- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Utility
- No lab test on file
- 1953–1956
- Record: McCormick
- 5,480 built
WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
Derived by WhichTractor from a sourced three-point linkage. How we decide what a machine is
International Harvester DLD 2 specs: hp, weight, years
INTERNATIONAL-HARVESTER DD-66 two-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 13.8 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
13.8 hp
10.3 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “McCormick DLD 2”, claimed
This is the maker’s own figure, measured at the engine. Power at the PTO is lower — by how much, for this machine, nobody has measured.
- Weight
- 1,808 lb
- 3-point lift
- 661 lb
- Top speed
- 11.8 mph
International Harvester DLD 2 specs: key facts
The International Harvester DLD 2 was built from 1953 to 1956.
The International Harvester DLD 2 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 10.3 kW (13.8 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The International Harvester DLD 2 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
The International Harvester DLD 2 has a INTERNATIONAL-HARVESTER DD-66 engine, a 2-cylinder 1.09 L diesel unit.
The International Harvester DLD 2 weighs 820 kg (1,808 lb) unladen.
The International Harvester DLD 2 has a dependent rear PTO running at 540 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the International Harvester DLD 2 lifts 300 kg (661 lb) at the lower-link ends.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “McCormick DLD 2”

How much horsepower does a DLD 2 have?
The only figure for the DLD 2 is 13.8 hp (10.3 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “McCormick DLD 2”
What engine is in a DLD 2?
A DLD 2 has an INTERNATIONAL-HARVESTER DD-66, a 2-cylinder 1.09 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | INTERNATIONAL-HARVESTER DD-66 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 2, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 66.4 ci · 1.09 L |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “McCormick DLD 2”
How much will a DLD 2 lift?
A DLD 2 lifts 661 lb (300 kg) at the lower-link ends of its Category 1 three-point hitch.
| Hitch category | Category 1 |
|---|---|
| Lift at ends | 661 lb · 300 kg |
| Rear PTO | Dependent, transmission-driven, 540 rpmGround-speed PTO available |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “McCormick DLD 2”
What transmission does a DLD 2 have?
Transmission specifications for the DLD 2 are below.
| Clutch | Pedal operated dry Fichtel & Sachs single disc clutch |
|---|---|
| Steering | Mechanically operated worm steering |
| Top speed | 11.8 mph · 19 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “McCormick DLD 2”
How much does a DLD 2 weigh?
A DLD 2 weighs 1,808 lb (820 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 1,808 lb · 820 kg |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 62.0 in · 1,575 mm |
| Length | 96.9 in · 2,461 mm |
| Width | 60.6 in · 1,540 mm |
| Height | 61.0 in · 1,550 mm |
| Ground clearance | 14.2 in · 360 mm |
| Front track | 49.2–61.0 in · 1,250–1,550 mmWikibooks gives one track for both axles; the article lists alternatives |
| Rear track | 49.2–61.0 in · 1,250–1,550 mmWikibooks gives one track for both axles; the article lists alternatives |
| Turning radius, braked | 8.0 ft · 2.45 m |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “McCormick DLD 2”
What oil does a DLD 2 take, and how much?
A DLD 2 engine takes 2.7 qt (2.6 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 2.7 qt · 2.6 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “McCormick DLD 2” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission | 7.4 qt · 7.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “McCormick DLD 2” · single source, not independently verified |
| Hydraulic | 5.8 qt · 5.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “McCormick DLD 2” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 10.6 qt · 10.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “McCormick DLD 2” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a DLD 2?
Within 10% of its 12.5 hp at the PTO as the maker claimed it, with no laboratory test on file, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Güldner AF 1513 hp PTO, claimed · 1949–1954Side by side with the DLD 2 →
- Deutz F1L 712/112.18 hp PTO, claimed · 1958–1959Side by side with the DLD 2 →
- Fahr D 12 NH12 hp PTO, claimed · 1953–1954Side by side with the DLD 2 →
- Fahr D 12N12 hp PTO, claimed · 1953–1954Side by side with the DLD 2 →
- Fahr D 9012 hp PTO, claimed · 1953–1956Side by side with the DLD 2 →
- Fahr D 90H12 hp PTO, claimed · 1953–1956Side by side with the DLD 2 →
Common questions about the International Harvester DLD 2
Is a DLD 2 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The International Harvester DLD 2 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
What PTO does a DLD 2 have?
A DLD 2 has a dependent 540 rpm rear PTO.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “McCormick DLD 2”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: McCormick DLD 2 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-41174 · revision 1022331. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document