Head to head · Utility

Apollo 554 vs David Brown 990 Selectamatic

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ApolloModel A

Apollo 554

Utility

power
55 hp
displacement
182 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
8
Full 554 specs
ApolloApollo 554
vs
David BrownDavid Brown 990 Selectamatic

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
55455 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 tied
5544
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

SpecApollo 554David Brown 990 SelectamaticDifference
ManufacturerApolloDavid Brown—
Model554990 Selectamatic—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecApollo 554David Brown 990 SelectamaticDifference
ManufacturerChangfaDavid Brown—
ModelXinchai 498BTNot recorded—
Power Output55hp55hpSame
Rated RPM2,400RPM2,200RPM▲ 554+200 RPM · +9%
Cylinders44Same
Displacement182ci195ci▲ 990 Selectamatic+13 ci · +7%
BoreNot recorded3.9in—
StrokeNot recorded4in—

Transmission

SpecApollo 554David Brown 990 SelectamaticDifference
TypeShuttleGear type with dry disc clutch—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecApollo 554David Brown 990 SelectamaticDifference
Length191in126in▲ 554+65 in · +52%
Width65in63.8in▲ 554+1.2 in · +2%
Height98.4inNot recorded—
Operating Weight6,239lb5,104lb▲ 554+1,135 lb · +22%

Hydraulics

SpecApollo 554David Brown 990 SelectamaticDifference
System TypeNot recordedOpen center—
Steering TypePowerManual—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecApollo 554David Brown 990 SelectamaticDifference
TypeNot recordedTransmission—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—
Speed 2Not recorded1,000rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecApollo 554David Brown 990 SelectamaticDifference
Hitch CategoryNot recordedII/I—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—
Hitch CapacityNot recorded2,000lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecApollo 554David Brown 990 SelectamaticDifference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x2 2WD—
Drive Type4WD2WD—
Steering TypePowerManual—
Brake TypeNot recordedDifferential mechanical expanding shoe—

Electrical

SpecApollo 554David Brown 990 SelectamaticDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecApollo 554David Brown 990 SelectamaticDifference
CoolantNot recorded3.7gal—

Operator Station

SpecApollo 554David Brown 990 SelectamaticDifference
TypeOpenOpenSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 50th percentile (55 hp)B · 50th percentile (55 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 50th percentile (182 ci)B · 52nd percentile (195 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 50th percentile (4)B · 50th percentile (4)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 23rd percentile (8)B · 11th percentile (6)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 59th percentile (6,239 lb)B · 49th percentile (5,104 lb)
A · 554B · 990 SelectamaticMedian Utility Tractor
Full spec pageApollo 554Full spec pageDavid Brown 990 Selectamatic