Head to head · Utility

CaseIH 885XL vs David Brown 1490

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CaseIHModel A

CaseIH 885XL

Utility

power
83 hp
displacement
268 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
16
Full 885XL specs
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David BrownModel B

David Brown 1490

Utility

power
83 hp
displacement
219 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
12
Full 1490 specs
CaseIHCaseIH 885XL
vs
David BrownDavid Brown 1490

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
885XL83 hp
149083 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

885XL is in the 73rd percentile; 1490 is in the 73rd · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 885XL higher · +49 ci (+22%)
885XL268 ci
1490219 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

885XL is in the 75th percentile; 1490 is in the 60th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
885XL4
14904
Median Utility Tractor4

885XL is in the 50th percentile; 1490 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 885XL higher · +4 (+33%)
885XL16
149012
Median Utility Tractor12

885XL is in the 73rd percentile; 1490 is in the 50th · 4,941 models

885XL (A)1490 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCaseIH 885XLDavid Brown 1490Difference
ManufacturerCaseIHDavid Brown—
Model885XL1490—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecCaseIH 885XLDavid Brown 1490Difference
ManufacturerCaseIHJ.I. Case—
ModelD268Not recorded—
Power Output83hp83hpSame
Rated RPM2,400RPM2,200RPM▲ 885XL+200 RPM · +9%
Cylinders44Same
Displacement268ci219ci▲ 885XL+49 ci · +22%
Bore3.9in3.9inSame
Stroke5.5in4.5in▲ 885XL+1 in · +22%

Transmission

SpecCaseIH 885XLDavid Brown 1490Difference
TypeTwo-speed power shiftPartial power shift & Synchromesh—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCaseIH 885XLDavid Brown 1490Difference
Length147in143in▲ 885XL+4 in · +3%
WidthNot recorded76.5in—
Height104in105in▲ 1490+1 in · <1%
Operating Weight7,848lb6,490lb▲ 885XL+1,358 lb · +21%

Hydraulics

SpecCaseIH 885XLDavid Brown 1490Difference
System TypeNot recordedOpen center—
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerHydrostatic powerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecCaseIH 885XLDavid Brown 1490Difference
TypeIndependentRear PTO—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame
Speed 21,000rpm1,000rpmSame

Hitch & Towing

SpecCaseIH 885XLDavid Brown 1490Difference
Hitch CategoryIIIISame
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity5,250lb4,400lb▲ 885XL+850 lb · +19%

Chassis & Drive

SpecCaseIH 885XLDavid Brown 1490Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x2 2WD—
Drive Type4WDTwo-Wheel Drive (2WD)—
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerHydrostatic powerSame
Brake TypeWet DiscHydraulic wet disc—

Electrical

SpecCaseIH 885XLDavid Brown 1490Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecCaseIH 885XLDavid Brown 1490Difference
CoolantNot recorded3.8gal—

Operator Station

SpecCaseIH 885XLDavid Brown 1490Difference
TypeSecura Cab (Standard)Two-post ROPS or Cab (optional)—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 73rd percentile (83 hp)B · 73rd percentile (83 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 75th percentile (268 ci)B · 60th percentile (219 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 73rd percentile (16)B · 50th percentile (12)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 74th percentile (7,848 lb)B · 61st percentile (6,490 lb)
A · 885XLB · 1490Median Utility Tractor
Full spec pageCaseIH 885XLFull spec pageDavid Brown 1490