Kubota KL43 vs McCormick-Deering O-6
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Kubota KL43 and the McCormick-Deering O-6 deliver the same power: 42 HP.
- The Kubota KL43 is the more recent model: production started in 1999, versus 1940 for the McCormick-Deering O-6.
- The McCormick-Deering O-6 is heavier: 2408 kg versus 1505 kg for the Kubota KL43.
Full specs comparison
| Kubota KL43 | McCormick-Deering O-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 42 HP | 42 HP |
| Production years | 1999–2005 | 1940–1953 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 3 | 4 |
| Displacement | 1.5 L | 4.1 L |
| Weight | 1 505 kg | 2 408 kg |
| Drive | 4WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | — | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 24 / 16 | 5 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 191 cm | 193 cm |
| Length | 346 cm | 338 cm |
| Cab | Yes | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Kubota KL43 or the McCormick-Deering O-6?
The Kubota KL43 and the McCormick-Deering O-6 deliver the same power: 42 HP.
Which is more recent, the Kubota KL43 or the McCormick-Deering O-6?
The Kubota KL43 is the more recent model: production started in 1999, versus 1940 for the McCormick-Deering O-6.
Which is heavier, the Kubota KL43 or the McCormick-Deering O-6?
The McCormick-Deering O-6 is heavier: 2408 kg versus 1505 kg for the Kubota KL43.

