McCormick D-439
Built: 4/1962–1966 · Series: D-LINIE
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McCormick International D line from Neuss (1950s–1960s): D-214 to D-514 – the first digit gives the cylinders, the following ones the hp, Standard as version, 10 to 39 kW
McCormick International was the German name of International Harvester: the plant in Neuss on the Rhine built tractors for Europe from 1937, and the D line of the 1950s and 1960s was the range with which IH belonged to the big four on the German market. The type code is one of the clearest in the industry: D stands for diesel, the first digit gives the cylinder count, the two following ones the output in hp – a D-214 is a two-cylinder with 14 hp, a D-326 a three-cylinder with 26 hp, a D-439 a four-cylinder with 39 hp, a D-514 a five-cylinder. The suffix Standard marks the simpler version without extra equipment. The engines came from in-house production, water-cooled in-line engines with direct injection regarded as smooth and economical.
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The register lists 14 versions with 10.3 to 39 kW (14 to 53 hp), 1,088 to 3,088 cm³ with two to four cylinders, torque from 51 to 152 Nm, unladen weights from 1,151 to 2,520 kg, lengths from 2,672 to 3,215 mm, widths from 1,581 to 1,865 mm and heights from 1,376 to 1,727 mm – all diesel.
The D line was the answer to the structural change of the 1950s: the D-214 for the part-time farm, the D-439 for the full-time farm of 30 hectares – IH covered the whole breadth before the 1970s ended the variety of small tractors and Neuss switched to the larger ranges.
Used D models are popular collector and part-time farm tractors with good parts supply through specialists; when buying, engine condition, gearbox, hydraulics and the originality of sheet metal and paint are what count.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: McCormick International D-Linie, International Harvester Deutschland (Neuss) (Wikipedia)
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 39 hp (28.7 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 1,900 rpmcorrect |
| Torque | 133 Nmcorrect |
| Speed at max. torque | 1,235 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 4correct |
| Displacement | 2,434 cm³correct |
| Bore | 87.3 mmcorrect |
| Stroke | 101.6 mmcorrect |
| Injection pressure | 150 barcorrect |
| Cooling | water-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 2,930 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,640 mmcorrect |
| Height | 1,550 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 1,880 mmcorrect |
| Ground clearance | 380 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 1,758 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | rear-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 8 V/2 Rcorrect |
| Forward gears | 8correct |
| Reverse gears | 2correct |
| Front tyres | 5.00-16 ASFcorrect |
| Rear tyres | 10-28 AScorrect |
| Top speed | 20 km/hcorrect |
Working data
| Fuel tank capacity | 55 lcorrect |
|---|
Origin and approval
| Construction | unit construction (no separate frame)correct |
|---|---|
| Units built | 17,627correct |
Other data
| Linkage category | Cat I/IIcorrect |
|---|
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 16.3 kW/t (29 kW / 1.8 t)
Power class: Compact (< 40 hp)
Stronger than 24% 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-439 have?
The McCormick D-439 delivers 39 hp.
How much does the McCormick D-439 weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,758 kg.
What engine does the McCormick D-439 have?
4 cylinders, 2,434 cm³ displacement, Diesel.
How fast does the McCormick D-439 go?
Top speed is 20 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the McCormick D-439?
2,930 mm × 1,640 mm × 1,550 mm.
When was the McCormick D-439 built?
Production years: 4/1962–1966.
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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