Kubota GL-46 vs McCormick-Deering WD-9
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Kubota GL-46 and the McCormick-Deering WD-9 deliver the same power: 46 HP.
- The Kubota GL-46 is the more recent model: production started in 1991, versus 1940 for the McCormick-Deering WD-9.
- The McCormick-Deering WD-9 is heavier: 3016 kg versus 1700 kg for the Kubota GL-46.
Full specs comparison
| Kubota GL-46 | McCormick-Deering WD-9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 46 HP | 46 HP |
| Production years | 1991–1995 | 1940–1954 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 5 | 4 |
| Displacement | 2.5 L | 5.5 L |
| Weight | 1 700 kg | 3 016 kg |
| Drive | 4WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | — | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 5 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 198 cm | — |
| Length | 362 cm | 340 cm |
| Cab | Yes | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Kubota GL-46 or the McCormick-Deering WD-9?
The Kubota GL-46 and the McCormick-Deering WD-9 deliver the same power: 46 HP.
Which is more recent, the Kubota GL-46 or the McCormick-Deering WD-9?
The Kubota GL-46 is the more recent model: production started in 1991, versus 1940 for the McCormick-Deering WD-9.
Which is heavier, the Kubota GL-46 or the McCormick-Deering WD-9?
The McCormick-Deering WD-9 is heavier: 3016 kg versus 1700 kg for the Kubota GL-46.

