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

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

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

The McCormick-Deering Super W-6 and the McCormick-Deering TD-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 37 hp. McCormick-Deering Super W-6 is the lighter machine (2,358 kg vs 12,400 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. McCormick-Deering TD-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 1933). In short: choose the McCormick-Deering Super W-6 for outright pulling power, or the McCormick-Deering TD-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

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Best match

Clear

McCormick-Deering

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

43 hp

37 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 power test.Reference

Total built

6,891Reference

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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

4.7 LReference

Drawbar (tested)

31.8 kWReference

36.2 kWReference

Belt (tested)

35.4 kWReference

39.9 kWReference

Displacement

4.3 LReference

7.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

102 x 133 mmReference

121 x 165 mmReference

Air cleaner

oil bathReference

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Compression

6.75:1Reference

15:1Reference

Rated RPM

1450Reference

1100Reference

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

56.8 LReference

Belt power (max)

35.4 kWReference

39.9 kWReference

Max power

31.8 kWReference

36.2 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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27.6 kWReference

Belt (claimed)

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35.8 kWReference

Oil capacity

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11.4 LReference

Transmission

Type

partial power shiftReference

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Gears

10 forward and 2 reverseReference

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

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Transmission

Torque AmplifierReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

192 cmReference

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Weight

2358 kgReference

5783 kgReference

Length

317 cmReference

355 cmReference

Height

230 cmReference

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Operating weight

2358 kgReference

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Ballasted weight

4144 kgReference

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Height (exhaust)

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209 cmReference

Ground clearance

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29 cmReference

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

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Capacities

Diameter

27 cmReference

42 cmReference

Width

177 cmReference

161 cmReference

RPM

899Reference

591Reference

Speed

788.82 meters/minReference

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Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

20.8 l/hourReference

14.0 l/hourReference

Max pull

2619 kgReference

4756 kgReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear PTO Type

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535Reference

TD-40 Serial Numbers

1933

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973Reference

1934

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1472Reference

1935

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3069Reference

1936

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4651Reference

1937

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6654Reference

1938

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7922Reference

McCormick-Deering TD-40 Tracks

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.