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International Harvester Super AI vs McCormick-Deering I-14

Verdict: International Harvester Super AI vs McCormick-Deering I-14

The International Harvester Super AI and the McCormick-Deering I-14 are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. International Harvester Super AI leads on rated power with 16 hp against 15 hp. International Harvester Super AI is the lighter machine (1,088 kg vs 1,451 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. International Harvester Super AI is the newer design (1947 vs 1938). In short: choose the International Harvester Super AI for outright pulling power, or the McCormick-Deering I-14 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

International Harvester

Fit score

Best match

Clear

McCormick-Deering

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

16 hp

15 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

International HarvesterReference

McCormick-Deering (a part of International Harvester)Reference

keroseneReference

liquid-cooledReference

Factories

Chicago, Illinois, USAReference

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Steering

manualReference

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Variants

Super A

Farmall row-cropReference

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W-14

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ag tractorReference

Engine

Drawbar (claimed)

9.7 kWReference

11.0 kWReference

Displacement

1.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

76 x 102 mmReference

Compression

6:1Reference

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Rated RPM

1400Reference

2000Reference

Idle RPM

500-1540Reference

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Firing order

1-3-4-2Reference

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Starter volts

6Reference

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Coolant capacity

12.3 LReference

11.4 LReference

Sparkplug gap

0.635 mmReference

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Point gap

0.508 mmReference

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Intake valve clearance

0.356 mmReference

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Exhaust valve clearance

0.356 mmReference

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Oil capacity

4.7 LReference

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Oil change

120 hReference

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Fuel tank

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41.6 LReference

Belt (claimed)

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13.0 kWReference

Fuel system

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IH A-10 carburetorReference

Starter type

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hand-crankReference

Transmission

Gears

4 forward and 1 reverseReference

3 forward and 1 reverseReference

Clutch

9-inch dry discReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

11.9 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

7.9 LReference

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Type

sliding gearReference

gearReference

Capacity

7.9 LReference

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Valves

1Reference

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Rear PTO

transmissionReference

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Rear PTO Type

540Reference

550Reference

Capacities

Fuel

41.6 LReference

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Aux. fuel

2.8 LReference

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Rear hubs

2.8 LReference

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Diameter

21 cmReference

31 cmReference

Width

141 cmReference

15 cmReference

RPM

1157Reference

794Reference

Speed

784.56 meters/minReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

180 cmReference

152 cmReference

Weight

1088 kgReference

1451 kgReference

Ag front

5.00-15Reference

5.50x16Reference

Ag rear

9-24Reference

11.25x24Reference

Length

271 cmReference

251 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

163 cmReference

132 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

207 cmReference

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Ballasted weight

1564 kgReference

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Clearance (rear axle)

54 cmReference

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Min Clearance (drawbar)

29 cmReference

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Max Clearance (drawbar)

42 cmReference

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Rear tread

101 to 172 cmReference

108 cmReference

Front tread

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100 cmReference

Super AI Serial Numbers

1947

250001Reference

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1948

250082Reference

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1949

268196Reference

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1950

281269Reference

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1951

300126Reference

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1952

324470Reference

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1953

336880Reference

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1954

353348Reference

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Location:

On the right side of the seat supportReference

Front on fuel tank supportReference

Electrical

Ground

postitiveReference

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Battery volts

6Reference

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I-14 Serial Numbers

1938

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2704Reference

1939

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3014Reference

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.