Head to head · Utility

David Brown 1200 Selectamatic vs David Brown 3800 Selectamatic

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David BrownModel B

David Brown 3800 Selectamatic

Utility

power
Not recorded
displacement
146 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
6
Full 3800 Selectamatic specs
David BrownDavid Brown 1200 Selectamatic
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David BrownDavid Brown 3800 Selectamatic

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Displacement

▲ 1200 Selectamatic higher · +73 ci (+50%)
1200 Selectamatic219 ci
3800 Selectamatic146 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

1200 Selectamatic is in the 60th percentile; 3800 Selectamatic is in the 37th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ 1200 Selectamatic higher · +1 (+33%)
1200 Selectamatic4
3800 Selectamatic3
Median Utility Tractor4

1200 Selectamatic is in the 50th percentile; 3800 Selectamatic is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
1200 Selectamatic6
3800 Selectamatic6
Median Utility Tractor12

1200 Selectamatic is in the 11th percentile; 3800 Selectamatic is in the 11th · 4,941 models

Operating Weight

▲ 1200 Selectamatic higher · +2,345 lb (+60%)
1200 Selectamatic6,230 lb
3800 Selectamatic3,885 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb

1200 Selectamatic is in the 59th percentile; 3800 Selectamatic is in the 35th · 5,107 models

1200 Selectamatic (A)3800 Selectamatic (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecDavid Brown 1200 SelectamaticDavid Brown 3800 SelectamaticDifference
ManufacturerDavid BrownDavid BrownSame
Model1200 Selectamatic3800 Selectamatic—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecDavid Brown 1200 SelectamaticDavid Brown 3800 SelectamaticDifference
ManufacturerDavid BrownDavid BrownSame
Power Output72hpNot recorded—
Rated RPM2,300RPM2,200RPM▲ 1200 Selectamatic+100 RPM · +5%
Cylinders43▲ 1200 Selectamatic+1 · +33%
Displacement219ci146ci▲ 1200 Selectamatic+73 ci · +50%
Bore3.9in3.9inSame
Stroke4.5in4in▲ 1200 Selectamatic+0.5 in · +13%

Transmission

SpecDavid Brown 1200 SelectamaticDavid Brown 3800 SelectamaticDifference
TypeGear type with dry disc clutchGear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecDavid Brown 1200 SelectamaticDavid Brown 3800 SelectamaticDifference
Length143in116in▲ 1200 Selectamatic+27 in · +23%
Width70in64.5in▲ 1200 Selectamatic+5.5 in · +9%
Height100in51.3in▲ 1200 Selectamatic+48.7 in · +95%
Operating Weight6,230lb3,885lb▲ 1200 Selectamatic+2,345 lb · +60%

Hydraulics

SpecDavid Brown 1200 SelectamaticDavid Brown 3800 SelectamaticDifference
System TypeSelectamaticNot recorded—
Steering TypeNot recordedManual—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecDavid Brown 1200 SelectamaticDavid Brown 3800 SelectamaticDifference
TypeIndependentNot recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecDavid Brown 1200 SelectamaticDavid Brown 3800 SelectamaticDifference
Hitch TypeCategory IICategory I—
Hitch CategoryIINot recorded—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity2,200lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecDavid Brown 1200 SelectamaticDavid Brown 3800 SelectamaticDifference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2—
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeNot recordedManual—

Electrical

SpecDavid Brown 1200 SelectamaticDavid Brown 3800 SelectamaticDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecDavid Brown 1200 SelectamaticDavid Brown 3800 SelectamaticDifference
Coolant3.6gal2.3gal▲ 1200 Selectamatic+1.3 gal · +57%

Operator Station

SpecDavid Brown 1200 SelectamaticDavid Brown 3800 SelectamaticDifference
TypeOpen operator stationLegacy—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 60th percentile (219 ci)B · 37th percentile (146 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 50th percentile (4)B · 23rd percentile (3)

Forward Gears

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

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 59th percentile (6,230 lb)B · 35th percentile (3,885 lb)

Length

median 137 in
A · 59th percentile (143 in)B · 22nd percentile (116 in)
A · 1200 SelectamaticB · 3800 SelectamaticMedian Utility Tractor
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