Head to head · Utility

David Brown 1200 Selectamatic vs Massey Ferguson 563

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Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 563

Utility

power
64 hp
displacement
201 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
8
Full 563 specs
David BrownDavid Brown 1200 Selectamatic
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 563

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 1200 Selectamatic higher · +8 hp (+13%)
1200 Selectamatic72 hp
56364 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

1200 Selectamatic is in the 65th percentile; 563 is in the 57th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 1200 Selectamatic higher · +18 ci (+9%)
1200 Selectamatic219 ci
563201 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

1200 Selectamatic is in the 60th percentile; 563 is in the 55th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ 1200 Selectamatic higher · +1 (+33%)
1200 Selectamatic4
5633
Median Utility Tractor4

1200 Selectamatic is in the 50th percentile; 563 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 563 higher · +2 (+33%)
1200 Selectamatic6
5638
Median Utility Tractor12

1200 Selectamatic is in the 11th percentile; 563 is in the 23rd · 4,941 models

1200 Selectamatic (A)563 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecDavid Brown 1200 SelectamaticMassey Ferguson 563Difference
ManufacturerDavid BrownMassey Ferguson—
Model1200 Selectamatic563—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecDavid Brown 1200 SelectamaticMassey Ferguson 563Difference
ManufacturerDavid BrownPerkins—
ModelNot recorded1103C-33T—
Power Output72hp64hp▲ 1200 Selectamatic+8 hp · +13%
Rated RPM2,300RPM2,200RPM▲ 1200 Selectamatic+100 RPM · +5%
Cylinders43▲ 1200 Selectamatic+1 · +33%
Displacement219ci201ci▲ 1200 Selectamatic+18 ci · +9%
Bore3.9in4.1in▲ 563+0.2 in · +5%
Stroke4.5in5in▲ 563+0.5 in · +11%

Transmission

SpecDavid Brown 1200 SelectamaticMassey Ferguson 563Difference
TypeGear type with dry disc clutchGear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecDavid Brown 1200 SelectamaticMassey Ferguson 563Difference
Length143in127in▲ 1200 Selectamatic+16 in · +13%
Width70in66.9in▲ 1200 Selectamatic+3.1 in · +5%
Height100in92.5in▲ 1200 Selectamatic+7.5 in · +8%
Operating Weight6,230lb4,962lb▲ 1200 Selectamatic+1,268 lb · +26%

Hydraulics

SpecDavid Brown 1200 SelectamaticMassey Ferguson 563Difference
System TypeSelectamaticOpen Center—
Steering TypeNot recordedPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecDavid Brown 1200 SelectamaticMassey Ferguson 563Difference
TypeIndependentNot recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecDavid Brown 1200 SelectamaticMassey Ferguson 563Difference
Hitch TypeCategory IICat I & II—
Hitch CategoryIII/II—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity2,200lb2,711lb▲ 563+511 lb · +23%

Chassis & Drive

SpecDavid Brown 1200 SelectamaticMassey Ferguson 563Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeNot recordedPower—

Electrical

SpecDavid Brown 1200 SelectamaticMassey Ferguson 563Difference
Battery VoltageNot recorded12V—
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecDavid Brown 1200 SelectamaticMassey Ferguson 563Difference
Coolant3.6gal2.7gal▲ 1200 Selectamatic+1 gal · +38%

Operator Station

SpecDavid Brown 1200 SelectamaticMassey Ferguson 563Difference
TypeOpen operator stationNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 65th percentile (72 hp)B · 57th percentile (64 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 60th percentile (219 ci)B · 55th percentile (201 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 11th percentile (6)B · 23rd percentile (8)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 59th percentile (6,230 lb)B · 47th percentile (4,962 lb)
A · 1200 SelectamaticB · 563Median Utility Tractor
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