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3 models in this series
Golf Course – a collective label for turf-maintenance tractors: International and McCormick-Deering Fairway 12/14, four-cylinder, 17 to 19 hp, petrol and distillate engines
This page is listed in the register under the collective label Golf Course: it does not hold tractors of a brand called Golf Course, but historic turf-maintenance tractors of the Fairway range from International Harvester and McCormick-Deering, named after their use on golf courses. The International Fairway 12 and the McCormick-Deering Fairway 12 are the same basic design under different brand names, joined by the slightly stronger Fairway 14.
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The register lists here 3 versions with 17 to 19 hp from four-cylinder International engines with rated speeds of 1,650 to 2,000 rpm, offered with either a petrol or a distillate (vaporising-oil) engine.
The Fairway range descends from International Harvester's Farmall technology of the 1930s and 1940s and was built with a narrow track, low ground clearance and pneumatic turf tyres specifically for maintaining grass areas on golf courses, a niche segment alongside the brand's main farm-tractor output.
When buying used, on the older distillate versions check the condition of the carburettor and ignition system and the starting procedure on petrol before switching to distillate; also check the cooling system, clutch and the tyres with their special turf tread, and look for rust on sheet-metal parts, as parts for these niche models today are mainly found through collectors and specialist dealers.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Golf Course (weitere Modelle)
Models compared
3 of 3 models.
| International Fairway 121937-1938 | International Fairway 141938-1939 | McCormick-Deering Fairway 121934-1936 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 19 hp | 17 hp | 19 hp |
| Rated speed | 2,000 rpm | 1,650 rpm | 2,000 rpm |
| Linkage category | Drawbar | Drawbar | Drawbar |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Forward gears | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Reverse gears | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Models
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International Fairway 12
The Golf Course International Fairway 12 is a machine built by Golf Course. Production: 1937-1938. The engine...
McCormick-Deering Fairway 12
The Golf Course McCormick-Deering Fairway 12 is a machine built by Golf Course. Production: 1934-1936. The engine...
Golf CourseInternational Fairway 14no photoInternational Fairway 14
The Golf Course International Fairway 14 is a machine built by Golf Course. Production: 1938-1939. The engine has 4...
