 McCormick-Deering OS-6, restored version captured at a California antique tractor show | |
| Model history | |
|---|---|
| Model introduced | 1944 |
| Model discontinued | 1953 |
| Model status | Discontinued |
| Preceded by | New model |
| Engine Specification | |
| Engine make | International |
| Engine model | C-248 |
| Fuel type | gasoline |
| Power hp | 37 belt, 32 drawbar |
| Governed rpm | 1450 |
| Displacement cu in /(litre) | 248 ci |
| No. of Cylinders | 4 |
| Bore in (mm) | 3.875 in |
| Stroke in (mm) | 5.25 in |
| Cooling system | water |
| Naturally aspirated, Turbo or Supercharged | NA |
| Transmission Details | |
| Transmission type | sliding gear |
| Gearbox make | International |
| Forward | 5 |
| Reverse | 1 |
| Drive | 2-WD |
| General Data | |
| Linkage Category | drawbar |
| Tyre Sizes (std/options) | |
| Front | 6.00-16 4-ply |
| Rear | 14-26 6-ply |
| Tractor Dimensions | |
| Length (inches/metres) | 133 in |
| Width (inches/meters) | 60 in |
| Height (inches/meters) | 62 in |
| Weight (nominal) lb/kg | 4600 lb |
| Turning circle (nominal) inches/meters | 25.5 ft |
| Wheelbase | 76 in |
| Other info | |
| Factories | Rock Island, Illinois, USA |
| Plow rating | 3-14" |
| Nebraska Tests No. | 355 |
| Approximate Cost new in (year) | $2335 (1951) |
The McCormick-Deering OS-6 was an orchard tractor built by the International Harvester company from 1944 to 1953 in Rock Island, Illinois, USA.
Model history[]
- For Company history see
- Main article: International Harvester
The McCormick-Deering OS-6 was basically the O-6 without the shielding. It retained the lowered air intake and exhaust, headlights, seat, and controls.
Timeline[]
- 1940 - McCormick-Deering W-6 gasoline-powered standard-tread tractor replaced the W-30
- 1940 - Later in year, O-6 orchard, based on W-6, replaced orchard version of W-30
- 1944 - OS-6, without the shielding of the O-6, added
- 1946 - Brand name shortened from McCormick-Deering to McCormick
- 1953 - OS-6 discontinued
Factory locations[]
- Farmall Works, Rock Island, Illinois, USA
Specification[]
See Infobox for basic details
- Standard tires
- Front: 6.00-16 4-ply (1946)
- Rear: 12-26 6-ply (1946); 13-26 6-ply (1948); 14-26 6-ply (1951)
Variations and Options[]
- Optional tires
- Front: 6.00-16 6-ply or 6.50-16 4 or 6-ply (1946)
- Rear: 13-26 or 14-26 6-ply (1946)
Serial Numbers Information[]
| Year | Serial no. run start[1] |
Serial no. run End[1] |
Number Built | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1944 | OBKS6313 | 9495 | Serial range includes W-6, WD-6, O-6, OS-6, ODS-6, I-6, ID-6 | |
| 1945 | 9496 | 14152 | Number built included with W-6 | |
| 1946 | 14153 | 17791 | ||
| 1947 | 17792 | 22980 | ||
| 1948 | 22981 | 28703 | ||
| 1949 | 28704 | 33697 | ||
| 1950 | 33698 | 38517 | ||
| 1951 | 38518 | 44317 | ||
| 1952 | 44318 | 45273 | ||
| 1953 | 45274 | 45843[2] | ||
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