McCormick-Deering O-6 Specs ( 1940-1953 )
Overview
The McCormick-Deering O-6 is a two-wheel drive orchard and vineyard tractor produced between 1940 and 1953 in Rock Island, Illinois. It is equipped with an International Harvester 4.1L 4-cylinder gasoline engine rated at 1450 RPM and a 5-speed gear transmission.
Ideal Applications
Powertrain and Belt Performance:
The 247.7 ci gasoline engine provides a claimed 38.5 hp at the belt pulley and 33.5 hp at the drawbar while operating at a rated 1450 RPM.
Transmission and PTO Configuration:
This model features a gear transmission with 5 forward and 1 reverse speeds and is equipped with a 540 RPM rear PTO and an 11-inch diameter belt pulley.
Chassis and Dimensional Profile:
The tractor is built with a 76.25-inch wheelbase and a weight of 5310 lbs, utilizing 6.00-16 front tires and 13-26 rear tires with a 15.25-inch front axle clearance.
Production
| Description | Orchard/Vineyard tractor / Built in Rock Island, Illinois, USA |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | McCormick-Deering |
Engine
| Aux. fuel | 0.875 gal (3.3 L) |
|---|---|
| Engine type | International Harvester 4.1L 4-cyl gasoline |
| Fuel tank | 21 gal (79.5 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.875x5.25 inches (98 x 133 mm) |
| Compression | 5.65:1 (high compression gasoline) |
| Description | International Harvester / gasoline / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 247.7 ci (4.1 L) |
| Rated RPM | 1450 |
| Belt (claimed) | 38.5 hp (28.7 kW) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 33.5 hp (25.0 kW) |
Transmission
| Gears | 5 forward and 1 reverse |
|---|---|
| Transmission type | 5-speed gear |
| Type | gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
|---|---|
| Description | Manual steering |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
PTO
| Rear PTO Type | 540 |
|---|
Dimensions & Tires
| Clearance (front axle) | 15.25 inches (38 cm) |
|---|---|
| Front tread | 46.75 inches (118 cm) |
| Height | 63.5 inches (161 cm) |
| Length | 133.25 inches (338 cm) |
| Rear tread | 45 inches (114 cm) |
| Weight | 5310 lbs (2408 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 76.25 inches (193 cm) |
| Width | 65 inches (165 cm) |
| Front tire | 6.00-16 |
| Rear tire | 13-26 |
| Weight | 5310 lbs (2408 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 76.25 inches (193 cm) |
| Ag front | 6.00-16 |
| Ag rear | 13-26 |
Belt Pulley
| Diameter | 11 inches (27 cm) |
|---|---|
| RPM | 899 |
| Speed | 2588 ft/min (788.82 meters/min) |
| Width | 7.5 inches (19 cm) |
References
| Description | General Line Catalog published in 1949, by International Harvester |
|---|
Variants
| I-6 | industrial |
|---|---|
| ID-6 | diesel industrial |
| O-6 | orchard |
| ODS-6 | diesel OS-6 |
| OS-6 | orchard without full sheet metal |
| W-6 | standard |