Compare/McCormick-Deering AW-7 vs McCormick-Deering Super WD-9

McCormick-Deering AW-7 vs McCormick-Deering Super WD-9

Verdict: McCormick-Deering AW-7 vs McCormick-Deering Super WD-9

The McCormick-Deering AW-7 and the McCormick-Deering Super WD-9 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. McCormick-Deering Super WD-9 leads on rated power with 65 hp against 45 hp. McCormick-Deering Super WD-9 is the lighter machine (3,311 kg vs 7,735 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. McCormick-Deering AW-7 is the newer design (1957 vs 1953). In short: choose the McCormick-Deering Super WD-9 for outright pulling power, or the McCormick-Deering AW-7 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

McCormick-Deering

Fit score

Best match

Clear

McCormick-Deering

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

45 hp

65 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

McCormick-Deering (a part of International Harvester)Reference

keroseneReference

Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference

Steering

power assisted, enclosed worm and gearReference

manualReference

Total built

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10,938Reference

Variants

AM-7

row-cropReference

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AWD-7

diesel engineReference

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Super WDR-9

—

rice specialReference

Engine

Drawbar (claimed)

33.3 kWReference

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Belt (claimed)

36.4 kWReference

48.5 kWReference

Displacement

4.3 LReference

5.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke

102 x 133 mmReference

114 x 140 mmReference

Compression

16.5:1Reference

15.6:1Reference

Rated RPM

1450Reference

1500Reference

Starter volts

6Reference

12Reference

Starter

electricReference

gasoline-startReference

Fuel tank

—

132.5 LReference

Drawbar (tested)

—

42.8 kWReference

Belt (tested)

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48.6 kWReference

Coolant capacity

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34.1 LReference

Belt power (max)

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48.6 kWReference

Max power

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42.8 kWReference

Transmission

Type

gearReference

Gears

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

Clutch

—

dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Pressure

82.7 barReference

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Pump flow

37.9 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IIReference

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Rear PTO Type

540 (1375)Reference

540Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

194 cmReference

211 cmReference

Weight

7735 to 8540 poundsReference

3311 kgReference

Front tire

7.50x16Reference

7.50x18Reference

Rear tire

14.00x30Reference

18.00x26Reference

Ag front

7.50x16Reference

7.50x18Reference

Ag rear

14.00x30Reference

18.00x26Reference

Length

317 cmReference

355 cmReference

Kerosene Weight

3508 kgReference

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Diesel Weight

3873 kgReference

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Height

—

210 cmReference

Ballasted weight

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5801 kgReference

Front tread

—

132 cmReference

Rear tread

—

168 cmReference

AW-7 Serial Numbers

1957

1067 (diesel)Reference

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1958

706 (kerosene)Reference

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1959

1633 (kerosene)Reference

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1960

2975 (kerosene)Reference

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1957-Final

8966 (kerosene)Reference

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Final

4941 (kerosene)Reference

7242 (WDR-9)Reference

1958-Final

1604 (diesel)Reference

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Capacities

Diameter

27 cmReference

35 cmReference

Width

200 cmReference

205 cmReference

RPM

899Reference

707Reference

Speed

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790.35 meters/minReference

Super WD-9 Serial Number Location

Super WD-9 Serial Numbers

1953

—

501Reference

1954

—

1935Reference

1955

—

5232Reference

1956

—

6866 (WDR-9)Reference

Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

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17.0 l/hourReference

Max pull

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3817 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.