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Head to head · Utility
Apollo 554 vs David Brown 990 Selectamatic

David BrownModel B
David Brown 990 Selectamatic
Utility
- power
- 55 hp
- displacement
- 195 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 6
ApolloApollo 554
vs
David BrownDavid Brown 990 Selectamatic
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
= Effectively tied55455 hp
990 Selectamatic55 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
554 is in the 50th percentile; 990 Selectamatic is in the 50th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 990 Selectamatic higher · +13 ci (+7%)554182 ci
990 Selectamatic195 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
554 is in the 50th percentile; 990 Selectamatic is in the 52nd · 5,580 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied5544
990 Selectamatic4
Median Utility Tractor4
554 is in the 50th percentile; 990 Selectamatic is in the 50th · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ 554 higher · +2 (+33%)5548
990 Selectamatic6
Median Utility Tractor12
554 is in the 23rd percentile; 990 Selectamatic is in the 11th · 4,941 models
554 (A)990 Selectamatic (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Apollo 554 | David Brown 990 Selectamatic | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Apollo | David Brown | — |
| Model | 554 | 990 Selectamatic | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Apollo 554 | David Brown 990 Selectamatic | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Changfa | David Brown | — |
| Model | Xinchai 498BT | Not recorded | — |
| Power Output | 55hp | 55hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | 2,400RPM | 2,200RPM | ▲ 554+200 RPM · +9% |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | Same |
| Displacement | 182ci | 195ci | ▲ 990 Selectamatic+13 ci · +7% |
| Bore | Not recorded | 3.9in | — |
| Stroke | Not recorded | 4in | — |
Transmission
| Spec | Apollo 554 | David Brown 990 Selectamatic | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Shuttle | Gear type with dry disc clutch | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Apollo 554 | David Brown 990 Selectamatic | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 191in | 126in | ▲ 554+65 in · +52% |
| Width | 65in | 63.8in | ▲ 554+1.2 in · +2% |
| Height | 98.4in | Not recorded | — |
| Operating Weight | 6,239lb | 5,104lb | ▲ 554+1,135 lb · +22% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Apollo 554 | David Brown 990 Selectamatic | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Not recorded | Open center | — |
| Steering Type | Power | Manual | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Apollo 554 | David Brown 990 Selectamatic | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Transmission | — |
| Speed 1 | Not recorded | 540rpm | — |
| Speed 2 | Not recorded | 1,000rpm | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Apollo 554 | David Brown 990 Selectamatic | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Category | Not recorded | II/I | — |
| Hitch Position | Not recorded | Rear | — |
| Hitch Capacity | Not recorded | 2,000lb | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Apollo 554 | David Brown 990 Selectamatic | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | 4x2 2WD | — |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 2WD | — |
| Steering Type | Power | Manual | — |
| Brake Type | Not recorded | Differential mechanical expanding shoe | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Apollo 554 | David Brown 990 Selectamatic | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Apollo 554 | David Brown 990 Selectamatic | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | Not recorded | 3.7gal | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Apollo 554 | David Brown 990 Selectamatic | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open | Open | Same |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 50th percentile (55 hp)B · 50th percentile (55 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 50th percentile (182 ci)B · 52nd percentile (195 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 50th percentile (4)B · 50th percentile (4)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 23rd percentile (8)B · 11th percentile (6)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 59th percentile (6,239 lb)B · 49th percentile (5,104 lb)
A · 554B · 990 SelectamaticMedian Utility Tractor