Stephenville in Erath County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

McCormick-Deering 15-30 Tractor

Photographed by James Hulse, October 22, 2021

1. McCormick-Deering 15-30 Tractor Marker

Inscription. The McCormick-Deering steel-wheeled, kerosene-powered 15-30 tractor was a popular farm model between 1921 and 1934. Even after the 1930 model like you see here benefitted from an increase to 22-36 horsepower, International Harvester maintained the commonly understood "15-30" trade name. The Great Depression and its agricultural hardships between the wars worked to expand the lifespan of many of these tractors. In those years, it was more economically feasible for many cash strapped farmers to technologically upgrade their 15-30 with a gasoline engine and rubber tires than it would have been to have purchased a newer model.

The 15-30 tractor you see here is from the Hamic Farm at Chalk Mountain. The Hamic family operated their Erath County farm for over 100 years, and they served their community in many public offices.

Sign donated by
The Erath County Antique Tractor Club

Tractor gift of
Gerald & Linda Young 2014.09.10

Erected 2014 by Stephenville Historical House Museum.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Agriculture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1921.

Location. 32° 13.384′ N, 98° 11.967′ W. Marker is in Stephenville, Texas, in Erath County. It can be reached

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from the intersection of East Washington Street (Business U.S. 377) and North Shapard Street. The marker is located on the grounds of the Stephenville Historical House Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 525 East Washington Street, Stephenville TX 76401, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Comanchería,

the Republic of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Walker Cabin (here, next to this marker); Dog Trot Cabin (a few steps from this marker); Byram Corn Crib (a few steps from this marker); Jones Cabin (a few steps from this marker); Tarleton Ranch House (a few steps from this marker); Cowan Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker); Carmack Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker); Center Grove Schoolhouse (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Stephenville.

Also see . . .
1. Stephenville Historical House Museum.

The museum grounds are open to the public all day, every day for self-guided tours and photography. Free Admission - Some exhibitions and events may carry a separate charge. Monday-Tuesday: Closed.

(Submitted on November 24, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

2. McCormick-Deering 22-36: The "Farmer Engineered" Powerhouse.

The McCormick-Deering 15-30 tractor, as originally built from 1921 to 1934, was a kerosene powered
Photographed by James Hulse, October 22, 2021

2. The front view of the McCormick-Deering 15-30 Tractor
steel-wheeled powerhouse which developed 15 drawbar and 30 brake horsepower, until refinements in 1929 increased the power output to 22 drawbar and 36 brake horsepower. This tractor was referred to throughout its production run as a 15-30 by IHC as the name 15-30 had become famous with farmers across the nation. This was a tractor which, along with the famous John Deere "D", made the transition from horsepower to horsepower complete. The 15-30 and the D were evenly matched, as the D's rated horsepower was 15-27. The D was a two-cylinder horizontal-engined machine, but the 15-30 was a four-cylinder vertical.

(Submitted on November 24, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

The side view of the McCormick-Deering 15-30 Tractor image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, October 22, 2021

3. The side view of the McCormick-Deering 15-30 Tractor

Credits. This page was last revised on November 24, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 23, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 770 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 24, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.