Tractor · 1952Unverified
McCormick-Deering Super WD-6
McCormick-Deering Super WD-6 · 41 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
41 hp
Max power
28.4 kW
Weight
2494 kg
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Overview
ManufacturerMcCormick-Deering (a part of International Harvester)Reference
Built in Rock Island, Illinois, USAReference
Two-wheel driveReference
Disc brakesReference
Open operator station.Reference
Variants
Super W-6gasoline engineReference
WD6-TATorque Amplifier transmissionReference
Engine
International Harvester 4.3L 4-cyl dieselReference
Fuel tank77.6 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)24.6 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)28.4 kWReference
Belt (tested)34.9 kWReference
International HarvesterReference
dieselReference
4-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement4.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke102 x 133 mmReference
Compression16.5:1Reference
Rated RPM1450Reference
Firing order1-3-4-2Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Coolant capacity26.5 LReference
Belt power (max)34.9 kWReference
Max power28.4 kWReference
Transmission
5-speed gearReference
10-speed two-speed power shiftReference
TypegearReference
Gears5 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutchdry discReference
TransmissionInternational Harvester Torque AmplifierReference
Typetwo-speed power shiftReference
Gears10 forward and 2 reverseReference
The Torque Amplifier was available on the Super WD-6-TA in 1954Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)30.6 kWReference
Dimensions
Weight2494 kgReference
Front tire6.00x16Reference
Rear tire15.00x30Reference
Ag front6.00x16Reference
Ag rear15.00x30Reference
Length317 cmReference
Width177 cmReference
Height228 cmReference
Super WD-6 Serial Number Location
Serial number on the left side of the Super WD-6, on the clutch housing.Reference
Super WD-6 Serial Numbers
1952501Reference
19532277Reference
19548997Reference
Final9084Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference
Test results
Diesel 5-speed 2WDJuly 8 - 17, 1952Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 478 fileReference
Belt fuel use (max)12.5 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Gear 3 used for power test.Reference
Max pull2656 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.