Compare/McCormick-Deering B-450 vs McCormick-Deering Super WD-9

McCormick-Deering B-450 vs McCormick-Deering Super WD-9

Verdict: McCormick-Deering B-450 vs McCormick-Deering Super WD-9

The McCormick-Deering B-450 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 55 hp. McCormick-Deering Super WD-9 is the lighter machine (3,311 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 1953). In short: choose the McCormick-Deering Super WD-9 for outright pulling power, or the McCormick-Deering B-450 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Tell us about your operation

Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

McCormick-Deering

Fit score

Best match

Clear

McCormick-Deering

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

55 hp

65 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

Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference

Total built

28,290Reference

10,938Reference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Steering

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manualReference

Variants

McCormick B-450

standardReference

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Farmall B-450

row-cropReference

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Super WDR-9

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rice specialReference

Engine

41.0 kWReference

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Displacement

4.3 LReference

5.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke

102 x 133 mmReference

114 x 140 mmReference

Power

41.0 kWReference

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Rated RPM

1500Reference

Torque

271.2 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1100Reference

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Starter

electricReference

gasoline-startReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

50.0 LReference

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Coolant capacity

25.0 LReference

34.1 LReference

Fuel tank

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132.5 LReference

Belt (claimed)

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48.5 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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42.8 kWReference

Belt (tested)

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48.6 kWReference

Compression

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15.6:1Reference

Belt power (max)

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48.6 kWReference

Max power

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42.8 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

Clutch

305mm dry discReference

dry discReference

Capacities

Fuel

79.1 LReference

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Diameter

27 cmReference

35 cmReference

RPM

929.6Reference

707Reference

Speed

815.95 meters/minReference

790.35 meters/minReference

Width

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205 cmReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

13.6 LReference

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Type

gearReference

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

540Reference

Engine RPM

555@1500Reference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

201 cmReference

211 cmReference

Weight

6020 to 6748 poundsReference

3311 kgReference

Front tire

6.00x16Reference

7.50x18Reference

Rear tire

13.00x30Reference

18.00x26Reference

Ag front

7.50x16Reference

7.50x18Reference

Ag rear

12.00x38Reference

18.00x26Reference

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

132 cmReference

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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355 cmReference

Height

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210 cmReference

Ballasted weight

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5801 kgReference

Rear tread

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168 cmReference

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 WD-9 Serial Number Location

Super WD-9 Serial Numbers

1953

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501Reference

1954

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1935Reference

1955

—

5232Reference

1956

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6866 (WDR-9)Reference

Final

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7242 (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.