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

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

The McCormick-Deering O-4 and the McCormick-Deering W-4 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. McCormick-Deering O-4 leads on rated power with 24 hp against 23 hp. McCormick-Deering W-4 is the lighter machine (1,383 kg vs 1,959 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. McCormick-Deering O-4 is the newer design (1940 vs 1939). In short: choose the McCormick-Deering O-4 for outright pulling power, or the McCormick-Deering W-4 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-4 Tractor
McCormick-Deering
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
McCormick-Deering W-4 Tractor
McCormick-Deering
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
24 hp
23 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
McCormick-DeeringReference
McCormick-Deering (a part of International Harvester)Reference
liquid-cooledReference
With 12-26 rear tires.Reference
Total built
2,721Reference
24,377Reference
Original price
$1,900Reference
Variants
W-4
standardReference
O-4
orchardReference
orchardReference
OS-4
orchard, without full sheet metalReference
H
row-cropReference
I-4
industrialReference
Engine
Fuel tank
66.2 LReference
66.2 LReference
Aux. fuel
2.8 LReference
3.3 LReference
Belt (claimed)
20.5 kWReference
18.6 kWReference
Displacement
2.5 LReference
2.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke
86 x 113 mmReference
86 x 108 mmReference
Compression
4.5:1 (kerosene)Reference
5.9:1Reference
Rated RPM
1650Reference
1650Reference
Firing order
1-3-4-2Reference
1-3-4-2Reference
Oil capacity
5.7 LReference
22.7 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)
16.8 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
17.9 kWReference
Belt (tested)
19.5 kWReference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
Idle RPM
400-1815Reference
Starter volts
6Reference
Coolant capacity
17.0 LReference
Sparkplug gap
0.584 mmReference
Intake valve clearance
0.432 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
0.432 mmReference
Belt power (max)
19.5 kWReference
Max power
17.9 kWReference
Transmission
Type
gearReference
sliding gearReference
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
540Reference
Rear PTO
transmissionReference
Engine RPM
540@1650Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
169 cmReference
169 cmReference
Weight
1959 kgReference
1383 kgReference
Front tire
5.50-16Reference
5.50-16Reference
Rear tire
12-26Reference
12-26Reference
Ag front
5.50-16Reference
22-inch steelReference
Ag rear
12-26Reference
40-inch steelReference
Length
307 cmReference
289 cmReference
Height
153 cmReference
Shipping weight
1959 kgReference
1383 kgReference
Height (steering wheel)
159 cmReference
Height (hood)
131 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)
38 cmReference
Front tread
116 cmReference
Rear tread
132 cmReference
O-4 Serial Numbers
1940
OBH501Reference
WBH501Reference
1941
OBH943Reference
WBH943Reference
1942
OBH4056Reference
WBH4056Reference
1943
OBH5693Reference
WBH5693Reference
1944
OBH7593Reference
WBH7593Reference
1945
OBH11171Reference
WBH11171Reference
1946
OBH13934Reference
WBH13934Reference
1947
OBH16022Reference
WBH16022Reference
1948
OBH18880Reference
WBH18880Reference
1949
OBH21912Reference
WBH21912Reference
1950
OBH24470Reference
WBH24470Reference
1951
OBH28167Reference
WBH28167Reference
1952
OBH31214Reference
WBH31214Reference
1953
OBH33067Reference
WBH33067Reference
Location:
Left side of tractor, on clutch housing.Reference
Capacities
Diameter
24 cmReference
24 cmReference
Width
153 cmReference
165 cmReference
RPM
1019Reference
1019Reference
Speed
792.78 meters/minReference
792.78 meters/minReference
W-4 Serial Number Location
W-4 Serial Numbers
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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