Compare/McCormick-Deering ODS-6 vs McCormick-Deering Super W-4

McCormick-Deering ODS-6 vs McCormick-Deering Super W-4

Verdict: McCormick-Deering ODS-6 vs McCormick-Deering Super W-4

The McCormick-Deering ODS-6 and the McCormick-Deering Super W-4 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. McCormick-Deering ODS-6 leads on rated power with 32 hp against 30 hp. McCormick-Deering Super W-4 is the lighter machine (1,757 kg vs 2,442 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. McCormick-Deering ODS-6 holds more fuel (77.6 L vs 64.3 L) for longer stints between fills. McCormick-Deering Super W-4 is the newer design (1953 vs 1947). In short: choose the McCormick-Deering ODS-6 for outright pulling power, or the McCormick-Deering Super 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

McCormick-Deering

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

32 hp

30 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

McCormick-Deering (a part of International Harvester)Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference

Total built

522Reference

28,784Reference

Original price

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$2,100 (1954)Reference

Steering

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manualReference

Variants

W-6

standardReference

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O-6

orchardReference

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OS-6

orchard without full sheet metalReference

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ODS-6

diesel OS-6Reference

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I-6

industrialReference

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ID-6

diesel industrialReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

77.6 LReference

64.3 LReference

Aux. fuel

3.3 LReference

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Drawbar (claimed)

23.5 kWReference

17.2 kWReference

Belt (claimed)

26.8 kWReference

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Displacement

4.1 LReference

2.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke

98 x 133 mmReference

89 x 108 mmReference

Rated RPM

1450Reference

1650Reference

Drawbar (tested)

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21.9 kWReference

Belt (tested)

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25.2 kWReference

Air cleaner

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oil bathReference

Compression

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6.1:1Reference

Firing order

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1-3-4-2Reference

Starter volts

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6Reference

Coolant capacity

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15.6 LReference

Sparkplug gap

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0.635 mmReference

Point gap

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0.508 mmReference

Intake valve clearance

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0.432 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

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0.432 mmReference

Belt power (max)

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25.2 kWReference

Max power

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21.9 kWReference

Transmission

Type

gearReference

sliding gearReference

Gears

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

Clutch

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dry plateReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

PTO (claimed)

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22.4 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

193 cmReference

226 cmReference

Weight

2442 kgReference

1757 kgReference

Front tire

6.00-16Reference

5.50-16Reference

Rear tire

13-26Reference

11-38Reference

Ag front

6.00-16Reference

5.50-16Reference

Ag rear

13-26Reference

11-38Reference

Length

338 cmReference

289 cmReference

Height

156 cmReference

205 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

40 cmReference

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Front tread

118 cmReference

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Rear tread

114 cmReference

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Capacities

Diameter

27 cmReference

24 cmReference

Width

151 cmReference

170 cmReference

RPM

899Reference

2601Reference

Speed

788.82 meters/minReference

310.59 meters/minReference

Super W-4 Serial Number Location

Super W-4 Serial Numbers

1953

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501Reference

1954

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2668Reference

Links

Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

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11.4 l/hourReference

Max pull

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2041 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.