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McCormick-Deering O-12 vs McCormick-Deering T-20

Verdict: McCormick-Deering O-12 vs McCormick-Deering T-20

The McCormick-Deering O-12 and the McCormick-Deering T-20 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. McCormick-Deering O-12 leads on rated power with 19 hp against 18 hp. McCormick-Deering O-12 is the lighter machine (1,451 kg vs 3,179 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. McCormick-Deering T-20 holds more fuel (83.3 L vs 41.6 L) for longer stints between fills. McCormick-Deering O-12 is the newer design (1934 vs 1931). In short: choose the McCormick-Deering O-12 for outright pulling power, or the McCormick-Deering T-20 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 O-12 Tractor
McCormick-Deering
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
McCormick-Deering T-20 Tractor
McCormick-Deering
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
19 hp
18 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
McCormick-Deering (a part of International Harvester)Reference
McCormick-Deering (a part of International Harvester)Reference
liquid-cooled vertical I-headReference
Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference
Total built
15,199Reference
Drive
crawlerReference
Steering
Dry, single plate clutch, 11-inchReference
Variants
F-12
row-cropReference
W-12
standardReference
O-12
orchardReference
I-12
industrialReference
Engine
Fuel tank
41.6 LReference
83.3 LReference
Aux. fuel
2.8 LReference
3.8 LReference
Belt (claimed)
14.1 kWReference
18.6 kWReference
Displacement
1.9 LReference
3.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke
76 x 102 mmReference
95 x 127 mmReference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
Rated RPM
1700Reference
1250Reference
Firing order
1-3-4-2Reference
1-3-4-2Reference
Coolant capacity
13.2 LReference
26.5 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)
13.4 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
17.4 kWReference
Belt (tested)
19.8 kWReference
Belt power (max)
19.8 kWReference
Max power
17.4 kWReference
Transmission
Type
unsynchronized gearReference
gearReference
Gears
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
Dimensions
Weight
1451 kgReference
3179 kgReference
Front tire
6.00-9Reference
Rear tire
9.00-24Reference
Ag front
6.00-9Reference
Ag rear
9.00-24Reference
Length
261 cmReference
311 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
132 cmReference
Shipping weight
1451 kgReference
Front tread
100 cmReference
Rear tread
102 cmReference
Height
140 cmReference
O-12 Serial Numbers
1933
OS-501Reference
ST151Reference
1934
OS-512Reference
ST2685Reference
1935
OS-1164Reference
ST3586Reference
1936
OS-1771Reference
ST5973Reference
1937
OS-2443Reference
ST9117Reference
1938
OS-3261Reference
ST13173Reference
Capacities
Diameter
33 cmReference
Width
127 cmReference
139 cmReference
RPM
748Reference
Speed
790.35 meters/minReference
T-20 Serial Numbers
1931
ST501Reference
1932
ST1420Reference
1939
ST14636Reference
Location:
Seat, right sideReference
Test results
Belt fuel use (max)
9.8 l/hourReference
Max pull
2338 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.

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