Compare/McCormick-Deering ODS-6 vs McCormick-Deering WD-6

McCormick-Deering ODS-6 vs McCormick-Deering WD-6

Verdict: McCormick-Deering ODS-6 vs McCormick-Deering WD-6

The McCormick-Deering ODS-6 and the McCormick-Deering WD-6 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 31 hp. McCormick-Deering WD-6 is the lighter machine (1,973 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 WD-6 holds more fuel (79.5 L vs 77.6 L) for longer stints between fills. McCormick-Deering ODS-6 is the newer design (1947 vs 1940). In short: choose the McCormick-Deering ODS-6 for outright pulling power, or the McCormick-Deering WD-6 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

31 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

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Variants

W-6

standardReference

gasoline engineReference

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

industrialReference

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row-cropReference

Engine

Fuel tank

77.6 LReference

79.5 LReference

Aux. fuel

3.3 LReference

Drawbar (claimed)

23.5 kWReference

23.4 kWReference

Belt (claimed)

26.8 kWReference

27.1 kWReference

Displacement

4.1 LReference

Bore/Stroke

98 x 133 mmReference

Rated RPM

1450Reference

Drawbar (tested)

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23.1 kWReference

Belt (tested)

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25.9 kWReference

Compression

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14.2:1Reference

Firing order

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1-3-4-2Reference

Coolant capacity

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25.6 LReference

Belt power (max)

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25.9 kWReference

Max power

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23.1 kWReference

Transmission

Type

gearReference

Gears

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

Clutch

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279.4mm mechanical dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

Rear PTO

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transmissionReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

193 cmReference

Weight

2442 kgReference

1973 kgReference

Front tire

6.00-16Reference

22.50-4Reference

Rear tire

13-26Reference

42-10Reference

Ag front

6.00-16Reference

6.50x16Reference

Ag rear

13-26Reference

13.5x24Reference

Length

338 cmReference

315 cmReference

Height

156 cmReference

228 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

40 cmReference

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Front tread

118 cmReference

Rear tread

114 cmReference

134 cmReference

Height (hood)

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149 cmReference

Shipping weight

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1973 kgReference

Capacities

Diameter

27 cmReference

Width

151 cmReference

160 cmReference

RPM

899Reference

Speed

788.82 meters/minReference

WD-6 Serial Numbers

1940

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WDBK 516Reference

1941

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WDBK 1225Reference

1942

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WDBK 3718Reference

1943

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----Reference

1944

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WDBK 6371Reference

1945

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WDBK 9509Reference

1946

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WDBK 14019Reference

1947

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WDBK 16811Reference

1948

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WDBK 24020Reference

1949

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WDBK 28906Reference

1950

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WDBK 35566Reference

1951

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WDBK 39443Reference

1952

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WDBK 45175Reference

Location:

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Serial number plate located on the clutch housing.Reference

Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

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8.7 l/hourReference

Max pull

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2180 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.