Head to head · Utility

David Brown 1200 Selectamatic vs David Brown 1690

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David BrownModel B

David Brown 1690

Utility

power
90 hp
displacement
329 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
12
Full 1690 specs
David BrownDavid Brown 1200 Selectamatic
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David BrownDavid Brown 1690

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,941–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 1690 higher · +18 hp (+25%)
1200 Selectamatic72 hp
169090 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

1200 Selectamatic is in the 65th percentile; 1690 is in the 78th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 1690 higher · +110 ci (+50%)
1200 Selectamatic219 ci
1690329 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

1200 Selectamatic is in the 60th percentile; 1690 is in the 85th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ 1690 higher · +2 (+50%)
1200 Selectamatic4
16906
Median Utility Tractor4

1200 Selectamatic is in the 50th percentile; 1690 is in the 93rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 1690 higher · +6 (+100%)
1200 Selectamatic6
169012
Median Utility Tractor12

1200 Selectamatic is in the 11th percentile; 1690 is in the 50th · 4,941 models

1200 Selectamatic (A)1690 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecDavid Brown 1200 SelectamaticDavid Brown 1690Difference
ManufacturerDavid BrownDavid BrownSame
Model1200 Selectamatic1690—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecDavid Brown 1200 SelectamaticDavid Brown 1690Difference
ManufacturerDavid BrownJ.I. Case—
Power Output72hp90hp▲ 1690+18 hp · +25%
Rated RPM2,300RPM2,200RPM▲ 1200 Selectamatic+100 RPM · +5%
Cylinders46▲ 1690+2 · +50%
Displacement219ci329ci▲ 1690+110 ci · +50%
Bore3.9in3.9inSame
Stroke4.5in4.5inSame

Transmission

SpecDavid Brown 1200 SelectamaticDavid Brown 1690Difference
TypeGear type with dry disc clutchSynchromesh with hydraulic dry disc clutch—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecDavid Brown 1200 SelectamaticDavid Brown 1690Difference
Length143inNot recorded—
Width70inNot recorded—
Height100inNot recorded—
Operating Weight6,230lb8,755lb▲ 1690+2,525 lb · +41%

Hydraulics

SpecDavid Brown 1200 SelectamaticDavid Brown 1690Difference
System TypeSelectamaticOpen Center—
Steering TypeNot recordedPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecDavid Brown 1200 SelectamaticDavid Brown 1690Difference
TypeIndependentIndependentSame
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame
Speed 2Not recorded1,000rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecDavid Brown 1200 SelectamaticDavid Brown 1690Difference
Hitch TypeCategory IINot recorded—
Hitch CategoryIIIISame
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—
Hitch Capacity2,200lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecDavid Brown 1200 SelectamaticDavid Brown 1690Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeNot recordedPower—
Brake TypeNot recordedHydraulic wet disc—

Electrical

SpecDavid Brown 1200 SelectamaticDavid Brown 1690Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecDavid Brown 1200 SelectamaticDavid Brown 1690Difference
Coolant3.6gal4gal▲ 1690+0.4 gal · +11%

Operator Station

SpecDavid Brown 1200 SelectamaticDavid Brown 1690Difference
TypeOpen operator stationTwo-post ROPS or Cab (optional)—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 65th percentile (72 hp)B · 78th percentile (90 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 60th percentile (219 ci)B · 85th percentile (329 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 50th percentile (4)B · 93rd percentile (6)

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 · 81st percentile (8,755 lb)
A · 1200 SelectamaticB · 1690Median Utility Tractor
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