Compare/McCormick-Deering FU237 vs McCormick-Deering ODS-6

McCormick-Deering FU237 vs McCormick-Deering ODS-6

Verdict: McCormick-Deering FU237 vs McCormick-Deering ODS-6

The McCormick-Deering FU237 and the McCormick-Deering ODS-6 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. McCormick-Deering ODS-6 leads on rated power with 32 hp against 30 hp. McCormick-Deering FU237 is the lighter machine (1,394 kg vs 2,442 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. McCormick-Deering ODS-6 holds more fuel (77.6 L vs 43.1 L) for longer stints between fills. McCormick-Deering FU237 is the newer design (1961 vs 1947). In short: choose the McCormick-Deering ODS-6 for outright pulling power, or the McCormick-Deering FU237 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

30 hp

32 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

McCormick-Deering (a part of International Harvester)Reference

With 10x28 rear tires.Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Total built

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522Reference

Engine

Fuel tank

43.1 LReference

77.6 LReference

Engine

22.4 kWReference

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Displacement

2.1 LReference

4.1 LReference

Bore/Stroke

81 x 102 mmReference

98 x 133 mmReference

Power

22.4 kWReference

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Fuel system

indirect injectionReference

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Rated RPM

1800Reference

1450Reference

Starter type

electricReference

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Oil capacity

13.5 LReference

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Coolant capacity

12.3 LReference

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Aux. fuel

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3.3 LReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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23.5 kWReference

Belt (claimed)

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26.8 kWReference

Transmission

Type

gearReference

Gears

6 forward and 1 reverseReference

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

540Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

178 cmReference

193 cmReference

Weight

1394 kgReference

2442 kgReference

Front tire

4.50x16Reference

6.00-16Reference

Rear tire

10x28Reference

13-26Reference

Ag front

4.50x16Reference

6.00-16Reference

Ag rear

10x28Reference

13-26Reference

Length

293 cmReference

338 cmReference

Width

171 cmReference

151 cmReference

Height

153 cmReference

156 cmReference

Front tread

128 to 193 cmReference

118 cmReference

Rear tread

130 to 177 cmReference

114 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

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40 cmReference

Speeds

Variants

W-6

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standardReference

O-6

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orchardReference

OS-6

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orchard without full sheet metalReference

ODS-6

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diesel OS-6Reference

I-6

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industrialReference

ID-6

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diesel industrialReference

Capacities

Diameter

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27 cmReference

RPM

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899Reference

Speed

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788.82 meters/minReference

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.