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. Transmission: 5 forward and 1 reverse. Drive type: crawler. Operating weight: 10790 lbs 4894 kg.

Drive & Traction
crawler
Fuel & Capacities
42 gal 159.0 L
Transmission
5 forward and 1 reverse
Operating Weight
10790 lbs 4894 kg

Overview

McCormick-Deering TA-40 tractor photo
1932 - 1936 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 TA-40 Engine
International Harvester 4.6L 6-cyl gasoline
Fuel tank
42 gal 159.0 L
Engine details ...
McCormick-Deering TA-40 Transmission
5-speed gear
Transmission details ...
McCormick-Deering TA-40 Power
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
Drive
crawler
Open operator station.
Dimensions & Tracks
Weight
10790 lbs 4894 kg
Tracks
Full dimensions and tracks ...
Belt Pulley
Diameter
16.75 inches 42 cm
Width
9 inches 22 cm
RPM
603.8
References
TA-40 references literature
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
TA-40  gear speeds

Dimensions

McCormick-Deering TA-40 Tracks
Dimensions
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
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

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Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy

Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Mccormick Deering McCormick-Deering TA-40.

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 TA-40 Specification Unit Converter

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