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McCormick 824 (A)

Built: 4/1971–4/1974 · Series: CM-Baureihe

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The CM series from McCormick includes the 824 (A). Production: 4/1971–4/1974. The engine delivers 74 hp (54.4 kW), has 4 cylinders, with a displacement of 3,911 cm³. Torque is 251 Nm. Rated speed is 2,300 rpm. The machine is 3,337 mm long, 1,990 mm wide and 2,489 mm high. The unladen weight is 3,145 kg. The wheelbase measures 2,120 mm. Ground clearance is 453 mm. Top speed is 30 km/h. The tank holds 70 litres. Transmission: 8 V/4 R or 12 V/4 R. The engine is water-cooled. Tyres: front 7.50-18 ASF (A: 10-24 AS), rear 14-34 AS. The fuel is diesel. The bore measures 98.4 mm. The stroke is 128.5 mm. Construction: unit construction (no separate frame). The linkage is category II. The PTO runs at 540/1000 rpm. Around 5.558 units were built. The CM-Baureihe series covers 7 models. Rated output within it ranges from 26 to 74 hp; the 824 (A) sits at the top of that range with 74 hp. Its immediate neighbours are the 724 (A) below it with 67 hp. Unladen weight within it ranges from 1,876 to 3,925 kg; here the 824 (A) sits in the upper part of that range with 3,145 kg. 381 McCormick models across 40 series are on record.

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

Fueldieselcorrect
Power74 hp (54.4 kW)correct
Rated speed2,300 rpmcorrect
Torque251 Nmcorrect
Cylinders4correct
Displacement3,911 cm³correct
Bore98.4 mmcorrect
Stroke128.5 mmcorrect
Coolingwater-cooledcorrect

Dimensions and weights

Length3,337 mmcorrect
Width1,990 mmcorrect
Height2,489 mmcorrect
Wheelbase2,120 mmcorrect
Ground clearance453 mmcorrect
Unladen weight3,145 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

Driverear- or four-wheel drivecorrect
Gearbox8 V/4 R or 12 V/4 Rcorrect
Front tyres7.50-18 ASF (A: 10-24 AS)correct
Rear tyres14-34 AScorrect
Top speed30 km/hcorrect

Working data

Fuel tank capacity70 lcorrect

Origin and approval

Constructionunit construction (no separate frame)correct
Units built5,558correct

Other data

Linkage categoryCat IIcorrect
PTO speed540/1000 rpmcorrect

Where this model stands

Power-to-weight ratio: 17.3 kW/t (54 kW / 3.1 t)

Power class: Universal (40–100 hp)

Stronger than 51% 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 824 (A) have?

The McCormick 824 (A) delivers 74 hp.

How much does the McCormick 824 (A) weigh?

The unladen weight is 3,145 kg.

What engine does the McCormick 824 (A) have?

4 cylinders, 3,911 cm³ displacement, Diesel.

How fast does the McCormick 824 (A) go?

Top speed is 30 km/h.

What are the dimensions of the McCormick 824 (A)?

3,337 mm × 1,990 mm × 2,489 mm.

When was the McCormick 824 (A) built?

Production years: 4/1971–4/1974.

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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