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McCormick-Deering Super WD-9

McCormick-Deering Super WD-9 — Standard-tread tractor · 65 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The McCormick-Deering Super WD-9 is a tractor with a rating of 65 hp, placing it within the middle power range of its class. Manufactured from 1953 to 1956, this model features a 4-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine and a 5-speed gearbox, driving through two-wheel drive. Its listed weight is 3311 kg, and it is suited to tasks covering areas up to 200 acres.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power
65 hp
Max power
42.8 kW
Weight
3311 kg

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
63 rows
Recorded power
65 hp
Recorded weight
3311 kg
Transmissions
5-speed gear
Production years
1953-1956
Verified variants
0

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Overview

ManufacturerMcCormick-Deering (a part of International Harvester)Reference
Standard-tread tractorReference
Built in Melrose Park, Illinois, USAReference
Total built10,938Reference
Two-wheel driveReference
SteeringmanualReference
Mechanical disc brakesReference
Open operator station.Reference

Variants

Super WDR-9rice specialReference

Engine

International Harvester 5.7L 4-cyl dieselReference
Fuel tank132.5 LReference
Belt (claimed)48.5 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)42.8 kWReference
Belt (tested)48.6 kWReference
International HarvesterReference
dieselReference
4-cylinderReference
liquid-cooled vertical I-headReference
Displacement5.7 LReference
Bore/Stroke114 x 140 mmReference
Compression15.6:1Reference
Rated RPM1500Reference
Startergasoline-startReference
Starter volts12Reference
Coolant capacity34.1 LReference
Belt power (max)48.6 kWReference
Max power42.8 kWReference

Transmission

5-speed gearReference
TypegearReference
Gears5 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutchdry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear PTO Type540Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase211 cmReference
Weight3311 kgReference
Front tire7.50x18Reference
Rear tire18.00x26Reference
Ag front7.50x18Reference
Ag rear18.00x26Reference
Length355 cmReference
Width205 cmReference
Height210 cmReference
Ballasted weight5801 kgReference
Front tread132 cmReference
Rear tread168 cmReference

Super WD-9 Serial Number Location

Serial number plate on the right side of the Super WD-9 clutch housing.Reference

Super WD-9 Serial Numbers

1953501Reference
19541935Reference
19555232Reference
19566864Reference
Final7232Reference
19566866 (WDR-9)Reference
Final7242 (WDR-9)Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference

Capacities

Diameter35 cmReference
Width21 cmReference
RPM707Reference
Speed790.35 meters/minReference

Test results

Diesel 5-speed 2WDMay 10 - 19, 1954Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 518 fileReference
Belt fuel use (max)17.0 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Gear 3 used for power test.Reference
Max pull3817 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.

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