McCormick-Deering A-554 Specs ( 1962-1967 )
Overview
The McCormick-Deering A-554 is a standard-tread farm tractor manufactured in Geelong, Australia between 1962 and 1967. It features a two-wheel drive mechanical layout and an open operator station, offered with either a 4.3L four-cylinder diesel or kerosene engine.
Ideal Applications
Engine Power Ratings:
The 264 cubic inch engines are rated at 52 hp, with a gross power output of 57 hp for both the diesel and kerosene variants.
Transmission Configuration:
The mechanical drive system utilizes a 5-speed gear transmission providing five forward gears and one reverse gear.
Regional Production and Pricing:
Built by International Harvester in Australia, this model was listed with an original price of 1,620 AUP in 1964.
Production
| Description | Standard-tread tractor / Built in Geelong, Australia / Original price was AUP 1,620 in 1964 |
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| Manufacturer | McCormick-Deering (a part of International Harvester) |
Engine
| Bore/Stroke | 4.00x5.25 inches (102 x 133 mm) / 4.00x5.25 inches (102 x 133 mm) |
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| Description | International Harvester AD-264 / diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled / International Harvester AC-264 / kerosene / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 264 ci (4.3 L) / 264 ci (4.3 L) |
| Firing order | 1-3-4-2 / 1-3-4-2 |
| Power | 52 hp (38.8 kW) |
| Power (gross) | 57 hp (42.5 kW) |
| Engine type | International Harvester 4.3L 4-cyl diesel / International Harvester 4.3L 4-cyl kerosene |
| Engine type | International Harvester 4.3L 4-cyl diesel / International Harvester 4.3L 4-cyl kerosene |
| Engine (gross) | 57 hp (42.5 kW) |
Transmission
| Gears | 5 forward and 1 reverse |
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| Transmission type | 5-speed gear |
| Type | gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
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| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
References
| Description | International Harvester Australia: Geelong Works by Sarah Tomac* / International Harvester Tractors & Equipment in Australia & New Zealand by Graeme Quick / Trucks, Tractors and Farm Equipment in Australia published in 1964, by International Harvester / *Publication contains known errors. |
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Variants
| Farmall A554 | row-crop |
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| McCormick A554 | standard |