Compare/McCormick-Deering O-4 vs McCormick-Deering W-40

McCormick-Deering O-4 vs McCormick-Deering W-40

Verdict: McCormick-Deering O-4 vs McCormick-Deering W-40

The McCormick-Deering O-4 and the McCormick-Deering W-40 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. McCormick-Deering W-40 leads on rated power with 28 hp against 24 hp. McCormick-Deering O-4 is the lighter machine (1,959 kg vs 2,766 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. McCormick-Deering W-40 holds more fuel (117.3 L vs 66.2 L) for longer stints between fills. McCormick-Deering O-4 is the newer design (1940 vs 1935). In short: choose the McCormick-Deering W-40 for outright pulling power, or the McCormick-Deering O-4 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

24 hp

28 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

McCormick-DeeringReference

McCormick-Deering (a part of International Harvester)Reference

liquid-cooledReference

High-speed fourth gear was only for tractors with rubber tires.Reference

Total built

2,721Reference

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Final drives

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bull gearReference

Variants

W-4

standardReference

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O-4

orchardReference

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OS-4

orchard, without full sheet metalReference

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WA-40

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279ci gasolineReference

W-40

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298ci gasolineReference

WK-40

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298ci keroseneReference

WD-40

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dieselReference

Engine

Fuel tank

66.2 LReference

117.3 LReference

Aux. fuel

2.8 LReference

4.7 LReference

Belt (claimed)

20.5 kWReference

33.6 kWReference

Displacement

2.5 LReference

4.0 LReference

Bore/Stroke

86 x 113 mmReference

86 x 114 mmReference

Compression

4.5:1 (kerosene)Reference

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Rated RPM

1650Reference

1750Reference

Firing order

1-3-4-2Reference

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Oil capacity

5.7 LReference

8.5 LReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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20.9 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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26.3 kWReference

Belt (tested)

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37.1 kWReference

Coolant capacity

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45.4 LReference

Air cleaner

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oil bathReference

Belt power (max)

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37.1 kWReference

Max power

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26.3 kWReference

Transmission

Type

gearReference

unsynchronized gearReference

Gears

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

4 forward and 1 reverseReference

Clutch

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dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

553Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

169 cmReference

215 cmReference

Weight

1959 kgReference

2766 kgReference

Front tire

5.50-16Reference

34x6Reference

Rear tire

12-26Reference

50x12Reference

Ag front

5.50-16Reference

34x6 (steel)Reference

Ag rear

12-26Reference

50x12 (steel)Reference

Length

307 cmReference

359 cmReference

Height

153 cmReference

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Shipping weight

1959 kgReference

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Height (exhaust)

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185 cmReference

Front tread

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132 cmReference

Rear tread

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134 cmReference

O-4 Serial Numbers

1940

OBH501Reference

10323Reference

1941

OBH943Reference

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1942

OBH4056Reference

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1943

OBH5693Reference

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1944

OBH7593Reference

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1945

OBH11171Reference

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1946

OBH13934Reference

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1947

OBH16022Reference

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1948

OBH18880Reference

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1949

OBH21912Reference

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1950

OBH24470Reference

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1951

OBH28167Reference

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1952

OBH31214Reference

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1953

OBH33067Reference

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Location:

Left side of tractor, on clutch housing.Reference

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Capacities

Diameter

24 cmReference

39 cmReference

Width

153 cmReference

167 cmReference

RPM

1019Reference

645Reference

Speed

792.78 meters/minReference

806.81 meters/minReference

W-40 Serial Numbers

1935

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501Reference

1936

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1441Reference

1937

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5120Reference

1938

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7665Reference

1939

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9756Reference

Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

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21.2 l/hourReference

Max pull

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2259 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.