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McCormick-Deering Farmall MDV
McCormick Farmall MDV
Model history
Model introduced 1945
Model discontinued 1952
Model status Discontinued
Preceded by New Model
Superseded by McCormick Farmall Super MDV
Engine Specification
Engine make International
Engine model D-248
Fuel type diesel
Power hp 37 belt, 33 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 6.00-20 4-ply
Rear 10.00-36 6-ply
Tractor Dimensions
Length (inches/metres) 148 in
Width (inches/meters) 86 in
Height (inches/meters) 90 in
Weight (nominal) lb/kg 5835 lb
Turning circle (nominal) inches/meters 25 ft
Wheelbase 93 in
Other info
Factories Tractor Works, Chicago, Illinois, USA
Plow rating 3-14"
Nebraska Tests No. 368
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The Farmall MDV was a high-clearance tractor built by the International Harvester company from 1945 to 1952 in Chicago, Illinois, USA.

Model history[]

For Company history see
Main article: International Harvester

The McCormick-Deering Farmall MDV was basically the chassis of the high-clearance Farmall MV fitted with the diesel engine from the Farmall MD.

Timeline[]

  • 1939 - McCormick-Deering Farmall M gasoline-powered row-crop tractor introduced
  • 1941 - McCormick-Deering Farmall MD diesel model added
  • 1942 - McCormick-Deering Farmall MV gasoline-powered high-clearance tractor added
  • 1945 - McCormick-Deering Farmall MDV diesel-powered high-clearance tractor added
  • 1946 - Brand name shortened from McCormick-Deering to McCormick
  • 1952 - Farmall "M" models replaced by Super M, Super MD, Super MV, Super MDV

Factory locations[]

  • Tractor Works, Chicago, Illinois, USA

Specification[]

See Infobox for basic details

  • Standard tires
    • Front: 6.00-20 4-ply (1945); 6.00-20 6-ply (1949)
    • Rear: 10.00-36 6-ply (1945); 13-36 6-ply (1949)

Variations and Options[]

  • Electric starting
  • Pneumatic "Lift-All" implement lift system
  • Optional tires
    • Front:
    • Rear: 11.25-36, 12-38, or 13-38 6-ply (1948); 12-36 6-ply (1949)


Serial Numbers Information[]

Year Serial no. run
start[1]
Serial no. run
End[1]
Number Built Notes
1945 FDBKV88085 105563 Serial range includes Farmall M-MD-MV-MDV
1946 105564 122822 Number built included with Farmall M
1947 122823 151707
1948 151708 180513
1949 180514 213578
1950 213579 247517
1951 247518 290922
1952 290923 298218
Total built

Preservation[]

A number of examples of this model can be seen in museums and at tractor Shows and Meets in the UK and America.

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Gallery[]

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See also[]

Collection related info
  • Shows and Meets - events featuring tractors and other machinery
  • Clubs Listing - List of clubs including various tractor marques
  • Collections - list of private collections with tractors (add yours)
  • Museums - includes museums featuring tractors (please add missing ones)

References / Sources[]

  1. 1.0 1.1 Wendel, C. H., 150 Years of International Harvester, Crestline Publishing, Sarasota, Florida, 1981


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