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

McCormick-Deering T-40 tractor photo
1937 - 1939 Agricultural Crawler tractor
1937 - 1939
Agricultural Crawler tractor
Production
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
International Harvester 4.9L 6-cyl gasoline
Fuel tank
42 gal 159.0 L
Engine details ...
McCormick-Deering T-40 Transmission
5-speed gear
Transmission details ...
McCormick-Deering T-40 Power
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
Drive
crawler
Open operator station.
Dimensions & Tracks
Weight
12770 lbs 5792 kg
Tracks
Full dimensions and tracks ...
References
T-40 references literature
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
T-40  gear speeds

Dimensions

McCormick-Deering T-40 Tracks
Dimensions
Length
141 inches 358 cm
Width
65 inches 165 cm
Height
65 inches 165 cm
Weight
12770 lbs 5792 kg

Tests

Tractor Tests
NTTL 280: distillate 5-speed crawler
NTTL 281: gasoline 5-speed crawler
Nebraska Tractor Test 280
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
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

McCormick-Deering T-40 tractor photo

McCormick-Deering T-40 tractor photo