Compare/McCormick-Deering FU265 vs McCormick-Deering W-9

McCormick-Deering FU265 vs McCormick-Deering W-9

Verdict: McCormick-Deering FU265 vs McCormick-Deering W-9

The McCormick-Deering FU265 and the McCormick-Deering W-9 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 35 hp. McCormick-Deering FU265 is the lighter machine (1,819 kg vs 5,950 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). 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

35 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

Fifth gear was locked out on tractors equipped with steel wheels.Reference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Factories

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Melrose Park, Illinois, USAReference

Total built

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67,418Reference

Original price

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$3,300Reference

Steering

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manual worm-type gearReference

Engine

26.1 kWReference

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Displacement

2.2 LReference

5.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

84 x 102 mmReference

112 x 140 mmReference

Power

26.1 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2000Reference

1500Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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Oil capacity

4.8 LReference

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Coolant capacity

12.3 LReference

37.9 LReference

Fuel tank

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136.3 LReference

Aux. fuel

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3.3 LReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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26.1 kWReference

Belt (claimed)

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33.6 kWReference

Plows

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4Reference

Drawbar (tested)

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32.9 kWReference

Belt (tested)

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36.8 kWReference

Compression

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5.4:1Reference

Belt power (max)

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34.6 kWReference

Max power

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31.8 kWReference

Transmission

Type

gearReference

sliding gearReference

Gears

6 forward and 1 reverseReference

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

Capacities

Fuel

43.1 LReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

12.5 LReference

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Capacity

12.5 LReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

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Engine RPM

540@2000Reference

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Dimensions

Weight

1819 kgReference

5950 to 6350 poundsReference

Front tire

6.00-16Reference

30x6Reference

Rear tire

11-28Reference

48x12Reference

Ag front

6.00-16Reference

7.50-18Reference

Ag rear

12-28Reference

14-32Reference

Length

295 cmReference

340 cmReference

Width

208 cmReference

173 cmReference

Height

166 cmReference

167 cmReference

Operating weight

1819 kgReference

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Ground clearance

35 cmReference

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Front tread

128 to 192 cmReference

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Rear tread

130 to 207 cmReference

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Shipping

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2698 kgReference

Operating

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2880 kgReference

Ballasted

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4576 kgReference

Speeds

Variants

W-9

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gasolineReference

WD-9

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dieselReference

I-9

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industrialReference

W-9 Serial Number Location

W-9 Serial Numbers

1940

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WCB501Reference

1941

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WCB578Reference

1942

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WCB3003Reference

1943

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WCB3651Reference

1944

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WCB5501Reference

1945

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WCB11459Reference

1946

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WCB17294Reference

1947

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WCB22715Reference

1948

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WCB29207Reference

1949

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WCB36159Reference

1950

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WCB45551Reference

1951

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WCB51739Reference

1952

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WCB59407Reference

1953

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WCB64014Reference

1954

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WCB67969Reference

Electrical

Ground

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positiveReference

Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

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16.3 l/hourReference

Max pull

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2983 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.