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Heider B vs McCormick-Deering 10-20

Verdict: Heider B vs McCormick-Deering 10-20

The Heider B and the McCormick-Deering 10-20 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 10 hp. McCormick-Deering 10-20 is the lighter machine (1,678 kg vs 2,630 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Heider B holds more fuel (98.4 L vs 54.9 L) for longer stints between fills. McCormick-Deering 10-20 is the newer design (1923 vs 1911). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Fit & specs
Heider B Tractor
Heider
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
McCormick-Deering 10-20 Tractor
McCormick-Deering
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
10 hp
10 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
HeiderReference
McCormick-Deering (a part of International Harvester)Reference
The Heider friction drive transmission was an infinitely-variable transmission. Speed was selected by sliding the entire engine, which changed the contact point between the flywheel and the driving discs. Although any speed was possible, there were seven notches for the lever, effectively giving seven speeds.Reference
Kerosene 3-speed 2WDOctober 3 - 8, 1927Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 142 fileReference
Steering
manualReference
Engine
Fuel tank
98.4 LReference
54.9 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)
7.5 kWReference
7.5 kWReference
Belt (claimed)
14.9 kWReference
14.9 kWReference
Plows
4Reference
Bore/Stroke
108 x 171 mmReference
108 x 127 mmReference
Rated RPM
800Reference
1000Reference
Coolant capacity
37.9 LReference
34.1 LReference
Aux. fuel
2.8 LReference
Drawbar (tested)
14.6 kWReference
Belt (tested)
18.5 kWReference
Displacement
4.6 LReference
Belt power (max)
18.5 kWReference
Max power
14.6 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
HeiderReference
Type
friction driveReference
unsynchronized gearReference
Gears
7 forward and reverseReference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
Dimensions
Weight
2630 kgReference
1678 kgReference
Length
365 cmReference
312 cmReference
Height
243 cmReference
157 cmReference
Front tire
30x4.50Reference
Rear tire
42x12Reference
Ag front
30x4.50 stelReference
Ag rear
42x12 steelReference
Links
Capacities
Diameter
35 cmReference
38 cmReference
Width
187 cmReference
152 cmReference
RPM
661Reference
10-20 Serial Number Location
10-20 Serial Numbers
1923
KC501Reference
1924
KC7641Reference
1925
KC18869Reference
1926
KC37728Reference
1927
KC62824Reference
1928
KC89470Reference
1929
KC119823Reference
1930
KC159111Reference
1931
KC191486Reference
1932
KC201013Reference
1933
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1934
KC204239Reference
1935
KC206179Reference
1936
KC207275Reference
1937
KC210235Reference
1938
KC212425Reference
1939
KC214886Reference
Test results
Belt fuel use (max)
10.2 l/hourReference
Max pull
1340 kgReference

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.

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