Compare/McCormick-Deering FU237 vs McCormick-Deering Super W-4

McCormick-Deering FU237 vs McCormick-Deering Super W-4

Verdict: McCormick-Deering FU237 vs McCormick-Deering Super W-4

The McCormick-Deering FU237 and the McCormick-Deering Super W-4 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 30 hp. McCormick-Deering FU237 is the lighter machine (1,394 kg vs 1,757 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. McCormick-Deering Super W-4 holds more fuel (64.3 L vs 43.1 L) for longer stints between fills. McCormick-Deering FU237 is the newer design (1961 vs 1953). 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

McCormick-Deering

Fit score

Best match

Clear

McCormick-Deering

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

30 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

McCormick-Deering (a part of International Harvester)Reference

With 10x28 rear tires.Reference

Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference

Total built

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28,784Reference

Original price

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$2,100 (1954)Reference

Steering

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manualReference

Engine

Fuel tank

43.1 LReference

64.3 LReference

Engine

22.4 kWReference

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Displacement

2.1 LReference

2.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke

81 x 102 mmReference

89 x 108 mmReference

Power

22.4 kWReference

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Fuel system

indirect injectionReference

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Rated RPM

1800Reference

1650Reference

Starter type

electricReference

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Oil capacity

13.5 LReference

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Coolant capacity

12.3 LReference

15.6 LReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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17.2 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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21.9 kWReference

Belt (tested)

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25.2 kWReference

Air cleaner

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oil bathReference

Compression

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6.1:1Reference

Firing order

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1-3-4-2Reference

Starter volts

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6Reference

Sparkplug gap

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0.635 mmReference

Point gap

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0.508 mmReference

Intake valve clearance

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0.432 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

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0.432 mmReference

Belt power (max)

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25.2 kWReference

Max power

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21.9 kWReference

Transmission

Type

gearReference

sliding gearReference

Gears

6 forward and 1 reverseReference

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

Clutch

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dry plateReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

540Reference

PTO (claimed)

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22.4 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

178 cmReference

226 cmReference

Weight

1394 kgReference

1757 kgReference

Front tire

4.50x16Reference

5.50-16Reference

Rear tire

10x28Reference

11-38Reference

Ag front

4.50x16Reference

5.50-16Reference

Ag rear

10x28Reference

11-38Reference

Length

293 cmReference

289 cmReference

Width

171 cmReference

170 cmReference

Height

153 cmReference

205 cmReference

Front tread

128 to 193 cmReference

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Rear tread

130 to 177 cmReference

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Speeds

Super W-4 Serial Number Location

Super W-4 Serial Numbers

1953

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501Reference

1954

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2668Reference

Links

Capacities

Diameter

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24 cmReference

RPM

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2601Reference

Speed

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310.59 meters/minReference

Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

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11.4 l/hourReference

Max pull

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2041 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.