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McCormick-Deering Super BW-6 vs McCormick-Deering Super WD-6
Verdict: McCormick-Deering Super BW-6 vs McCormick-Deering Super WD-6
The McCormick-Deering Super BW-6 and the McCormick-Deering Super WD-6 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. McCormick-Deering Super BW-6 leads on rated power with 51 hp against 41 hp. McCormick-Deering Super BW-6 is the newer design (1954 vs 1952). In short: choose the McCormick-Deering Super BW-6 for outright pulling power, or the McCormick-Deering Super 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
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
McCormick-Deering
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
51 hp
41 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
McCormick-Deering (a part of International Harvester)Reference
McCormick-Deering (a part of International Harvester)Reference
liquid-cooledReference
The Torque Amplifier was available on the Super WD-6-TA in 1954Reference
Total built
275Reference
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Steering
mechanicalReference
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Variants
Super BWD-6
diesel engineReference
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Super W-6
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gasoline engineReference
WD6-TA
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Torque Amplifier transmissionReference
Engine
Engine
37.7 kWReference
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Displacement
4.3 LReference
4.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke
102 x 133 mmReference
102 x 133 mmReference
Power
37.7 kWReference
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Rated RPM
1450Reference
1450Reference
Fuel tank
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77.6 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)
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24.6 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
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28.4 kWReference
Belt (tested)
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34.9 kWReference
Compression
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16.5:1Reference
Firing order
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1-3-4-2Reference
Starter volts
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12Reference
Coolant capacity
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26.5 LReference
Belt power (max)
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34.9 kWReference
Max power
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28.4 kWReference
Transmission
Type
gearReference
two-speed power shiftReference
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
10 forward and 2 reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
dry discReference
Transmission
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International Harvester Torque AmplifierReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
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PTO (claimed)
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30.6 kWReference
Dimensions
Weight
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2494 kgReference
Front tire
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6.00x16Reference
Rear tire
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15.00x30Reference
Ag front
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6.00x16Reference
Ag rear
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15.00x30Reference
Length
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317 cmReference
Width
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177 cmReference
Height
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228 cmReference
Super WD-6 Serial Number Location
Super WD-6 Serial Numbers
1952
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501Reference
1953
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2277Reference
1954
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8997Reference
Final
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9084Reference
Test results
Belt fuel use (max)
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12.5 l/hourReference
Max pull
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2656 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.