McCormick-Deering TA-40
The McCormick-Deering TA-40 is a tractor produced by Mccormick Deering. It is equipped with a 278.7 ci 4.6 L engine. The rated power output is 46.48 hp 34.7 kW. Transmission: 5 forward and 1 reverse. Drive type: crawler. Operating weight: 10790 lbs 4894 kg.
Engine Power
46.48 hp
34.7 kW
Drive & Traction
crawler
Fuel & Capacities
42 gal
159.0 L
Transmission
5 forward and 1 reverse
Operating Weight
10790 lbs
4894 kg
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Overview
 | 1932 - 1936
Agricultural Crawler tractor |
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1932 - 1936 | |
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 TA-40 Engine | |
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International Harvester 4.6L 6-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 42 gal
159.0 L |
Engine details ...  | |
McCormick-Deering TA-40 Transmission | |
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5-speed gear | |
Transmission details ...  |
McCormick-Deering TA-40 Power | |
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Drawbar (claimed) | 35 hp
26.1 kW |
Belt (claimed) | 45 hp
33.6 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 42.72 hp
31.9 kW |
Belt (tested) | 46.48 hp
34.7 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Drive | crawler |
Open operator station. | |
Dimensions & Tracks | |
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Weight | 10790 lbs
4894 kg |
Tracks | |
Full dimensions and tracks ...  | |
Belt Pulley | |
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Diameter | 16.75 inches
42 cm |
Width | 9 inches
22 cm |
RPM | 603.8 |
References | |
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McCormick-Deering Tractors - Modern Agricultural Power published in 1933, by International Harvester |
Engine
Engine Detail — 278.7 ci / 4.6 L Gasoline
Manufacturer | International Harvester |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled vertical I-head |
Displacement | 278.7 ci
4.6 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.625x4.50 inches
92 x 114 mm |
Rated RPM | 1600 |
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 TA-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 | 10790 lbs
4894 kg |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 211 | |
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Gasoline 5-speed crawler
October 11 - 20, 1932
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 211 file | |
Belt power (max) | 46.48 hp
34.7 kW |
Belt fuel use (max) | 5.2 gal/hour
19.7 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 42.72 hp
31.9 kW |
Gear 2 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 9399 lbs
4263 kg |
Gear 1 used for pull test. | |
Photos
McCormick-Deering TA-40
McCormick-Deering TA-40
McCormick-Deering TA-40
McCormick-Deering TA-40
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