Compare/McCormick-Deering FU265 vs McCormick-Deering W-6

McCormick-Deering FU265 vs McCormick-Deering W-6

Verdict: McCormick-Deering FU265 vs McCormick-Deering W-6

The McCormick-Deering FU265 and the McCormick-Deering W-6 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. McCormick-Deering FU265 leads on rated power with 35 hp against 33 hp. McCormick-Deering FU265 is the lighter machine (1,819 kg vs 1,837 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. McCormick-Deering FU265 is the newer design (1959 vs 1940). In short: choose the McCormick-Deering FU265 for outright pulling power, or the McCormick-Deering 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

35 hp

33 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

McCormick-Deering (a part of International Harvester)Reference

With 11-28 rear tires.Reference

Gear 2 used for power test.Reference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Total built

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28,378Reference

Engine

26.1 kWReference

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Displacement

2.2 LReference

4.1 LReference

Bore/Stroke

84 x 102 mmReference

98 x 133 mmReference

Power

26.1 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2000Reference

1450Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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Oil capacity

4.8 LReference

49.2 LReference

Coolant capacity

12.3 LReference

23.7 LReference

Fuel tank

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79.5 LReference

Aux. fuel

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3.3 LReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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24.5 kWReference

Belt (claimed)

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27.4 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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24.2 kWReference

Belt (tested)

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27.6 kWReference

Air cleaner

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oil bathReference

Compression

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5.65:1Reference

Firing order

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1-3-4-2Reference

Sparkplug gap

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0.635 mmReference

Point gap

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0.330 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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27.6 kWReference

Max power

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24.2 kWReference

Transmission

Type

gearReference

sliding gearReference

Gears

6 forward and 1 reverseReference

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

Clutch

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279.4mm mechanical dry discReference

Capacities

Fuel

43.1 LReference

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Diameter

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27 cmReference

RPM

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899Reference

Speed

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788.82 meters/minReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

12.5 LReference

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Capacity

12.5 LReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

transmissionReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540Reference

Engine RPM

540@2000Reference

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Dimensions

Weight

1819 kgReference

1837 kgReference

Front tire

6.00-16Reference

Rear tire

11-28Reference

13-30Reference

Ag front

6.00-16Reference

Ag rear

12-28Reference

13-30Reference

Length

295 cmReference

315 cmReference

Width

208 cmReference

177 cmReference

Height

166 cmReference

178 cmReference

Operating weight

1819 kgReference

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Ground clearance

35 cmReference

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Front tread

128 to 192 cmReference

118 cmReference

Rear tread

130 to 207 cmReference

134 cmReference

Wheelbase

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193 cmReference

Height (hood)

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149 cmReference

Shipping weight

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1837 kgReference

Speeds

Variants

WD-6

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dieselReference

I-6

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industrialReference

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row-cropReference

W-6 Serial Numbers

1940

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501Reference

1941

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1225Reference

1942

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3718Reference

1943

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5057Reference

1944

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6313Reference

1945

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9396Reference

1946

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14153Reference

1947

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17792Reference

1948

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22961Reference

1949

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28704Reference

1950

—

33698Reference

1951

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38518Reference

1952

—

44318Reference

1953

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45274Reference

Final

—

46011Reference

Electrical

Ground

—

positiveReference

Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

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11.4 l/hourReference

Max pull

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2166 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.