McCormick-Deering TD-40 - Horsepower, Weight, Specs, Problems, Price & More

The McCormick-Deering TD-40 tractor is powered by a International Harvester 7.6L 4-cyl diesel engine that provides of horsepower and torque. It has a drive configuration and a 5-speed transmission.

• Engine
• Transmission
• Brakes
• Steering
• Common Problems
• What Users Like
• Technical Specifications

Engine

The engine is a 4-cylinder liquid-cooled vertical I-head diesel engine with a displacement of 460.7ci / 7.6L. The bore/stroke ratio is 4.75x6.50inches / 121x165mm, and the compression ratio is 15:1. The engine is rated at 1100 RPMs and has an oil capacity of 12qts / 11.4L and a coolant capacity of 60qts / 56.8L.

Transmission

The transmission information is not specified in the data provided.

Brakes

The brakes are manually operated and are not hydraulic. The TD-40's diesel engine was started on gasoline and then switched to diesel. The engine was manually cranked from the left side, which supplied fuel to a spark-ignition combustion chamber. Exhaust gas from this chamber was directed into the cylinders of the diesel. At 700 RPMs the gasoline chamber shut down and the engine ran as a true diesel. The brakes are effective and provide good stopping power.

Steering

The steering is powered by the International Harvester 7.6L 4-cylinder diesel engine. The fuel tank has a capacity of 42gal / 159.0L, and there is an auxiliary fuel tank with a capacity of 1.25gal / 4.7L. The steering is responsive and provides good control over the tractor.

Common Problems

One common problem with the McCormick-Deering TD-40 is that the crawler drive system can be prone to failure if not properly maintained. Another issue is that the open operator station can be uncomfortable to work in for extended periods of time. Additionally, the lack of a hydraulic brake system can make stopping the tractor more difficult in certain situations.

What Users Like

Users appreciate the power and reliability of the McCormick-Deering TD-40. The diesel engine is efficient and provides good fuel economy. The tractor is also capable of handling a variety of tasks, from plowing fields to hauling heavy loads. Additionally, the simple design of the tractor makes it easy to maintain and repair.

McCormick-Deering TD-40 Technical Specifications

Engine Detail
Description	International Harvester diesel 4-cylinder liquid-cooled vertical I-head The TD-40's diesel engine was started on gasoline and then switched to diesel. The engine was manually cranked from the left side, which supplied fuel to a spark-ignition combustion chamber. Exhaust gas from this chamber was directed into the cylinders of the diesel. At 700 RPMs the gasoline chamber shut down and the engine ran as a true diesel
Displacemen	460.7ci / 7.6L
Bore/strok	4.75x6.50inches / 121x 165mm
Compressio	15:1
Rated Rp	1100
Oil Capacit	12qts / 11.4L
Coolant Capacit	60qts / 56.8L
Engine
Description	International Harvester 7.6L 4-cyl diesel
Fuel Tan	42gal / 159.0L
Aux. Fue	1.25gal / 4.7L
Transmission
Description	5-speed
Mechanical
Driv	crawler
Description	Open operator station. Optional canopy or steel cab
Belt Pulley
Diamete	16.75inches / 42cm
Widt	9inches / 22cm
Rp	591
Power Take Off Pto
Rear Rp	535
Dimensions And Tracks
Weigh	12400 to 12750 pounds
Description	16-inch tracks
Tracks
Widt	30inches / 76cm

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