McCormick-Deering Super W-6

The McCormick-Deering Super W-6 is a tractor produced by Mccormick Deering. It is equipped with a 264 ci 4.3 L engine. The rated power output is 47.53 hp 35.4 kW. Transmission: Torque Amplifier. Operating weight: 5200 lbs 2358 kg.

Overview

	1952 - 1954 Standard-tread tractor
1952 - 1954
Standard-tread tractor

Production
Manufacturer	McCormick-Deering (a part of International Harvester)
Standard-tread tractor
Built in Rockford, Illinois, USA
Total built	6,891

Variants
Super WD-6	diesel engine
Super M	row-crop

McCormick-Deering Super W-6 Power
Drawbar (tested)	42.64 hp 31.8 kW
Belt (tested)	47.53 hp 35.4 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Manual steering
Mechanical disc brakes
Open operator station.

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	75.9 inches 192 cm
Weight	5200 lbs 2358 kg
Full dimensions and tires ...

Belt Pulley
Diameter	11 inches 27 cm
Width	7.5 inches 19 cm
RPM	899
Speed	2588 ft/min 788.82 meters/min

References
Farmall Letter Series Tractors by Lee Klancher

Engine

Engine options
International Harvester 4.3L 4-cyl gasoline
International Harvester 4.3L 4-cyl LP gas

Engine Detail — 264 ci / 4.3 L Gasoline

Manufacturer	International Harvester C-264
Fuel Type	Gasoline
Configuration	4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement	264 ci 4.3 L
Bore/Stroke	4.00x5.25 inches 102 x 133 mm
Air cleaner	oil bath
Compression	5.9:1
Rated RPM	1450
Torque	370 lb-ft 501.7 Nm
Torque RPM	997
Starter volts	6
Coolant capacity	24 qts 22.7 L

Engine Detail — 264 ci / 4.3 L LP Gas

Manufacturer	International Harvester
Fuel Type	LP gas
Configuration	4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement	264 ci 4.3 L
Bore/Stroke	4.00x5.25 inches 102 x 133 mm
Air cleaner	oil bath
Compression	6.75:1
Rated RPM	1450
Starter volts	6

Transmission

Transmission options
5-speed gear
10-speed partial power shift

Transmission — 5 forward and 1 reverse gear

Type	gear
Gears	5 forward and 1 reverse
Clutch	dry disc

Transmission — Torque Amplifier

Transmission	Torque Amplifier
Type	partial power shift
Gears	10 forward and 2 reverse
The Torque Amplifier was available on the Super W-6-TA in 1954

Dimensions

McCormick-Deering Super W-6 Tires

Dimensions
Wheelbase	75.9 inches 192 cm
Length	125 inches 317 cm
Width	70 inches 177 cm
Height	90.9 inches 230 cm
Operating weight	5200 lbs 2358 kg
Ballasted weight	9137 lbs 4144 kg

Tests

Tractor Tests
NTTL 476: gasoline 5-speed 2WD
NTTL 485: LP gas 5-speed 2WD

Nebraska Tractor Test 476
Gasoline 5-speed 2WD June 25 - July 7, 1952 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 476 file
Belt power (max)	46.25 hp 34.5 kW
Belt fuel use (max)	4.0 gal/hour 15.1 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	41.57 hp 31.0 kW
Gear 3 used for power test.
Max pull	5,663 lbs 2568 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.

Nebraska Tractor Test 485
LP gas 5-speed 2WD October 1 - 13, 1952 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 485 file
Belt power (max)	47.53 hp 35.4 kW
Belt fuel use (max)	5.5 gal/hour 20.8 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	42.64 hp 31.8 kW
Gear 3 used for power test.
Max pull	5,775 lbs 2619 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.

Photos

McCormick-Deering Super W-6