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McCormick-Deering O-12 vs McCormick-Deering W-4

Verdict: McCormick-Deering O-12 vs McCormick-Deering W-4

The McCormick-Deering O-12 and the McCormick-Deering W-4 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. McCormick-Deering W-4 leads on rated power with 23 hp against 19 hp. McCormick-Deering W-4 is the lighter machine (1,383 kg vs 1,451 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. McCormick-Deering W-4 holds more fuel (66.2 L vs 41.6 L) for longer stints between fills. McCormick-Deering W-4 is the newer design (1939 vs 1934). In short: choose the McCormick-Deering W-4 for outright pulling power, or the McCormick-Deering O-12 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 W-4 Tractor
McCormick-Deering
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
19 hp
23 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
With 12-26 rear tires.Reference
Total built
24,377Reference
Original price
$1,900Reference
Variants
F-12
row-cropReference
W-12
standardReference
O-12
orchardReference
I-12
industrialReference
H
row-cropReference
I-4
industrialReference
O-4
orchardReference
Engine
Fuel tank
41.6 LReference
66.2 LReference
Aux. fuel
2.8 LReference
3.3 LReference
Belt (claimed)
14.1 kWReference
18.6 kWReference
Displacement
1.9 LReference
2.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke
76 x 102 mmReference
86 x 108 mmReference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
oil bathReference
Rated RPM
1700Reference
1650Reference
Firing order
1-3-4-2Reference
1-3-4-2Reference
Coolant capacity
13.2 LReference
17.0 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)
16.8 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
17.9 kWReference
Belt (tested)
19.5 kWReference
Compression
5.9:1Reference
Idle RPM
400-1815Reference
Starter volts
6Reference
Sparkplug gap
0.584 mmReference
Intake valve clearance
0.432 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
0.432 mmReference
Oil capacity
22.7 LReference
Belt power (max)
19.5 kWReference
Max power
17.9 kWReference
Transmission
Type
unsynchronized gearReference
sliding gearReference
Gears
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
dry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
540Reference
Rear PTO
transmissionReference
Engine RPM
540@1650Reference
Dimensions
Weight
1451 kgReference
1383 kgReference
Front tire
6.00-9Reference
5.50-16Reference
Rear tire
9.00-24Reference
12-26Reference
Ag front
6.00-9Reference
22-inch steelReference
Ag rear
9.00-24Reference
40-inch steelReference
Length
261 cmReference
289 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
132 cmReference
159 cmReference
Shipping weight
1451 kgReference
1383 kgReference
Front tread
100 cmReference
116 cmReference
Rear tread
102 cmReference
132 cmReference
Wheelbase
169 cmReference
Height (hood)
131 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)
38 cmReference
O-12 Serial Numbers
1933
OS-501Reference
1934
OS-512Reference
1935
OS-1164Reference
1936
OS-1771Reference
1937
OS-2443Reference
1938
OS-3261Reference
Capacities
Diameter
33 cmReference
24 cmReference
Width
127 cmReference
165 cmReference
RPM
748Reference
1019Reference
Speed
790.35 meters/minReference
792.78 meters/minReference
W-4 Serial Number Location
W-4 Serial Numbers
1940
WBH501Reference
1941
WBH943Reference
1942
WBH4056Reference
1943
WBH5693Reference
1944
WBH7593Reference
1945
WBH11171Reference
1946
WBH13934Reference
1947
WBH16022Reference
1948
WBH18880Reference
1949
WBH21912Reference
1950
WBH24470Reference
1951
WBH28167Reference
1952
WBH31214Reference
1953
WBH33067Reference
Electrical
Ground
positiveReference
Charging system
generatorReference
Charging amps
11Reference
Battery volts
6Reference
Test results
Belt fuel use (max)
8.7 l/hourReference
Max pull
1665 kgReference
Speeds

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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