Compare/McCormick-Deering B-450 vs McCormick-Deering Super W-6

McCormick-Deering B-450 vs McCormick-Deering Super W-6

Verdict: McCormick-Deering B-450 vs McCormick-Deering Super W-6

The McCormick-Deering B-450 and the McCormick-Deering Super W-6 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. McCormick-Deering B-450 leads on rated power with 55 hp against 43 hp. McCormick-Deering Super W-6 is the lighter machine (2,358 kg vs 6,020 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. McCormick-Deering B-450 is the newer design (1958 vs 1952). In short: choose the McCormick-Deering B-450 for outright pulling power, or the McCormick-Deering Super W-6 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

McCormick-Deering

Fit score

Best match

Clear

McCormick-Deering

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

55 hp

43 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

McCormick-Deering (a part of International Harvester)Reference

With 13.00x30 rear tires.Reference

The Torque Amplifier was available on the Super W-6-TA in 1954Reference

Total built

28,290Reference

6,891Reference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Variants

McCormick B-450

standardReference

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Farmall B-450

row-cropReference

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Super WD-6

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diesel engineReference

Super M

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row-cropReference

Engine

41.0 kWReference

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Displacement

4.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

102 x 133 mmReference

Power

41.0 kWReference

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Rated RPM

1500Reference

1450Reference

Torque

271.2 NmReference

501.7 NmReference

Torque RPM

1100Reference

997Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

6Reference

Oil capacity

50.0 LReference

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Coolant capacity

25.0 LReference

22.7 LReference

Fuel tank

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79.5 LReference

Aux. fuel

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3.3 LReference

Drawbar (tested)

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31.8 kWReference

Belt (tested)

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35.4 kWReference

Air cleaner

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oil bathReference

Compression

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6.75:1Reference

Belt power (max)

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35.4 kWReference

Max power

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31.8 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

10 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

305mm dry discReference

dry discReference

Transmission

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Torque AmplifierReference

Capacities

Fuel

79.1 LReference

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Diameter

27 cmReference

RPM

929.6Reference

899Reference

Speed

815.95 meters/minReference

788.82 meters/minReference

Width

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177 cmReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

13.6 LReference

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Type

gearReference

partial power shiftReference

Capacity

13.6 LReference

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Pressure

137.9 barReference

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Rear Type

IIReference

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Rear lift

2830 kgReference

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Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

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Engine RPM

555@1500Reference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

201 cmReference

192 cmReference

Weight

6020 to 6748 poundsReference

2358 kgReference

Front tire

6.00x16Reference

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Rear tire

13.00x30Reference

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Ag front

7.50x16Reference

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Ag rear

12.00x38Reference

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2WD Length

333 cmReference

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4WD Length

339 cmReference

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2WD Height (steering wheel)

180 cmReference

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4WD Height (steering wheel)

177 cmReference

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2WD Operating weight

2730 kgReference

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4WD Operating weight

3060 kgReference

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2WD Clearance (front axle)

37 cmReference

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4WD Clearance (front axle)

27 cmReference

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Front tread

132 to 193 cmReference

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2WD Rear tread

162 to 213 cmReference

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4WD Rear tread

191/201 cmReference

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Length

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317 cmReference

Height

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230 cmReference

Operating weight

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2358 kgReference

Ballasted weight

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4144 kgReference

B-450 Serial Numbers

1958

501Reference

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1959

981Reference

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1960

3282Reference

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1961

6202Reference

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1962

9307Reference

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1963

12428Reference

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1964

15735Reference

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1965

18325Reference

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1966

21280Reference

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1967

23795Reference

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1968

25488Reference

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1969

36846Reference

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1970

27953Reference

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Speeds

Super W-6 Serial Numbers

1952

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501Reference

1953

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2908Reference

1954

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10001 (Super W-6-TA)Reference

Location:

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Clutch housing, left sideReference

Final

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13006 (Super W-6-TA)Reference

Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

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20.8 l/hourReference

Max pull

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2619 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.