David BrownModel A
David Brown 1210
Utility
- power
- 61 hp
- displacement
- 219 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 12
Head to head · Utility
David Brown 1210 vs David Brown 1212
David BrownModel B
David Brown 1212
Utility
- power
- 71 hp
- displacement
- 219 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 12
David BrownDavid Brown 1210
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David BrownDavid Brown 1212
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
▲ 1212 higher · +10 hp (+16%)121061 hp
121271 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
1210 is in the 55th percentile; 1212 is in the 64th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
= Effectively tied1210219 ci
1212219 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
1210 is in the 60th percentile; 1212 is in the 60th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied12104
12124
Median Utility Tractor4
1210 is in the 50th percentile; 1212 is in the 50th · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
= Effectively tied121012
121212
Median Utility Tractor12
1210 is in the 50th percentile; 1212 is in the 50th · 4,941 models
1210 (A)1212 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | David Brown 1210 | David Brown 1212 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | David Brown | David Brown | Same |
| Model | 1210 | 1212 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | David Brown 1210 | David Brown 1212 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | David Brown | David Brown | Same |
| Power Output | 61hp | 71hp | ▲ 1212+10 hp · +16% |
| Rated RPM | Not recorded | 2,300RPM | — |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | Same |
| Displacement | 219ci | 219ci | Same |
| Bore | 3.9in | 3.9in | Same |
| Stroke | 4.5in | 4.5in | Same |
Transmission
| Spec | David Brown 1210 | David Brown 1212 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Synchromesh | Partial power shift | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | David Brown 1210 | David Brown 1212 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 143in | 143in | Same |
| Width | 78in | 69.7in | ▲ 1210+8.3 in · +12% |
| Height | 89.8in | 105in | ▲ 1212+15.2 in · +17% |
| Operating Weight | 5,860lb | 6,724lb | ▲ 1212+864 lb · +15% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | David Brown 1210 | David Brown 1212 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open center | Open center | Same |
| Steering Type | Power | Hydrostatic power | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | David Brown 1210 | David Brown 1212 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent | Independent | Same |
| Speed 1 | 540rpm | 540rpm | Same |
| Speed 2 | 1,000rpm | 1,000rpm | Same |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | David Brown 1210 | David Brown 1212 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Category | II | II | Same |
| Hitch Position | Not recorded | Rear | — |
| Hitch Capacity | 4,400lb | 4,400lb | Same |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | David Brown 1210 | David Brown 1212 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Power | Hydrostatic power | — |
| Brake Type | Differential mechanical shoe | Differential mechanical drum | — |
Electrical
| Spec | David Brown 1210 | David Brown 1212 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | David Brown 1210 | David Brown 1212 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 3.8gal | 3.7gal | ▲ 1210+0.1 gal · +3% |
Operator Station
| Spec | David Brown 1210 | David Brown 1212 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open operator station | Open operator station or Cab (optional) | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 55th percentile (61 hp)B · 64th percentile (71 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 60th percentile (219 ci)B · 60th percentile (219 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 50th percentile (4)B · 50th percentile (4)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 50th percentile (12)B · 50th percentile (12)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 55th percentile (5,860 lb)B · 64th percentile (6,724 lb)
A · 1210B · 1212Median Utility Tractor