Compare/McCormick-Deering Super W-6 vs McCormick-Deering TA-40

McCormick-Deering Super W-6 vs McCormick-Deering TA-40

Verdict: McCormick-Deering Super W-6 vs McCormick-Deering TA-40

The McCormick-Deering Super W-6 and the McCormick-Deering TA-40 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. McCormick-Deering Super W-6 leads on rated power with 43 hp against 35 hp. McCormick-Deering Super W-6 is the lighter machine (2,358 kg vs 4,894 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. McCormick-Deering TA-40 holds more fuel (159.0 L vs 79.5 L) for longer stints between fills. McCormick-Deering Super W-6 is the newer design (1952 vs 1932). In short: choose the McCormick-Deering Super W-6 for outright pulling power, or the McCormick-Deering TA-40 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

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Best match

Clear

McCormick-Deering

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

43 hp

35 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

McCormick-Deering (a part of International Harvester)Reference

The Torque Amplifier was available on the Super W-6-TA in 1954Reference

Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference

Total built

6,891Reference

1,313Reference

Drive

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crawlerReference

Variants

Super WD-6

diesel engineReference

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Super M

row-cropReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

79.5 LReference

159.0 LReference

Aux. fuel

3.3 LReference

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Drawbar (tested)

31.8 kWReference

31.9 kWReference

Belt (tested)

35.4 kWReference

34.7 kWReference

Displacement

4.3 LReference

4.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

102 x 133 mmReference

92 x 114 mmReference

Air cleaner

oil bathReference

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Compression

6.75:1Reference

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Rated RPM

1450Reference

1600Reference

Torque

501.7 NmReference

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Torque RPM

997Reference

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Starter volts

6Reference

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Coolant capacity

22.7 LReference

45.4 LReference

Belt power (max)

35.4 kWReference

34.7 kWReference

Max power

31.8 kWReference

31.9 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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26.1 kWReference

Belt (claimed)

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33.6 kWReference

Transmission

Type

partial power shiftReference

gearReference

Gears

10 forward and 2 reverseReference

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

Transmission

Torque AmplifierReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

192 cmReference

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Weight

2358 kgReference

4894 kgReference

Length

317 cmReference

358 cmReference

Height

230 cmReference

165 cmReference

Operating weight

2358 kgReference

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Ballasted weight

4144 kgReference

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Super W-6 Serial Numbers

1952

501Reference

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1953

2908Reference

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1954

10001 (Super W-6-TA)Reference

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Location:

Clutch housing, left sideReference

Seat, right sideReference

Final

13006 (Super W-6-TA)Reference

6624Reference

Capacities

Diameter

27 cmReference

42 cmReference

Width

177 cmReference

165 cmReference

RPM

899Reference

603.8Reference

Speed

788.82 meters/minReference

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Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

20.8 l/hourReference

19.7 l/hourReference

Max pull

2619 kgReference

4263 kgReference

TA-40 Serial Numbers

1932

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501Reference

1933

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834Reference

1934

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1471Reference

1935

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3086Reference

1936

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4649Reference

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.