McCormick-Deering T-40
The McCormick-Deering T-40 is a tractor produced by Mccormick Deering. It is equipped with a 298.2 ci 4.9 L engine. The rated power output is 51.67 hp 38.5 kW. Transmission: 5 forward and 1 reverse. Drive type: crawler. Operating weight: 12770 lbs 5792 kg.
Engine Power
51.67 hp
38.5 kW
Drive & Traction
crawler
Fuel & Capacities
42 gal
159.0 L
Transmission
5 forward and 1 reverse
Operating Weight
12770 lbs
5792 kg
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Overview
![]() | 1937 - 1939
Agricultural Crawler tractor |
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1937 - 1939 | |
Agricultural Crawler tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | McCormick-Deering (a part of International Harvester) |
Agricultural Crawler tractor | |
Built in Chicago, Illinois, USA | |
Total built | 1,313 |
McCormick-Deering T-40 Engine | |
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International Harvester 4.9L 6-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 42 gal
159.0 L |
Engine details ... | |
McCormick-Deering T-40 Transmission | |
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5-speed gear | |
Transmission details ... |
McCormick-Deering T-40 Power | |
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Drawbar (claimed) | 35 hp
26.1 kW |
Belt (claimed) | 45 hp
33.6 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 44.28 hp
33.0 kW |
Belt (tested) | 51.67 hp
38.5 kW |
Performance test details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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Drive | crawler |
Open operator station. | |
Dimensions & Tracks | |
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Weight | 12770 lbs
5792 kg |
Tracks | |
Full dimensions and tracks ... | |
References | |
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International Tractors - The Line That Offers You A Choice published in 1933, by International Harvester |
Engine
Engine Detail — 298.2 ci / 4.9 L Gasoline
Manufacturer | International Harvester |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 298.2 ci
4.9 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.75x4.50 inches
95 x 114 mm |
Rated RPM | 1750 |
Coolant capacity | 48 qts
45.4 L |
Transmission
Transmission — 5 forward and 1 reverse gear
Type | gear |
Gears | 5 forward and 1 reverse |
Clutch | dry disc |
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Dimensions
McCormick-Deering T-40 Tracks |
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Dimensions | |
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Length | 141 inches
358 cm |
Width | 65 inches
165 cm |
Height | 65 inches
165 cm |
Weight | 12770 lbs
5792 kg |
Tests
Tractor Tests | |
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NTTL 280: distillate 5-speed crawler | |
NTTL 281: gasoline 5-speed crawler |
Nebraska Tractor Test 280 | |
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Distillate 5-speed crawler
April 7 - 29, 1937
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 280 file | |
Belt power (max) | 49.34 hp
36.8 kW |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 42.63 hp
31.8 kW |
Gear 3 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 9023 lbs
4092 kg |
Gear 1 used for pull test. | |
Nebraska Tractor Test 281 | |
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Gasoline 5-speed crawler
May 4 - 14, 1937
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 281 file | |
Belt power (max) | 51.67 hp
38.5 kW |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 44.28 hp
33.0 kW |
Gear 3 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 9553 lbs
4333 kg |
Gear 1 used for pull test. | |
Photos
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