McCormick D-212 Farmall
Built: 1956–1959 · Series: D-Serie Farmall
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McCormick D-series Farmall: the D-212 Farmall (1956-1959) with a two-cylinder diesel engine, 1,089 cm³ displacement, 12 hp/8.8 kW output and a weight of 1,108 kg
The D-series Farmall covered small, diesel-powered all-purpose tractors in the lower power segment, built for smaller farms and for special crops needing less space between rows. The D-212 Farmall, with its compact dimensions, belongs to this segment of light diesel tractors.
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The D-212 Farmall has a water-cooled two-cylinder diesel engine with 1,089 cm³ displacement, producing 12 hp, or 8.8 kW; its rated speed is given as 1,750 or 1,800 rpm for two operating points. At 1,108 kg, with a 1,727 mm wheelbase and a width of 1,585 mm against a height of 1,560 mm, it is a compact, narrow-built tractor.
With a top speed of 18 km/h, the D-212 Farmall falls under Germany's driving licence category T. A two-cylinder diesel engine of just over a litre is built for simplicity and low fuel consumption rather than for the high pulling power delivered by larger four- or six-cylinder series.
When buying such a compact two-cylinder diesel, smooth running of the engine is an important check, since with only two cylinders a single faulty one reduces output far more than in larger engines. The narrow track also calls for a close check of the steering and front axle bearings for play, and for cracks in the thin sheet metal typical of such a light machine, along with the condition of the brake linkage.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells D-212 Farmall, McCormick
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 12 hp (8.8 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 1.750/1.800 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 2correct |
| Displacement | 1,089 cm³correct |
| Cooling | water-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 2,740 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,585 mmcorrect |
| Height | 1,560 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 1,727 mmcorrect |
| Ground clearance | 395 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 1,108 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | rear-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 6 V/1 Rcorrect |
| Forward gears | 6correct |
| Reverse gears | 1correct |
| Front tyres | 4.50-16 ASFcorrect |
| Rear tyres | 8-24 AScorrect |
| Top speed | 18 km/hcorrect |
Working data
| Fuel tank capacity | 18 lcorrect |
|---|
Origin and approval
| Construction | unit construction (no separate frame)correct |
|---|---|
| Units built | 3,602correct |
Other data
| Linkage category | Cat Icorrect |
|---|
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 7.9 kW/t (9 kW / 1.1 t)
Power class: Compact (< 40 hp)
Stronger than 2% 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 D-212 Farmall have?
The McCormick D-212 Farmall delivers 12 hp.
How much does the McCormick D-212 Farmall weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,108 kg.
What engine does the McCormick D-212 Farmall have?
2 cylinders, 1,089 cm³ displacement, Diesel.
How fast does the McCormick D-212 Farmall go?
Top speed is 18 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the McCormick D-212 Farmall?
2,740 mm × 1,585 mm × 1,560 mm.
When was the McCormick D-212 Farmall built?
Production years: 1956–1959.
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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