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 1290
David BrownModel B
David Brown 1290
Utility
- power
- Not recorded
- displacement
- 195 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 12
David BrownDavid Brown 1210
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David BrownDavid Brown 1290
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Displacement
▲ 1210 higher · +24 ci (+12%)1210219 ci
1290195 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
1210 is in the 60th percentile; 1290 is in the 52nd · 5,580 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied12104
12904
Median Utility Tractor4
1210 is in the 50th percentile; 1290 is in the 50th · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
= Effectively tied121012
129012
Median Utility Tractor12
1210 is in the 50th percentile; 1290 is in the 50th · 4,941 models
Operating Weight
▲ 1210 higher · +470 lb (+9%)12105,860 lb
12905,390 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb
1210 is in the 55th percentile; 1290 is in the 50th · 5,107 models
1210 (A)1290 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | David Brown 1210 | David Brown 1290 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | David Brown | David Brown | Same |
| Model | 1210 | 1290 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | David Brown 1210 | David Brown 1290 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | David Brown | J.I. Case | — |
| Model | Not recorded | 3.2L 4-cyl diesel | — |
| Power Output | 61hp | Not recorded | — |
| Rated RPM | Not recorded | 2,200RPM | — |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | Same |
| Displacement | 219ci | 195ci | ▲ 1210+24 ci · +12% |
| Bore | 3.9in | 3.9in | Same |
| Stroke | 4.5in | 4in | ▲ 1210+0.5 in · +13% |
Transmission
| Spec | David Brown 1210 | David Brown 1290 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Synchromesh | 12-speed synchromesh | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | David Brown 1210 | David Brown 1290 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 143in | 135in | ▲ 1210+8 in · +6% |
| Width | 78in | Not recorded | — |
| Height | 89.8in | 87.8in | ▲ 1210+2 in · +2% |
| Operating Weight | 5,860lb | 5,390lb | ▲ 1210+470 lb · +9% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | David Brown 1210 | David Brown 1290 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open center | Open center | Same |
| Steering Type | Power | Power | Same |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | David Brown 1210 | David Brown 1290 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent | Transmission or independent | — |
| Speed 1 | 540rpm | 540rpm | Same |
| Speed 2 | 1,000rpm | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | David Brown 1210 | David Brown 1290 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Category | II | Category 2/1 | — |
| Hitch Position | Not recorded | Rear | — |
| Hitch Capacity | 4,400lb | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | David Brown 1210 | David Brown 1290 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Power | Power | Same |
| Brake Type | Differential mechanical shoe | Mechanical drum | — |
Electrical
| Spec | David Brown 1210 | David Brown 1290 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | David Brown 1210 | David Brown 1290 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 3.8gal | 3.7gal | ▲ 1210+0.1 gal · +3% |
Operator Station
| Spec | David Brown 1210 | David Brown 1290 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open operator station | Two-post ROPS | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 60th percentile (219 ci)B · 52nd percentile (195 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 · 50th percentile (5,390 lb)
Length
median 137 inA · 58th percentile (143 in)B · 47th percentile (135 in)
A · 1210B · 1290Median Utility Tractor