |
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Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Mccormick Deering McCormick-Deering 10-20.
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
Mccormick Deering McCormick-Deering 10-20 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Mccormick Deering McCormick-Deering 10-20.
Converted Equivalents:
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