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Years in Production / 1940–1953

McCormick-Deering

W-9

Explore the specifications, hardware, and original references for the McCormick-Deering W-9.

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50hp

Engine estimate · from belt

2WD Only

Drive

1940–1953

Production years

McCormick-Deering

Manufacturer

W-9 / 01

At a glance

Production

Standard-tread tractor

The 9-series tractors consisted of six models, the W-9, WD-9, WR-9, WDR-9, I-9, and ID-9. The D models are diesel. The R is a rice model, with larger fenders and a hand-clutch to allow driving while standing. The I models were industrial, with different gear ratios and foot-operated throttle.

Manufacturer
McCormick-Deering (a part of International Harvester)
Factories
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
Factories
Melrose Park, Illinois, USA
Total Built
67,418
Original Price
$3,300

Mechanical

Two-wheel drive

Differential external contracting band brakes

Open operator station.

Steering
manual worm-type gear

Serial Numbers

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1940
WCB501
1941
WCB578
1942
WCB3003
1943
WCB3651
1944
WCB5501
1945
WCB11459
1946
WCB17294
1947
WCB22715
1948
WCB29207
1949
WCB36159
1950
WCB45551
1951
WCB51739
1952
WCB59407
1953
WCB64014
1954
WCB67969

Electrical

Ground
positive

W-9 / 02

Under the hood

Engine Detail (Option 1)

International Harvester

gasoline

4-cylinder

liquid-cooled vertical I-head

The gasoline engine was standard on the I-9, and an option on the W-9 until 1947, when it became the standard engine.

Displacement
334.5 ci5.5 L
Bore Stroke
4.40x5.50 inches112 x 140 mm
Compression Ratio
5.4:1
Rated Rpm
1500
Coolant Capacity
44 qts41.6 L
Fuel Type
gasoline
Cylinders
4
Cooling
liquid-cooled vertical I-head

Engine Detail (Option 2)

International Harvester

distillate

4-cylinder

liquid-cooled

The all-fuel engine was designed for tractor fuel and gasoline lower than 70 octane. It was the standard W-9 and WR-9 engine until 1947, when the gasoline engine became standard and the all-fuel engine was an option. The all-fuel engine was an option for the I-9.

Displacement
334.5 ci5.5 L
Bore Stroke
4.40x5.50 inches112 x 140 mm
Rated Rpm
1500
Coolant Capacity
40 qts37.9 L
Cylinders
4
Cooling
liquid-cooled

Engine Options

International Harvester 5.5L 4-cyl gasoline

International Harvester 5.5L 4-cyl distillate

Fuel Tank
36 gal136.3 L
Aux Fuel
0.875 gal3.3 L

W-9 / 03

Gears & controls

Transmission

Fifth gear was locked out on tractors equipped with steel wheels.

Transmission Type
sliding gear
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverse

W-9 / 04

Size. Stance. Footprint.

Dimensions

Length
134.25 in340 cm
Width
68.5 in173 cm
Height
66 in167 cm

Dimensions And Tires

Weight
5950 to 6350 pounds
Front Tire
30x6
Rear Tire
48x12

Tires And Tracks

Front Ag
30x6 (steel)
Front Ag
7.50-18
Rear Ag
48x12 (steel)
Rear Ag
14-34
Rear Ag
15-34
Rear Ag
14-32

W-9 / 05

Tractor Photos

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W-9 / 06

Tests (NTTL)

Nebraska Tractor Test 369

Gasoline 5-speed 2WDMay 21 - June 17, 1941

Drawbar performance

Gear 3 used for power test.

Gear 1 used for pull test.

Id
369
Belt Power Max
49.40 hp36.8 kW
Belt Fuel Use Max
4.2 gal/hour15.9 l/hour
Max Power
44.15 hp32.9 kW
Max Pull
6,414 lbs2909 kg

Nebraska Tractor Test 371

Distillate 5-speed 2WDJune 4 - 17, 1941

Drawbar performance

Gear 3 used for power test.

Gear 1 used for pull test.

Id
371
Belt Power Max
46.36 hp34.6 kW
Belt Fuel Use Max
4.3 gal/hour16.3 l/hour
Max Power
42.67 hp31.8 kW
Max Pull
6,577 lbs2983 kg

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McCormick W-9 tractor VA1

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