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McCormick-Deering 22-36

Production years: 1929–1934

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Engine horsepower
45 HP
—
Displacement
7 L
4-cylinder engine
Drive and chassis
2WD
Gear (3F/1R)
Operating weight
2,948 kg
6,500 lbs

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Catalog Archive: Baseline specifications compiled from historical manufacturer archives and equipment registries. Laboratory test report verification in progress.

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Engineering & Capability Benchmark

Specific output, tractive ratio, and segment percentile

Compact / Sub-Compact Yard
Global Tractor Fleet Power SpectrumTop 82% of all indexed machinery
Compact (20 HP)Utility (100 HP)Row-Crop (250 HP)Titans (600+ HP)
Specific Output
6.4 HP/L
Aspiration: Unknown
Traction Ratio
65.5 kg/HP
Heavy ballast for draft pull
PTO Efficiency
—
Mechanical driveline
Hydraulic Flow
Standard
Auxiliary implement ports

Engine and power specifications

Engine model
International Harvester
Fuel type
Kerosene
Rated horsepower
45 hp
Rated PTO Power
N/A (McCormick-Deering specification)
Drawbar Power @ Rated Engine Speed
30.07 hp (Nebraska OECD Test 2218)
Cylinders
4
Displacement
7 L (425.3 ci)
Bore / stroke
4.75x6.00 inches 121 x 152 mm
Rated RPM
1050 RPM
Crankcase oil capacity
10.5 qts (~9.9 L)
Coolant capacity
46 qts (~43.5 L)

Maintenance picks for the 22-36

Oil capacity 10.5 qts — match the filter before you drain.

Transmission and chassis specifications

Transmission type
Gear (3F/1R)
Gears (forward / reverse)
3 forward / 1 reverse
Drive system
2WD
Wheelbase
N/A
Front tire
34x6
Rear tire
50x12
Hydraulic flow
N/A
Rear hitch
N/A
ASABE EP496 Engineering Matcher

Implement Draft & Ballast Matcher

Simulate draft resistance, drawbar power transfer, and optimal axle weight distribution for McCormick-Deering 22-36.

Overloaded / Wheel Slip Alert(185%)
CAD DRAFT SCHEMATIC • Wide-Span Field Cultivator
SOIL: Medium Tilled LoamDEPTH: 4"SPEED: 7 MPH185% LOAD
SOIL SURFACE (0.0")SUB-SURFACE PLOW PAN (~14")45 HP◄ 3,129 LBS DRAFT4" DEPTH
DRAWBAR DEMAND: 58.4 HPWIDTH / SIZE: 18 ft Width
ASABE D497.7 Tillage Specific Resistance Formula
Implement Size (ft Width)18 ft Width
18 ft WidthDefault: 4270 ft Width
Tillage / Seeding Depth4 inches (10 cm)
2"Target: 4"6"
Target Operating Field Speed7.0 mph (11.3 km/h)
5 mphRated: 7 mph9 mph
Engine Power Demand vs Rated Output83.4 HP / 45 HP Rated
0%55% (Min Load)60-85% (Sweet Spot)100% (Cap)
Draft Force
3,129 lbs
Drawbar Power
58.4 HP
Target Slip
8% - 12%
Axle Ballast Balance (2WD Standard Utility )Calibrated for Wide-Span Field Cultivator (100 lbs/HP standard)
Target: 4,500 lbs
Front Axle: 28%Rear Axle: 72%
572 kg (1,260 lbs)1,470 kg (3,240 lbs)
Ballast Adjustment vs Base:-2,000 lbs (-907 kg)
Hourly Diesel Burn
2.1 gal/h
7.9 L/hr (est. $8/h)
Hydraulic Fan Status
Standard Draw
No fan req

Engine demand (83.4 HP) exceeds rated power (45 HP). Reduce working speed by 1.0-1.5 mph or reduce working width.

Catalog archival serial-number ranges

6 production years
Production yearStarting serial #Ending serial #Assembly plant
1928#99,926#102,044Factory not specified
1929#102,045#134,542Factory not specified
1930#134,543#152,694Factory not specified
1931#152,695#155,108Factory not specified
1932#155,109#156,300Factory not specified
1934#156,301End of runFactory not specified

Instant Used Market Valuation Projector

Algorithmic resale estimate for McCormick-Deering 22-36 (1929)

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Operating Meter Hours3,200 hrs
Mechanical & Physical Condition
Empirical model calibrated against dealer & auction lots
Estimated Fair Market Value
$2,034
Basis: 45 HP • 97 yrs old
Auction / Wholesale
$1,668 – $1,871
Dealer Retail Asking
$2,136 – $2,400
3-Year Projected Resale Curve~5% annual retention decay
Year 2027
$1,932
Year 2028
$1,836
Year 2029
$1,744

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McCormick-Deering

USA • 42 Models

McCormick-Deering was a prominent brand in agricultural machinery during the early 20th century, closely associated with International Harvester. The brand's origins trace back to Cyrus McCormick, who revolutionized farming with the invention of the first successful mechanical reaper in 1831. This innovation laid the groundwork for what would eventually become International Harvester, a conglomerate formed from the merger of McCormick Harvesting Machine Company and other entities. In 1923, International Harvester introduced the McCormick-Deering brand to market its new line of standard (wide) front tractors, including the popular 10-20 and 15-30 models. These tractors were designed to meet the demands of American and international farmers, providing reliable and powerful machinery for a variety of agricultural tasks. The McCormick-Deering name adorned tractors and machinery for the next three decades, becoming synonymous with durability and innovation in the agricultural sector. However, by the mid-20th century, the brand was phased out as International Harvester consolidated its product lines under the International name. Today, McCormick-Deering is remembered as a significant chapter in the history of agricultural machinery, representing a period of rapid technological advancement and the transition to mechanized farming.

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