McCormick-Deering W-12
The McCormick-Deering W-12 is a tractor produced by Mccormick Deering. It is equipped with a 113.1 ci 1.9 L engine. Transmission: 3 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 2900 lbs 1315 kg.
Fuel & Capacities
11 gal
41.6 L
Transmission
3 forward and 1 reverse
Operating Weight
2900 lbs
1315 kg
Overview
![]() | 1934 - 1938
Standard-tread tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | McCormick-Deering (a part of International Harvester) |
Standard-tread tractor | |
Built in Chicago, Illinois, USA | |
Total built | 3,633 |
Variants | |
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F-12 | row-crop |
W-12 | standard |
O-12 | orchard |
I-12 | industrial |
McCormick-Deering W-12 Engine | |
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International Harvester 1.9L 4-cyl distillate | |
Fuel tank | 11 gal
41.6 L |
Aux. fuel | 0.75 gal
2.8 L |
Engine details ... | |
McCormick-Deering W-12 Transmission | |
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3-speed unsynchronized gear | |
Transmission details ... |
McCormick-Deering W-12 Power | |
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Drawbar (claimed) | 10 hp
7.5 kW |
Belt (claimed) | 15 hp
11.2 kW |
Plows | 1 |
Drawbar (tested) | 13.52 hp
10.1 kW |
Belt (tested) | 17.65 hp
13.2 kW |
Performance test details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Open operator station. |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO Type | 567 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 60 inches
152 cm |
Weight | 2900 lbs
1315 kg |
Front tire | 22.50x3.50 |
Rear tire | 42x8 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Belt Pulley | |
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Diameter | 13.25 inches
33 cm |
Width | 6.25 inches
15 cm |
RPM | 787 |
Speed | 2730 ft/min
832.10 meters/min |
References | |
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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 — 113.1 ci / 1.9 L
Manufacturer | International Harvester |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled vertical I-head |
distillate | |
Displacement | 113.1 ci
1.9 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.00x4.00 inches
76 x 102 mm |
Air cleaner | oil bath |
Rated RPM | 1700 |
Firing order | 1-3-4-2 |
Coolant capacity | 14 qts
13.2 L |
Transmission
Transmission — 3 forward and 1 reverse unsynchronized gear
Type | unsynchronized gear |
Gears | 3 forward and 1 reverse |
Clutch | dry disc |
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Dimensions
McCormick-Deering W-12 Tires | |
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Ag front | 22.50x3.50 steel |
Ag rear | 42x8 steel |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 60 inches
152 cm |
Length | 103 inches
261 cm |
Width | 50.5 inches
128 cm |
Height (steering wheel) | 55 inches
139 cm |
Shipping weight | 2900 lbs
1315 kg |
Front tread | 40.75 inches
103 cm |
Rear tread | 42.25 inches
107 cm |
Tests
Tractor Tests | |
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NTTL 229: kerosene 3-speed 2WD | |
NTTL 231: gasoline 3-speed 2WD |
Nebraska Tractor Test 229 | |
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Kerosene 3-speed 2WD
October 23 - November 9, 1934
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 229 file | |
Belt power (max) | 15.28 hp
11.4 kW |
Belt fuel use (max) | 1.5 gal/hour
5.7 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 12.56 hp
9.4 kW |
Gear 1 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 1,996 lbs
905 kg |
Gear 1 used for pull test. | |
Nebraska Tractor Test 231 | |
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Gasoline 3-speed 2WD
November 13 - 16, 1934
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 231 file | |
Belt power (max) | 17.65 hp
13.2 kW |
Belt fuel use (max) | 1.8 gal/hour
6.8 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 13.52 hp
10.1 kW |
Gear 1 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 2,140 lbs
970 kg |
Gear 1 used for pull test. | |
Photos
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Mccormick Deering McCormick-Deering W-12.
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 W-12 Specification Unit Converter
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