McCormick-Deering W series tractors

High school (ages 12+)
Transportation

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1. What is the manufacturer?International Harvester
2. What is the product line?McCormick-Deering W series tractors
3. What is a McCormick-Deering W Series tractor?It is a sturdy tractor made by International Harvester that was built from the popular Farmall design but with fixed wheels and a lower profile.
4. Why do W Series tractors have fixed wheel widths?Fixed wheels give a steady, predictable platform that is great for tasks that need the same spacing, like hauling or working on uneven ground.

Standard-tread tractor: A tractor characterized by fixed wheel spacing, often designed for general-purpose agricultural or industrial applications.
Row-crop tractor: A tractor specifically engineered with adjustable or narrow wheel spacing to cultivate between rows of crops without causing damage.
Center of gravity: The average location of the weight of an object; a lower center of gravity generally increases stability.
Mechanization: The process of replacing human and animal labor with mechanical power and machinery, particularly in agriculture and industry.