McCormick FU-237
Built: 1961 · Series: UTILITY-Baureihe
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McCormick UTILITY range – International Harvester's light utility tractors: FU-235 to FU-267 D, D for diesel, four-cylinders of 2.0 to 2.2 litres, 26 to 35 hp, 1.33 to 1.82 t, diesel or petrol
The UTILITY range was the light utility tractor in the McCormick programme of International Harvester, which had carried the McCormick name on its European field tractors since the 1920s. The FU-235 to FU-267 D models and the UTILITY-SUPER FC-C formed the entry class for small and medium farms; the D in the model name marks the diesel version, while models without D ran optionally with a petrol engine, as the fuel mix in the register also shows. All versions carry four-cylinder engines of around two litres.
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The register lists 6 versions with 18 to 25.7 kW (26 to 35 hp) from four-cylinders of 2,011 to 2,228 cm³ at 1,650 to 2,000 rpm, torque from 118 to 157 Nm, unladen weights from 1,330 to 1,820 kg, lengths from 2,765 to 3,100 mm, widths from 1,720 to 2,080 mm and heights from 1,416 to 1,700 mm, mostly with a diesel engine, alongside petrol and combined petrol/diesel versions.
The UTILITY range targeted mixed family farms for which a large International Harvester tractor would have been oversized, with simple engineering and low upkeep as the selling point against competitors such as Fiat, Ferguson and Deutz.
On used tractors, engine and injection pump or carburettor on petrol versions, clutch and gearbox, hydraulics and PTO, brakes and sheet metal and frame for rust count; parts for the old McCormick-International tractors now run mostly through specialist dealers.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: McCormick UTILITY
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 30 hp (22.1 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 1,800 rpmcorrect |
| Torque | 118 Nmcorrect |
| Speed at max. torque | 1,200 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 4correct |
| Displacement | 2,097 cm³correct |
| Bore | 80.96 mmcorrect |
| Stroke | 101.6 mmcorrect |
| Cooling | water-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 2,930 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,720 mmcorrect |
| Height | 1,540 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 1,780 mmcorrect |
| Ground clearance | 330 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 1,680 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | rear-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 6 V/1 Rcorrect |
| Forward gears | 6correct |
| Reverse gears | 1correct |
| Front tyres | 4.50-16correct |
| Rear tyres | 10-28correct |
| Top speed | 20 km/hcorrect |
Working data
| Fuel tank capacity | 43 lcorrect |
|---|
Origin and approval
| Construction | unit construction (no separate frame)correct |
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Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 13.2 kW/t (22 kW / 1.7 t)
Power class: Compact (< 40 hp)
Stronger than 17% of the tractors in the register — out of 15,663 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the McCormick FU-237 have?
The McCormick FU-237 delivers 30 hp.
How much does the McCormick FU-237 weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,680 kg.
What engine does the McCormick FU-237 have?
4 cylinders, 2,097 cm³ displacement, Diesel.
How fast does the McCormick FU-237 go?
Top speed is 20 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the McCormick FU-237?
2,930 mm × 1,720 mm × 1,540 mm.
When was the McCormick FU-237 built?
Production years: 1961.
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 the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- 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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