Golf Course McCormick-Deering Fairway 12
Built: 1934-1936 · Series: Other models
Successor: International Fairway 12 →
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Golf Course – a collective label for turf-maintenance tractors: International and McCormick-Deering Fairway 12/14, four-cylinder, 17 to 19 hp, petrol and distillate engines
This page is listed in the register under the collective label Golf Course: it does not hold tractors of a brand called Golf Course, but historic turf-maintenance tractors of the Fairway range from International Harvester and McCormick-Deering, named after their use on golf courses. The International Fairway 12 and the McCormick-Deering Fairway 12 are the same basic design under different brand names, joined by the slightly stronger Fairway 14.
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The register lists here 3 versions with 17 to 19 hp from four-cylinder International engines with rated speeds of 1,650 to 2,000 rpm, offered with either a petrol or a distillate (vaporising-oil) engine.
The Fairway range descends from International Harvester's Farmall technology of the 1930s and 1940s and was built with a narrow track, low ground clearance and pneumatic turf tyres specifically for maintaining grass areas on golf courses, a niche segment alongside the brand's main farm-tractor output.
When buying used, on the older distillate versions check the condition of the carburettor and ignition system and the starting procedure on petrol before switching to distillate; also check the cooling system, clutch and the tyres with their special turf tread, and look for rust on sheet-metal parts, as parts for these niche models today are mainly found through collectors and specialist dealers.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Golf Course (weitere Modelle)
Technical data
Engine
| Engine make | Internationalcorrect |
|---|---|
| Fuel | petrolcorrect |
| Power | 19 hpcorrect |
| Rated speed | 2,000 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 4correct |
| Displacement | 113 cicorrect |
| Bore | 3 in (76.2 mm)correct |
| Stroke | 4 in (101.6 mm)correct |
| Naturally aspirated | naturally aspiratedcorrect |
| Cooling | water-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 99 in (2514.6 mm)correct |
|---|---|
| Height | 53 in (1346.2 mm)correct |
| Wheelbase | 60 in (1,524 mm)correct |
| Turning circle | 18.5 ftcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 3,050 lbcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | rear-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | sliding-gear transmissioncorrect |
| Gearbox make | Internationalcorrect |
| Forward gears | 3correct |
| Reverse gears | 1correct |
| Front tyres | steel 25"x8"correct |
| Rear tyres | steel 40"x16"correct |
Origin and approval
| Plant | Tractor Works, Chicago, Illinois, USAcorrect |
|---|
Other data
| Linkage category | Drawbarcorrect |
|---|---|
| Successor | International Fairway 12correct |
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Golf Course McCormick-Deering Fairway 12 have?
The Golf Course McCormick-Deering Fairway 12 delivers 19 hp.
What engine does the Golf Course McCormick-Deering Fairway 12 have?
4 cylinders, Benzin.
When was the Golf Course McCormick-Deering Fairway 12 built?
Production years: 1934-1936.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check front and rear tyre sizes: mismatched pairs strain the drivetrain.
- Shift the gearbox cold and warm — jumps only show up at temperature.
- Load the hydraulics and watch for sag.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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