Compare/McCormick-Deering Super AWD-6 vs McCormick-Deering W-30

McCormick-Deering Super AWD-6 vs McCormick-Deering W-30

Verdict: McCormick-Deering Super AWD-6 vs McCormick-Deering W-30

The McCormick-Deering Super AWD-6 and the McCormick-Deering W-30 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. McCormick-Deering W-30 is the lighter machine (2,199 kg vs 5,768 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. McCormick-Deering W-30 holds more fuel (83.3 L vs 66.2 L) for longer stints between fills. McCormick-Deering Super AWD-6 is the newer design (1953 vs 1932). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Fit & specs

McCormick-Deering

Fit score

Best match

Clear

McCormick-Deering

Fit score

Clear

Rated power

null hp

18 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

McCormick-Deering (a part of International Harvester)Reference

With 14x30 rear tires.Reference

Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference

Total built

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32,541Reference

Variants

Super AW-6

kerosense engine, standard frontReference

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Super AWD-6

diesel engine, standard frontReference

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Super AM

kerosene engine, row-crop frontReference

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Super AMD

diesel engine, row-crop frontReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

66.2 LReference

83.3 LReference

Displacement

4.3 LReference

4.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

102 x 133 mmReference

108 x 127 mmReference

Rated RPM

1450Reference

1150Reference

Starter type

electricReference

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Oil capacity

39.4 LReference

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Coolant capacity

18.9 LReference

41.6 LReference

Intake valve clearance

0.559 mmReference

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Exhaust valve clearance

0.559 mmReference

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Aux. fuel

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4.7 LReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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13.4 kWReference

Belt (claimed)

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18.6 kWReference

Plows

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3Reference

Drawbar (tested)

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18.1 kWReference

Belt (tested)

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24.8 kWReference

Fuel system

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Zenith carburetorReference

Air cleaner

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oil bathReference

Belt power (max)

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24.8 kWReference

Max power

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18.1 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

3 forward and 1 reverseReference

Type

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gearReference

Clutch

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dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear PTO

optionalReference

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Rear PTO Type

537Reference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

194 cmReference

184 cmReference

Weight

5768 to 7298 poundsReference

2199 kgReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

30x6Reference

Rear tire

14x30Reference

36x12Reference

Ag front

7.50-16Reference

7.50-20Reference

Ag rear

14x30Reference

12.75-28Reference

Length

317 cmReference

309 cmReference

Height

179 cmReference

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Height (exhaust)

232 cmReference

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Shipping weight

2616 kgReference

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Operating weight

3310 kgReference

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Ground clearance

38 cmReference

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Front tread

118 cmReference

115 cmReference

Rear tread

139 cmReference

135 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

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159 cmReference

Super AWD-6 Serial Numbers

1953

1755 to 3506Reference

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1954

3507 to 6431Reference

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1955

6432 to 6507Reference

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1956

6508 to 7968Reference

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1957

7959 to 8900Reference

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Location:

Right side of tractor on clutch housing.Reference

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Capacities

Diameter

27 cmReference

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Width

184 cmReference

168 cmReference

RPM

899Reference

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Speed

788.82 meters/minReference

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Speeds

W-30 Serial Number Location

W-30 Serial Numbers

1932

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501Reference

1933

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523Reference

1934

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1140Reference

1935

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4025Reference

1936

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12010Reference

1937

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17070Reference

1938

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25445Reference

1939

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31007Reference

1940

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32635Reference

Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

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12.5 l/hourReference

Max pull

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1414 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.