Tractor · 1939Unverified
McCormick-Deering W-4
McCormick-Deering W-4 — Standard-tread tractor · 23 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
23 hp
Max power
15.9 kW
Weight
1383 kg
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Overview
ManufacturerMcCormick-Deering (a part of International Harvester)Reference
Standard-tread tractorReference
Built in Rock Island, Illinois, USAReference
Total built24,377Reference
Original price$1,900Reference
The W-4 is the "regular" or standard-tread version of the Farmall H.Reference
Two-wheel driveReference
Manual steeringReference
Differential mechanical external contracting band brakesReference
Open operator station.Reference
Variants
Hrow-cropReference
I-4industrialReference
O-4orchardReference
Engine
International Harvester 2.5L 4-cyl distillateReference
International Harvester 2.5L 4-cyl gasolineReference
Fuel tank66.2 LReference
Aux. fuel3.3 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)16.8 kWReference
Belt (claimed)18.6 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)17.9 kWReference
Belt (tested)19.5 kWReference
International HarvesterReference
distillateReference
4-cylinderReference
liquid-cooled vertical I-headReference
Displacement2.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke86 x 108 mmReference
Air cleaneroil bathReference
Compression4.75:1Reference
Rated RPM1650Reference
Idle RPM400-1815Reference
Firing order1-3-4-2Reference
Starter volts6Reference
Coolant capacity17.0 LReference
Sparkplug gap0.584 mmReference
Intake valve clearance0.432 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance0.432 mmReference
Oil capacity5.7 LReference
gasolineReference
Compression5.9:1Reference
Belt power (max)17.2 kWReference
Max power15.9 kWReference
Belt power (max)19.5 kWReference
Max power17.9 kWReference
Transmission
5-speed sliding gearReference
Typesliding gearReference
Gears5 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutchdry discReference
Oil capacity22.7 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear PTOtransmissionReference
Rear PTO Type540Reference
Engine RPM540@1650Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase169 cmReference
Weight1383 kgReference
Front tire5.50-16Reference
Rear tire12-26Reference
Ag front5.50-16Reference
Ag front6.00-16Reference
Ag rear12-26Reference
Ag rear13-26Reference
Ag front22-inch steelReference
Ag rear40-inch steelReference
Length289 cmReference
Width165 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)159 cmReference
Height (hood)131 cmReference
Shipping weight1383 kgReference
Clearance (front axle)38 cmReference
Front tread116 cmReference
Rear tread132 cmReference
W-4 Serial Number Location
Left side of tractor, on clutch housing.Reference
W-4 Serial Numbers
1940WBH501Reference
1941WBH943Reference
1942WBH4056Reference
1943WBH5693Reference
1944WBH7593Reference
1945WBH11171Reference
1946WBH13934Reference
1947WBH16022Reference
1948WBH18880Reference
1949WBH21912Reference
1950WBH24470Reference
1951WBH28167Reference
1952WBH31214Reference
1953WBH33067Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference
Capacities
Diameter24 cmReference
Width19 cmReference
RPM1019Reference
Speed792.78 meters/minReference
Electrical
GroundpositiveReference
Charging systemgeneratorReference
Charging amps11Reference
Battery volts6Reference
Test results
NTTL 342: distillate 5-speed 2WDReference
NTTL 353: gasoline 5-speed 2WDReference
Distillate 5-speed 2WDMay 9 - 25, 1940Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 342 fileReference
Belt fuel use (max)7.6 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Gear 2 used for power test.Reference
Max pull1495 kgReference
Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference
Gasoline 5-speed 2WDSeptember 16 - 20, 1940Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 353 fileReference
Belt fuel use (max)8.7 l/hourReference
Max pull1665 kgReference
Speeds
With 12-26 rear tires.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.