Head to head · Utility

David Brown 1200 Selectamatic vs David Brown 1290

David Brown 1290 Tractor
David BrownModel B

David Brown 1290

Utility

power
Not recorded
displacement
195 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
12
Full 1290 specs
David BrownDavid Brown 1200 Selectamatic
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David BrownDavid Brown 1290

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,321–5,720

Engine Displacement

▲ 1200 Selectamatic higher · +24 ci (+12%)
1200 Selectamatic219 ci
1290195 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

1200 Selectamatic is in the 60th percentile; 1290 is in the 52nd · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
1200 Selectamatic4
12904
Median Utility Tractor4

1200 Selectamatic is in the 50th percentile; 1290 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 1290 higher · +6 (+100%)
1200 Selectamatic6
129012
Median Utility Tractor12

1200 Selectamatic is in the 11th percentile; 1290 is in the 50th · 4,941 models

Operating Weight

▲ 1200 Selectamatic higher · +840 lb (+16%)
1200 Selectamatic6,230 lb
12905,390 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb

1200 Selectamatic is in the 59th percentile; 1290 is in the 50th · 5,107 models

1200 Selectamatic (A)1290 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecDavid Brown 1200 SelectamaticDavid Brown 1290Difference
ManufacturerDavid BrownDavid BrownSame
Model1200 Selectamatic1290—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecDavid Brown 1200 SelectamaticDavid Brown 1290Difference
ManufacturerDavid BrownJ.I. Case—
ModelNot recorded3.2L 4-cyl diesel—
Power Output72hpNot recorded—
Rated RPM2,300RPM2,200RPM▲ 1200 Selectamatic+100 RPM · +5%
Cylinders44Same
Displacement219ci195ci▲ 1200 Selectamatic+24 ci · +12%
Bore3.9in3.9inSame
Stroke4.5in4in▲ 1200 Selectamatic+0.5 in · +13%

Transmission

SpecDavid Brown 1200 SelectamaticDavid Brown 1290Difference
TypeGear type with dry disc clutch12-speed synchromesh—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecDavid Brown 1200 SelectamaticDavid Brown 1290Difference
Length143in135in▲ 1200 Selectamatic+8 in · +6%
Width70inNot recorded—
Height100in87.8in▲ 1200 Selectamatic+12.2 in · +14%
Operating Weight6,230lb5,390lb▲ 1200 Selectamatic+840 lb · +16%

Hydraulics

SpecDavid Brown 1200 SelectamaticDavid Brown 1290Difference
System TypeSelectamaticOpen center—
Steering TypeNot recordedPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecDavid Brown 1200 SelectamaticDavid Brown 1290Difference
TypeIndependentTransmission or independent—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame

Hitch & Towing

SpecDavid Brown 1200 SelectamaticDavid Brown 1290Difference
Hitch TypeCategory IINot recorded—
Hitch CategoryIICategory 2/1—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity2,200lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecDavid Brown 1200 SelectamaticDavid Brown 1290Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeNot recordedPower—
Brake TypeNot recordedMechanical drum—

Electrical

SpecDavid Brown 1200 SelectamaticDavid Brown 1290Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecDavid Brown 1200 SelectamaticDavid Brown 1290Difference
Coolant3.6gal3.7gal▲ 1290+0.1 gal · +3%

Operator Station

SpecDavid Brown 1200 SelectamaticDavid Brown 1290Difference
TypeOpen operator stationTwo-post ROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 60th percentile (219 ci)B · 52nd percentile (195 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 · 50th percentile (5,390 lb)

Length

median 137 in
A · 59th percentile (143 in)B · 47th percentile (135 in)
A · 1200 SelectamaticB · 1290Median Utility Tractor
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