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McCormick-Deering W-6 vs McCormick-Deering WD-6
Verdict: McCormick-Deering W-6 vs McCormick-Deering WD-6
The McCormick-Deering W-6 and the McCormick-Deering WD-6 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. McCormick-Deering W-6 leads on rated power with 33 hp against 31 hp. McCormick-Deering W-6 is the lighter machine (1,837 kg vs 1,973 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. In short: choose the McCormick-Deering W-6 for outright pulling power, or the McCormick-Deering 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
33 hp
31 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
Gear 2 used for power test.Reference
Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference
Total built
28,378Reference
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Variants
WD-6
dieselReference
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I-6
industrialReference
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M
row-cropReference
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ID-6
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industrialReference
MD
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row-cropReference
W-6
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gasoline engineReference
Engine
Fuel tank
79.5 LReference
79.5 LReference
Aux. fuel
3.3 LReference
3.3 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)
24.5 kWReference
23.4 kWReference
Belt (claimed)
27.4 kWReference
27.1 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
24.2 kWReference
23.1 kWReference
Belt (tested)
27.6 kWReference
25.9 kWReference
Displacement
4.1 LReference
4.1 LReference
Bore/Stroke
98 x 133 mmReference
98 x 133 mmReference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
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Compression
5.65:1Reference
14.2:1Reference
Rated RPM
1450Reference
1450Reference
Firing order
1-3-4-2Reference
1-3-4-2Reference
Coolant capacity
23.7 LReference
25.6 LReference
Sparkplug gap
0.635 mmReference
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Point gap
0.330 mmReference
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Intake valve clearance
0.432 mmReference
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Exhaust valve clearance
0.432 mmReference
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Belt power (max)
27.6 kWReference
25.9 kWReference
Max power
24.2 kWReference
23.1 kWReference
Transmission
Type
sliding gearReference
gearReference
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutch
279.4mm mechanical dry discReference
279.4mm mechanical dry discReference
Oil capacity
49.2 LReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Rear PTO
transmissionReference
transmissionReference
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
540Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
193 cmReference
193 cmReference
Weight
1837 kgReference
1973 kgReference
Front tire
6.00-16Reference
22.50-4Reference
Rear tire
13-30Reference
42-10Reference
Ag front
6.00-16Reference
6.50x16Reference
Ag rear
13-30Reference
13.5x24Reference
Length
315 cmReference
315 cmReference
Height
178 cmReference
228 cmReference
Height (hood)
149 cmReference
149 cmReference
Shipping weight
1837 kgReference
1973 kgReference
Front tread
118 cmReference
118 cmReference
Rear tread
134 cmReference
134 cmReference
W-6 Serial Numbers
1940
501Reference
WDBK 516Reference
1941
1225Reference
WDBK 1225Reference
1942
3718Reference
WDBK 3718Reference
1943
5057Reference
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1944
6313Reference
WDBK 6371Reference
1945
9396Reference
WDBK 9509Reference
1946
14153Reference
WDBK 14019Reference
1947
17792Reference
WDBK 16811Reference
1948
22961Reference
WDBK 24020Reference
1949
28704Reference
WDBK 28906Reference
1950
33698Reference
WDBK 35566Reference
1951
38518Reference
WDBK 39443Reference
1952
44318Reference
WDBK 45175Reference
1953
45274Reference
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Final
46011Reference
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Capacities
Diameter
27 cmReference
27 cmReference
Width
177 cmReference
160 cmReference
RPM
899Reference
899Reference
Speed
788.82 meters/minReference
788.82 meters/minReference
Electrical
Ground
positiveReference
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Test results
Belt fuel use (max)
11.4 l/hourReference
8.7 l/hourReference
Max pull
2166 kgReference
2180 kgReference
WD-6 Serial Numbers
Location:
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Serial number plate located on the clutch housing.Reference
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.