Head to head · Utility

David Brown 1200 Selectamatic vs David Brown 1212

David Brown 1212 Tractor
David BrownModel B

David Brown 1212

Utility

power
71 hp
displacement
219 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
12
Full 1212 specs
David BrownDavid Brown 1200 Selectamatic
vs
David BrownDavid Brown 1212

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 1200 Selectamatic higher · +1 hp (+1%)
1200 Selectamatic72 hp
121271 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

1200 Selectamatic is in the 65th percentile; 1212 is in the 64th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

= Effectively tied
1200 Selectamatic219 ci
1212219 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

1200 Selectamatic is in the 60th percentile; 1212 is in the 60th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
1200 Selectamatic4
12124
Median Utility Tractor4

1200 Selectamatic is in the 50th percentile; 1212 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 1212 higher · +6 (+100%)
1200 Selectamatic6
121212
Median Utility Tractor12

1200 Selectamatic is in the 11th percentile; 1212 is in the 50th · 4,941 models

1200 Selectamatic (A)1212 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecDavid Brown 1200 SelectamaticDavid Brown 1212Difference
ManufacturerDavid BrownDavid BrownSame
Model1200 Selectamatic1212—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecDavid Brown 1200 SelectamaticDavid Brown 1212Difference
ManufacturerDavid BrownDavid BrownSame
Power Output72hp71hp▲ 1200 Selectamatic+1 hp · +1%
Rated RPM2,300RPM2,300RPMSame
Cylinders44Same
Displacement219ci219ciSame
Bore3.9in3.9inSame
Stroke4.5in4.5inSame

Transmission

SpecDavid Brown 1200 SelectamaticDavid Brown 1212Difference
TypeGear type with dry disc clutchPartial power shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecDavid Brown 1200 SelectamaticDavid Brown 1212Difference
Length143in143inSame
Width70in69.7in▲ 1200 Selectamatic+0.3 in · <1%
Height100in105in▲ 1212+5 in · +5%
Operating Weight6,230lb6,724lb▲ 1212+494 lb · +8%

Hydraulics

SpecDavid Brown 1200 SelectamaticDavid Brown 1212Difference
System TypeSelectamaticOpen center—
Steering TypeNot recordedHydrostatic power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecDavid Brown 1200 SelectamaticDavid Brown 1212Difference
TypeIndependentIndependentSame
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame
Speed 2Not recorded1,000rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecDavid Brown 1200 SelectamaticDavid Brown 1212Difference
Hitch TypeCategory IINot recorded—
Hitch CategoryIIIISame
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity2,200lb4,400lb▲ 1212+2,200 lb · +100%

Chassis & Drive

SpecDavid Brown 1200 SelectamaticDavid Brown 1212Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeNot recordedHydrostatic power—
Brake TypeNot recordedDifferential mechanical drum—

Electrical

SpecDavid Brown 1200 SelectamaticDavid Brown 1212Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecDavid Brown 1200 SelectamaticDavid Brown 1212Difference
Coolant3.6gal3.7gal▲ 1212+0.1 gal · +3%

Operator Station

SpecDavid Brown 1200 SelectamaticDavid Brown 1212Difference
TypeOpen operator stationOpen operator station or Cab (optional)—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 65th percentile (72 hp)B · 64th percentile (71 hp)

Engine Displacement

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

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 11th percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (12)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 59th percentile (6,230 lb)B · 64th percentile (6,724 lb)
A · 1200 SelectamaticB · 1212Median Utility Tractor
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