McCormick-Deering W-30 Specs ( 1932-1940 )
Overview
The McCormick-Deering W-30 is a standard-tread farm tractor produced in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, from 1932 to 1940 with a total production of 32,541 units. It is equipped with a 4.6L 4-cylinder distillate engine and a three-speed gear transmission, weighing approximately 4850 lbs. Nebraska Tractor Test 210 recorded the model at a maximum belt power of 33.26 hp and a maximum drawbar pull of 3,118 lbs.
Ideal Applications
Tested Performance Ratings:
Nebraska Tractor Test 210 verified the tractor's output at 33.26 hp on the belt and 24.29 hp at the drawbar while operating on kerosene.
Engine and Fuel Configuration:
The liquid-cooled 283.7 ci engine features a Zenith carburetor and an oil bath air cleaner, supported by a 22-gallon primary fuel tank and a 1.25-gallon auxiliary tank.
Mechanical Specifications:
The chassis is configured with an open operator station, manual steering, mechanical drum brakes, and a gear transmission providing three forward speeds and one reverse speed.
Production
| Description | Standard-tread tractor / Built in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA |
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| Manufacturer | McCormick-Deering (a part of International Harvester) |
| Total built | 32,541 |
Engine
| Aux. fuel | 1.25 gal (4.7 L) |
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| Engine type | International Harvester 4.6L 4-cyl distillate |
| Fuel tank | 22 gal (83.3 L) |
| Air cleaner | oil bath |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.25x5.00 inches (108 x 127 mm) |
| Coolant capacity | 44 qts (41.6 L) |
| Description | International Harvester / distillate / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled vertical I-head |
| Displacement | 283.7 ci (4.6 L) |
| Fuel system | Zenith carburetor |
| Rated RPM | 1150 |
| Belt (claimed) | 25 hp (18.6 kW) |
| Belt (tested) | 33.26 hp (24.8 kW) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 18 hp (13.4 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 24.29 hp (18.1 kW) |
| Plows | 3 |
Transmission
| Clutch | dry disc |
|---|---|
| Gears | 3 forward and 1 reverse |
| Transmission type | 3-speed gear |
| Type | gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
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| Description | Manual steering / Mechanical drum brakes |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
Dimensions & Tires
| Front tread | 45.5 inches (115 cm) |
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| Height (steering wheel) | 62.75 inches (159 cm) |
| Length | 121.75 inches (309 cm) |
| Rear tread | 53.25 inches (135 cm) |
| Weight | 4850 lbs (2199 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 72.5 inches (184 cm) |
| Width | 66.25 inches (168 cm) |
| Front tire | 30x6 |
| Rear tire | 36x12 |
| Weight | 4850 lbs (2199 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 72.5 inches (184 cm) |
| Ag front | 30x6 (steel) / 26x6 (steel) |
| Ag rear | 36x12 (steel) / 42x12 (steel) |
Nebraska Tractor Test 210
| Belt fuel use (max) | 3.3 gal/hour (12.5 l/hour) |
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| Belt power (max) | 33.26 hp (24.8 kW) |
| Description | Kerosene 3-speed 2WDJuly 26 - August 10, 1932Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 210 file / Drawbar performance / Gear 1 used for power test. / Gear 1 used for pull test. |
| Max power | 24.29 hp (18.1 kW) |
| Max pull | 3,118 lbs (1414 kg) |
References
| Description | 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 |
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W-30 Serial Number Location
| Description | Serial number plate ahead of steering column on the W-30, below the fuel tank. |
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W-30 Serial Numbers
| 1932 | 501 |
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| 1933 | 523 |
| 1934 | 1140 |
| 1935 | 4025 |
| 1936 | 12010 |
| 1937 | 17070 |
| 1938 | 25445 |
| 1939 | 31007 |
| 1940 | 32635 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |