McCormick-Deering 15-30 Specs ( 1923-1929 )
Overview
The McCormick-Deering 15-30 is a standard-tread farm tractor produced between 1923 and 1929 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It features a 6.3L 4-cylinder kerosene engine rated at 1050 RPM and is equipped with a 3-speed gear transmission and an open operator station.
Ideal Applications
Tested Power Output:
During Nebraska Tractor Test 130, the tractor achieved a maximum belt power of 34.91 hp and a maximum drawbar power of 26.67 hp.
Fuel and Cooling Configuration:
The liquid-cooled vertical engine operates on kerosene with an 18.5-gallon primary fuel tank and a 1-gallon auxiliary tank.
Physical Dimensions and Chassis:
This 6,000-pound tractor is 137 inches long and 65 inches wide, utilizing 34x6 steel front wheels and 50x12 steel rear wheels.
Production
| Description | Standard-tread tractor / Built in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | McCormick-Deering (a part of International Harvester) |
Engine
| Aux. fuel | 1 gal (3.8 L) |
|---|---|
| Engine type | International Harvester 6.3L 4-cyl kerosene |
| Fuel tank | 18.5 gal (70.0 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.50x6.00 inches (114 x 152 mm) |
| Coolant capacity | 48 qts (45.4 L) |
| Description | International Harvester / kerosene / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled vertical, valve-in-head |
| Displacement | 381.7 ci (6.3 L) |
| Rated RPM | 1050 |
| Starter type | hand-crank |
| Belt (claimed) | 30 hp (22.4 kW) |
| Belt (tested) | 34.91 hp (26.0 kW) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 15 hp (11.2 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 26.67 hp (19.9 kW) |
Transmission
| Gears | 3 forward and 1 reverse |
|---|---|
| Transmission type | 3-speed gear |
| Type | gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
|---|---|
| Description | Manual steering |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
Dimensions & Tires
| Height | 70 inches (177 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 137 inches (347 cm) |
| Weight | 6000 lbs (2721 kg) |
| Width | 65 inches (165 cm) |
| Front tire | 34x6 |
| Rear tire | 50x12 |
| Weight | 6000 lbs (2721 kg) |
| Ag front | 34x6 steel |
| Ag rear | 50x12 steel |
15-30 Serial Numbers
| 1921 | TG101 |
|---|---|
| 1922 | TG312 |
| 1923 | TG----- |
| 1924 | TG----- |
| 1925 | TG----- |
| 1926 | TG----- |
| 1927 | TG50022 |
| 1928 | TG70501 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
| Final | TG99925 |
Nebraska Tractor Test 130
| Belt fuel use (max) | 3.7 gal/hour (14.0 l/hour) |
|---|---|
| Belt power (max) | 34.91 hp (26.0 kW) |
| Description | Kerosene 3-speed 2WDOctober 26 - November 2, 1926Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 130 file / Drawbar performance |
| Max power | 26.67 hp (19.9 kW) |
| Max pull | 4190 lbs (1900 kg) |
References
| Description | Will A Tractor Pay On Your Farm? published in 1930, by International Harvester |
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