McCormick-Deering 15-30

The McCormick-Deering 15-30 is a tractor produced by Mccormick Deering. It is equipped with a 381.7 ci 6.3 L engine. The rated power output is 34.91 hp 26.0 kW. Transmission: 3 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 6000 lbs 2721 kg.

Engine Power
34.91 hp 26.0 kW
Fuel & Capacities
18.5 gal 70.0 L
Transmission
3 forward and 1 reverse
Operating Weight
6000 lbs 2721 kg

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Overview

McCormick-Deering 15-30 tractor photo
1923 - 1929 Standard-tread tractor
1923 - 1929
Standard-tread tractor
Production
Manufacturer
McCormick-Deering (a part of International Harvester)
Standard-tread tractor
Built in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
McCormick-Deering 15-30 Engine
International Harvester 6.3L 4-cyl kerosene
Fuel tank
18.5 gal 70.0 L
Aux. fuel
1 gal 3.8 L
Engine details ...
McCormick-Deering 15-30 Transmission
3-speed gear
Transmission details ...
McCormick-Deering 15-30 Power
Drawbar (claimed)
15 hp 11.2 kW
Belt (claimed)
30 hp 22.4 kW
Drawbar (tested)
26.67 hp 19.9 kW
Belt (tested)
34.91 hp 26.0 kW
Performance test details ...
Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Manual steering
Open operator station.
Dimensions & Tires
Weight
6000 lbs 2721 kg
Front tire
34x6
Rear tire
50x12
Full dimensions and tires ...
References
15-30 references literature
Will A Tractor Pay On Your Farm? published in 1930, by International Harvester

Engine

Engine Detail — 381.7 ci / 6.3 L Kerosene

Manufacturer
International Harvester
Fuel Type
Kerosene
Configuration
4-cylinder, liquid-cooled vertical, valve-in-head
Displacement
381.7 ci 6.3 L
Bore/Stroke
4.50x6.00 inches 114 x 152 mm
Rated RPM
1050
Starter type
hand-crank
Coolant capacity
48 qts 45.4 L

Transmission

Transmission — 3 forward and 1 reverse gear

Type
gear
Gears
3 forward and 1 reverse
15-30  gear speeds

Dimensions

McCormick-Deering 15-30 Tires
Ag front
34x6 steel
Ag rear
50x12 steel
Dimensions
Length
137 inches 347 cm
Width
65 inches 165 cm
Height
70 inches 177 cm
Weight
6000 lbs 2721 kg

Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 130
Kerosene 3-speed 2WD October 26 - November 2, 1926 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 130 file
Belt power (max)
34.91 hp 26.0 kW
Belt fuel use (max)
3.7 gal/hour 14.0 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power
26.67 hp 19.9 kW
Max pull
4190 lbs 1900 kg

Photos

McCormick Deering 15-30 with rubber tires, left side.

McCormick Deering 15-30 with rubber tires, left side.

McCormick Deering 15-30 on steel, right side.

McCormick Deering 15-30 on steel, right side.

Front view of the McCormick Deering 15-30.

Front view of the McCormick Deering 15-30.