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McCormick-Deering W-30 vs McCormick-Deering W-4

Verdict: McCormick-Deering W-30 vs McCormick-Deering W-4

The McCormick-Deering W-30 and the McCormick-Deering W-4 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. McCormick-Deering W-4 leads on rated power with 23 hp against 18 hp. McCormick-Deering W-4 is the lighter machine (1,383 kg vs 2,199 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 W-4 is the newer design (1939 vs 1932). In short: choose the McCormick-Deering W-4 for outright pulling power, or the McCormick-Deering W-30 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 W-30 Tractor
McCormick-Deering
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
McCormick-Deering W-4 Tractor
McCormick-Deering
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
18 hp
23 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
McCormick-Deering (a part of International Harvester)Reference
McCormick-Deering (a part of International Harvester)Reference
Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference
With 12-26 rear tires.Reference
Total built
32,541Reference
24,377Reference
Original price
$1,900Reference
Engine
Fuel tank
83.3 LReference
66.2 LReference
Aux. fuel
4.7 LReference
3.3 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)
13.4 kWReference
16.8 kWReference
Belt (claimed)
18.6 kWReference
18.6 kWReference
Plows
3Reference
Drawbar (tested)
18.1 kWReference
17.9 kWReference
Belt (tested)
24.8 kWReference
19.5 kWReference
Displacement
4.6 LReference
2.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke
108 x 127 mmReference
86 x 108 mmReference
Fuel system
Zenith carburetorReference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
oil bathReference
Rated RPM
1150Reference
1650Reference
Coolant capacity
41.6 LReference
17.0 LReference
Belt power (max)
24.8 kWReference
19.5 kWReference
Max power
18.1 kWReference
17.9 kWReference
Compression
5.9:1Reference
Idle RPM
400-1815Reference
Firing order
1-3-4-2Reference
Starter volts
6Reference
Sparkplug gap
0.584 mmReference
Intake valve clearance
0.432 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
0.432 mmReference
Oil capacity
22.7 LReference
Transmission
Type
gearReference
sliding gearReference
Gears
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
dry discReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
184 cmReference
169 cmReference
Weight
2199 kgReference
1383 kgReference
Front tire
30x6Reference
5.50-16Reference
Rear tire
36x12Reference
12-26Reference
Ag front
7.50-20Reference
22-inch steelReference
Ag rear
12.75-28Reference
40-inch steelReference
Length
309 cmReference
289 cmReference
Width
168 cmReference
165 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
159 cmReference
159 cmReference
Front tread
115 cmReference
116 cmReference
Rear tread
135 cmReference
132 cmReference
Height (hood)
131 cmReference
Shipping weight
1383 kgReference
Clearance (front axle)
38 cmReference
W-30 Serial Number Location
W-30 Serial Numbers
1932
501Reference
1933
523Reference
1934
1140Reference
1935
4025Reference
1936
12010Reference
1937
17070Reference
1938
25445Reference
1939
31007Reference
1940
32635Reference
WBH501Reference
Test results
Belt fuel use (max)
12.5 l/hourReference
8.7 l/hourReference
Max pull
1414 kgReference
1665 kgReference
Variants
H
row-cropReference
I-4
industrialReference
O-4
orchardReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear PTO
transmissionReference
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
Engine RPM
540@1650Reference
W-4 Serial Number Location
W-4 Serial Numbers
1941
WBH943Reference
1942
WBH4056Reference
1943
WBH5693Reference
1944
WBH7593Reference
1945
WBH11171Reference
1946
WBH13934Reference
1947
WBH16022Reference
1948
WBH18880Reference
1949
WBH21912Reference
1950
WBH24470Reference
1951
WBH28167Reference
1952
WBH31214Reference
1953
WBH33067Reference
Capacities
Diameter
24 cmReference
RPM
1019Reference
Speed
792.78 meters/minReference
Electrical
Ground
positiveReference
Charging system
generatorReference
Charging amps
11Reference
Battery volts
6Reference
Speeds

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.

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