Compare/McCormick-Deering ODS-6 vs McCormick-Deering WD-9

McCormick-Deering ODS-6 vs McCormick-Deering WD-9

Verdict: McCormick-Deering ODS-6 vs McCormick-Deering WD-9

The McCormick-Deering ODS-6 and the McCormick-Deering WD-9 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. McCormick-Deering WD-9 leads on rated power with 33 hp against 32 hp. McCormick-Deering ODS-6 is the lighter machine (2,442 kg vs 3,016 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. McCormick-Deering WD-9 holds more fuel (136.3 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 WD-9 for outright pulling power, or the McCormick-Deering ODS-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

33 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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Factories

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Melrose Park, Illinois, USAReference

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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W-9

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gasolineReference

WD-9

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dieselReference

I-9

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industrialReference

Engine

Fuel tank

77.6 LReference

136.3 LReference

Aux. fuel

3.3 LReference

Drawbar (claimed)

23.5 kWReference

24.6 kWReference

Belt (claimed)

26.8 kWReference

31.3 kWReference

Displacement

4.1 LReference

5.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

98 x 133 mmReference

112 x 140 mmReference

Rated RPM

1450Reference

1500Reference

Drawbar (tested)

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31.7 kWReference

Belt (tested)

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34.6 kWReference

Air cleaner

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oil bathReference

Compression

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15.7:1Reference

Starter type

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gasoline ignitionReference

Coolant capacity

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41.6 LReference

Belt power (max)

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34.6 kWReference

Max power

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31.7 kWReference

Transmission

Type

gearReference

Gears

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

Clutch

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mechanical dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

193 cmReference

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Weight

2442 kgReference

3016 kgReference

Front tire

6.00-16Reference

30-6Reference

Rear tire

13-26Reference

48-12Reference

Ag front

6.00-16Reference

7.50x18Reference

Ag rear

13-26Reference

14.00x21Reference

Length

338 cmReference

340 cmReference

Height

156 cmReference

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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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Operating weight

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3016 kgReference

Ballasted weight

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4653 kgReference

Capacities

Diameter

27 cmReference

35 cmReference

Width

151 cmReference

172 cmReference

RPM

899Reference

707Reference

Speed

788.82 meters/minReference

790.35 meters/minReference

WD-9 Serial Numbers

1940

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WDCB 501Reference

1941

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WDCB 578Reference

1942

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WDCB 2993Reference

1943

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WDCB 3651Reference

1944

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WDCB 5394Reference

1945

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WDCB 11459Reference

1946

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WDCB 17289Reference

1947

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WDCB 22714Reference

1948

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WDCB 29207Reference

1949

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WDCB 36159Reference

1950

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WDCB 45551Reference

1951

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WDCB 51739Reference

1952

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WDCB 59407Reference

1953

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WDCB 64014Reference

Location:

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Serial number plate near the fuel tank.Reference

Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

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12.1 l/hourReference

Max pull

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2888 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.