McCormick 353
Built: 1967–4/1972 · Series: CM-Baureihe
More machines from model year 1967
McCormick CM series 323 to 824 – compact and mid-range tractors of the brand revived in 2001: three- and four-cylinder diesels, 19 to 54 kW, built by ARGO Tractors in Italy
The name McCormick goes back to Cyrus McCormick and his reaper company, which was absorbed into International Harvester in 1902 and served there as a tractor and harvester brand name into the 1980s. In 2001 the successor group, Case IH, sold the name rights to the Italian ARGO group (Landini, Valpadana), which has since run McCormick as an independent tractor brand headquartered in Fabbrico near Reggio Emilia. The CM series covers the compact and lower mid-range class; the type number orders the models from 323 to 824 by ascending power, and the suffix A marks an equipment variant of the larger 523, 724 and 824 models.
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The register lists here 7 versions with 19.1 to 54.4 kW (26 to 67 hp) from three- and four-cylinder diesel engines of 1,825 to 3,911 cm³, torque from 109 to 251 Nm at 1,900 to 2,300 rpm, unladen weights from 1,876 to 3,925 kg, lengths from 3,110 to 3,390 mm, widths from 1,504 to 1,990 mm and heights from 1,434 to 2,489 mm.
In this power segment the CM series targets smaller and medium-sized farms, fruit and wine growing, and municipal users, competing there with Same, Deutz-Fahr and the compact classes of Kubota and New Holland; production takes place at the Italian ARGO plants.
On used examples, what counts is operating hours and service history of the diesel engine, the condition of clutch and gearbox, the hydraulic system and PTO, and rust on wings and cab; parts run through the McCormick/ARGO dealer network, and the series shares some components technically with Landini.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: McCormick CM-Baureihe, McCormick (ARGO Tractors, Hersteller)
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 34 hp (25 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 1,900 rpmcorrect |
| Torque | 146 Nmcorrect |
| Speed at max. torque | 1,267 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 3correct |
| Displacement | 2,536 cm³correct |
| Bore | 98.4 mmcorrect |
| Stroke | 111.1 mmcorrect |
| Compression ratio | 16correct |
| Cooling | water-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 3,390 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,504 mmcorrect |
| Height | 2,180 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 1,965 mmcorrect |
| Ground clearance | 372 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 2,076 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | rear-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 8 V/2 R or 16 V/4 Rcorrect |
| Front tyres | 7.50-16 ASFcorrect |
| Rear tyres | 12.4-32 AScorrect |
| Top speed | 20 km/hcorrect |
Working data
| Fuel tank capacity | 60 lcorrect |
|---|
Origin and approval
| Construction | unit construction (no separate frame)correct |
|---|---|
| Units built | 19,167correct |
Other data
| Linkage category | Cat I/IIcorrect |
|---|
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 12 kW/t (25 kW / 2.1 t)
Power class: Compact (< 40 hp)
Stronger than 20% 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 353 have?
The McCormick 353 delivers 34 hp.
How much does the McCormick 353 weigh?
The unladen weight is 2,076 kg.
What engine does the McCormick 353 have?
3 cylinders, 2,536 cm³ displacement, Diesel.
How fast does the McCormick 353 go?
Top speed is 20 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the McCormick 353?
3,390 mm × 1,504 mm × 2,180 mm.
When was the McCormick 353 built?
Production years: 1967–4/1972.
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.
A general list for this type of machine — no substitute for an inspection or an appraiser.
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