Tractor · 1953Unverified
McCormick-Deering Super W-4
McCormick-Deering Super W-4 — Standard-tread tractor · 30 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.
Rated power
30 hp
Max power
21.9 kW
Weight
1757 kg
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Overview
ManufacturerMcCormick-Deering (a part of International Harvester)Reference
Standard-tread tractorReference
Total built28,784Reference
Original price$2,100 (1954)Reference
Two-wheel driveReference
SteeringmanualReference
Mechanical disc brakesReference
Open operator station.Reference
Engine
International Harvester 2.7L 4-cyl gasolineReference
Fuel tank64.3 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)17.2 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)21.9 kWReference
Belt (tested)25.2 kWReference
International HarvesterReference
gasolineReference
4-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement2.7 LReference
Bore/Stroke89 x 108 mmReference
Air cleaneroil bathReference
Compression6.1:1Reference
Rated RPM1650Reference
Firing order1-3-4-2Reference
Starter volts6Reference
Coolant capacity15.6 LReference
Sparkplug gap0.635 mmReference
Point gap0.508 mmReference
Intake valve clearance0.432 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance0.432 mmReference
Belt power (max)25.2 kWReference
Max power21.9 kWReference
Transmission
5-speed sliding gearReference
Typesliding gearReference
Gears5 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutchdry plateReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)22.4 kWReference
Rear PTO Type540Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase226 cmReference
Weight1757 kgReference
Front tire5.50-16Reference
Rear tire11-38Reference
Ag front5.50-16Reference
Ag rear11-38Reference
Length289 cmReference
Width170 cmReference
Height205 cmReference
Super W-4 Serial Number Location
Left side of tractor, on clutch housingReference
Super W-4 Serial Numbers
1953501Reference
19542668Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference
Links
Farmall-H.com: detailed information on the HReference
Capacities
Diameter24 cmReference
Width19 cmReference
RPM2601Reference
Speed310.59 meters/minReference
Test results
Gasoline 5-speed 2WDApril 27 - May 13, 1953Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 491 fileReference
Belt fuel use (max)11.4 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Gear 3 used for power test.Reference
Max pull2041 kgReference
Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.