Compare/McCormick-Deering 15-30 vs McCormick-Deering Super AWD-6

McCormick-Deering 15-30 vs McCormick-Deering Super AWD-6

Verdict: McCormick-Deering 15-30 vs McCormick-Deering Super AWD-6

The McCormick-Deering 15-30 and the McCormick-Deering Super AWD-6 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. McCormick-Deering 15-30 is the lighter machine (2,721 kg vs 5,768 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. McCormick-Deering 15-30 holds more fuel (70.0 L vs 66.2 L) for longer stints between fills. McCormick-Deering Super AWD-6 is the newer design (1953 vs 1923). 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

McCormick-Deering

Fit score

Clear

McCormick-Deering

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

15 hp

null hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

McCormick-Deering (a part of International Harvester)Reference

Drawbar performanceReference

With 14x30 rear tires.Reference

Engine

Fuel tank

70.0 LReference

66.2 LReference

Aux. fuel

3.8 LReference

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Drawbar (claimed)

11.2 kWReference

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Belt (claimed)

22.4 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

19.9 kWReference

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Belt (tested)

26.0 kWReference

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Displacement

6.3 LReference

4.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

114 x 152 mmReference

102 x 133 mmReference

Rated RPM

1050Reference

1450Reference

Starter type

hand-crankReference

electricReference

Coolant capacity

45.4 LReference

18.9 LReference

Belt power (max)

26.0 kWReference

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Max power

19.9 kWReference

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Oil capacity

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39.4 LReference

Intake valve clearance

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0.559 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

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0.559 mmReference

Transmission

Type

gearReference

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Gears

3 forward and 1 reverseReference

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

Dimensions

Weight

2721 kgReference

5768 to 7298 poundsReference

Front tire

34x6Reference

7.50-16Reference

Rear tire

50x12Reference

14x30Reference

Ag front

34x6 steelReference

7.50-16Reference

Ag rear

50x12 steelReference

14x30Reference

Length

347 cmReference

317 cmReference

Width

165 cmReference

184 cmReference

Height

177 cmReference

179 cmReference

Wheelbase

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194 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

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232 cmReference

Shipping weight

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2616 kgReference

Operating weight

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3310 kgReference

Ground clearance

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38 cmReference

Front tread

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118 cmReference

Rear tread

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139 cmReference

15-30 Serial Numbers

1921

TG101Reference

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1922

TG312Reference

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1923

TG-----Reference

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1924

TG-----Reference

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1925

TG-----Reference

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1926

TG-----Reference

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1927

TG50022Reference

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1928

TG70501Reference

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Final

TG99925Reference

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Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

14.0 l/hourReference

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Max pull

1900 kgReference

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Variants

Super AW-6

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kerosense engine, standard frontReference

Super AWD-6

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diesel engine, standard frontReference

Super AM

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kerosene engine, row-crop frontReference

Super AMD

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diesel engine, row-crop frontReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear PTO

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optionalReference

Rear PTO Type

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537Reference

Super AWD-6 Serial Numbers

1953

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1755 to 3506Reference

1954

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3507 to 6431Reference

1955

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6432 to 6507Reference

1956

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6508 to 7968Reference

1957

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7959 to 8900Reference

Location:

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Right side of tractor on clutch housing.Reference

Capacities

Diameter

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27 cmReference

RPM

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899Reference

Speed

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788.82 meters/minReference

Speeds

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.