(800) 853-2651
SHOP NOW

Age range for old McCormick Deering hay wagon

F

Frantz

Member
Well sorry picture is tilted... I purchased this hay wagon frame from my father in law. It's labeled as McCormick Deering, which according to my extensive Wikipedia research means 1922-1947. Just curious how best to date it. I know function is most valuable, but I honestly didn't expect 1947 to be the "new" date which further sparked my interest. Is there a good way to better date such a hay wagon frame?
a235942.jpg
 
Check parts books for spoke verses disk wheels and straight verses tapered roller bearings. That will get you a start on year. Also any part numbers cast into wheels or any part numbers any place else.
 
I'm no expert but I have a similar McCormick running gear with the steel disc wheels. I have a parts catalog that I will try to scan a page to send that may help you date based on casting numbers your steel wheels. The "All Purpose Truck" was manufactured from 1932-1940. The "Improved All Purpose Farm Truck" was manufactured from 1940-mid 50's I think. Then came the No. 6 Farm Truck but I don't think it had spoke wheels as an option.

You mention that yours is labeled as a McCormick Meeting, can you post a picture of that as I am restoring mine and trying to match the original font but there's not enough to get it right.

Also, what kind and size tires are on yours as I will need those as well.

Thanks
 
Hopefully this works. I am trying to add pics of the catalog page I scanned. I also forgot to mention that the Wisconsin historical society has a lot of information relative to McCormick Deering. Their page should come up in a google search for McCormick Deering.
a239471.jpg

a239472.jpg
 
I have one similar here that belonged to my grandfather. My father (born in 1936) said they had it when he was a little guy. It had steel wheels initially but the local blacksmith cut the spokes off and welded 15" rims to allow for rubber tires. Handy little wagon. I have a 6x10 rack on it. Good around the place for firewood or fencing. I wouldn't put a forage box on it though, haha...
 
(quoted from post at 18:58:06 10/06/16) I'm no expert but I have a similar McCormick running gear with the steel disc wheels. I have a parts catalog that I will try to scan a page to send that may help you date based on casting numbers your steel wheels. The "All Purpose Truck" was manufactured from 1932-1940. The "Improved All Purpose Farm Truck" was manufactured from 1940-mid 50's I think. Then came the No. 6 Farm Truck but I don't think it had spoke wheels as an option.

You mention that yours is labeled as a McCormick Meeting, can you post a picture of that as I am restoring mine and trying to match the original font but there's not enough to get it right.

Also, what kind and size tires are on yours as I will need those as well.

Thanks
Click to expand...

Are you able to get me a pic of the stenciling for how the running gear is labeled? Also, what brand and size tire are you running?

Thanks
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Tractor Parts Tractor Manuals

We sell tractor parts! We have the parts you need to repair your tractor - the right parts. Our low prices and years of research make us your best choice when you need parts. Shop Online Today.

Copyright © 1997-2024 Yesterday's Tractor Co.

All Rights Reserved. Reproduction of any part of this website, including design and content, without written permission is strictly prohibited. Trade Marks and Trade Names contained and used in this Website are those of others, and are used in this Website in a descriptive sense to refer to the products of others. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy TRADEMARK DISCLAIMER: Tradenames and Trademarks referred to within Yesterday's Tractor Co. products and within the Yesterday's Tractor Co. websites are the property of their respective trademark holders. None of these trademark holders are affiliated with Yesterday's Tractor Co., our products, or our website nor are we sponsored by them. John Deere and its logos are the registered trademarks of the John Deere Corporation. Agco, Agco Allis, White, Massey Ferguson and their logos are the registered trademarks of AGCO Corporation. Case, Case-IH, Farmall, International Harvester, New Holland and their logos are registered trademarks of CNH Global N.V.

Yesterday's Tractors - Antique Tractor Headquarters
Website Accessibility Policy

Back
Top