International Harvester McCormick WD-40 or International Harvester WD-9?

Which should you choose?

On performance, no comparable figure differs by more than its threshold: on this data the machines are level. On features, the International Harvester WD-9 is ahead on top speed.

  • The International Harvester WD-9 suits road haulage better on this data: 33% (6.5 km/h / 4.0 mph) more top speed.

Generated by rule set compare@4 from the figures on the side-by-side table, allowed by route “the same stated configuration”. Measured figures are compared only with measured, claimed only with claimed, at the same test condition; differences within each figure’s tolerance are not called.

What decides it, question by question?

Buyer questions for International Harvester McCormick WD-40 and International Harvester WD-9, with the call on each
QuestionMcCormick WD-40WD-9Call
Which puts more power through the PTO shaft?32.9 kW (44.1 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “McCormick WD-40”34.6 kW (46.5 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “McCormick WD-9”EvenEven on power at the PTO shaft (both power at the PTO, claimed): the difference is under the 10% threshold for claimed figures, too small to call.
Which turns a litre of fuel into more work at the shaft?No figureNo call on fuel efficiency at the shaft: no figure on record for the McCormick WD-40 and the WD-9.
Which pulls harder at the drawbar?No figureNo call on drawbar power: no figure on record for the McCormick WD-40 and the WD-9.
Which pumps more oil for implements?No figureNo call on hydraulic flow: no figure on record for the McCormick WD-40 and the WD-9.
Which lifts more on the three-point hitch?No figureNo call on three-point lift: no figure on record for the McCormick WD-40 and the WD-9.
Which is heavier, for traction?3,425 kg (7,551 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “McCormick WD-40”2,654 kg (5,851 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “McCormick WD-9”Ahead (a fact, not an advantage)The International Harvester McCormick WD-40 is 29% heavier (771 kg / 1,700 lb) than the International Harvester WD-9 (both unladen weight, as stated by the source).
Which may carry more ballast and load?No figureNo call on maximum permissible mass: no figure on record for the McCormick WD-40 and the WD-9.
Which has the wider choice of gears?3 to 4Traktorenlexikon, “McCormick WD-40”5Traktorenlexikon, “McCormick WD-9”EvenEven on forward gears (both forward gears, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 25% threshold, too small to call.
Which offers a creeper range?No figureNo call on a creeper range: not stated for the McCormick WD-40 and the WD-9.
Which is faster on the road?19.5 km/h (12.1 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “McCormick WD-40”26 km/h (16.2 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “McCormick WD-9”AheadThe International Harvester WD-9 has 33% more top speed (6.5 km/h / 4.0 mph) than the International Harvester McCormick WD-40 (both top speed forward, as stated by the source).
Which offers more PTO speeds?540 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “McCormick WD-40”538 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “McCormick WD-9”No figureNo call on PTO speeds: no standard PTO speed stated for the WD-9.
Which PTO runs independently of the ground drive?No figureNo call on PTO independence: not stated for the McCormick WD-40 and the WD-9.
Which drives on both axles?2WDTraktorenlexikon, “McCormick WD-40”2WDTraktorenlexikon, “McCormick WD-9”EvenEven on drive: all two-wheel drive.
Which is newer, and what about parts?1935–19401940–1954Ahead (a fact, not an advantage)The International Harvester WD-9 is newer: production began 5 years later. We hold no parts-availability data, so there is no call on parts.

What does this mean in plain words?

  • The International Harvester McCormick WD-40 is 29% heavier (771 kg / 1,700 lb) than the International Harvester WD-9 (both unladen weight, as stated by the source).
  • The International Harvester WD-9 has 33% more top speed (6.5 km/h / 4.0 mph) than the International Harvester McCormick WD-40 (both top speed forward, as stated by the source).
  • The International Harvester WD-9 is newer: production began 5 years later. We hold no parts-availability data, so there is no call on parts.
  • Even on power at the PTO shaft (both power at the PTO, claimed): the difference is under the 10% threshold for claimed figures, too small to call.
  • Even on forward gears (both forward gears, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 25% threshold, too small to call.
  • Even on drive: all two-wheel drive.
  • No figure on record for every machine, so no call on: fuel efficiency at the shaft, drawbar power, hydraulic flow, three-point lift, maximum permissible mass, a creeper range, PTO speeds and PTO independence.

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