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McCormick-Deering T-20

The McCormick-Deering T-20 is a tractor produced by Mccormick Deering. It is equipped with a 220.9 ci 3.6 L engine. Transmission: 3 forward and 1 reverse. Drive type: crawler. Operating weight: 7,010 lbs 3179 kg.

Drive & Traction
crawler
Fuel & Capacities
22 gal 83.3 L
Transmission
3 forward and 1 reverse
Operating Weight
7,010 lbs 3179 kg

Overview

McCormick-Deering T-20 tractor photo
1931 - 1939 Agricultural Crawler tractor
Production
Manufacturer
McCormick-Deering (a part of International Harvester)
Agricultural Crawler tractor
Built in Chicago, Illinois, USA
Total built
15,199
McCormick-Deering T-20 Engine
International Harvester 3.6L 4-cyl kerosene
Fuel tank
22 gal 83.3 L
Aux. fuel
1 gal 3.8 L
Engine details ...
McCormick-Deering T-20 Transmission
3-speed gear
Transmission details ...
McCormick-Deering T-20 Power
Drawbar (claimed)
18 hp 13.4 kW
Belt (claimed)
25 hp 18.6 kW
Drawbar (tested)
23.33 hp 17.4 kW
Belt (tested)
26.59 hp 19.8 kW
Performance test details ...
Mechanical
Drive
crawler
Steering
Dry, single plate clutch, 11-inch
Dry disc brakes
Open operator station.
Dimensions & Tracks
Weight
7,010 lbs 3179 kg
Tracks
Full dimensions and tracks ...
References
T-20 references literature
International Tractors - The Line That Offers You A Choice published in 1933, by International Harvester
McCormick-Deering Tractors - Modern Agricultural Power published in 1933, by International Harvester

Engine

Engine Detail — 220.9 ci / 3.6 L Kerosene

Manufacturer
International Harvester
Fuel Type
Kerosene
Configuration
4-cylinder, liquid-cooled vertical I-head
Displacement
220.9 ci 3.6 L
Bore/Stroke
3.75x5.00 inches 95 x 127 mm
Rated RPM
1250
Firing order
1-3-4-2
Coolant capacity
28 qts 26.5 L

Transmission

Transmission — 3 forward and 1 reverse gear

Type
gear
Gears
3 forward and 1 reverse
T-20 gear speeds

Dimensions

McCormick-Deering T-20 Tracks
Dimensions
Length
122.5 inches 311 cm
Width
55 inches 139 cm
Height
55.5 inches 140 cm
Weight
7,010 lbs 3179 kg

Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 199
Kerosene 3-speed crawler October 10 - 26, 1931 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 199 file
Belt power (max)
26.59 hp 19.8 kW
Belt fuel use (max)
2.6 gal/hour 9.8 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power
23.33 hp 17.4 kW
Gear 1 used for power test.
Max pull
5,156 lbs 2338 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.

Photos

Red T-20 Trac-Trac-Tor, right side

Red T-20 Trac-Trac-Tor, right side

T-20 operator station and controls.

T-20 operator station and controls.

Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy

Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Mccormick Deering McCormick-Deering T-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 T-20 Specification Unit Converter

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