Head to head · Utility

David Brown 1210 vs David Brown 3800 Selectamatic

David Brown 1210 Tractor
David BrownModel A

David Brown 1210

Utility

power
61 hp
displacement
219 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
12
Full 1210 specs
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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 1210
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Displacement

▲ 1210 higher · +73 ci (+50%)
1210219 ci
3800 Selectamatic146 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

1210 is in the 60th percentile; 3800 Selectamatic is in the 37th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ 1210 higher · +1 (+33%)
12104
3800 Selectamatic3
Median Utility Tractor4

1210 is in the 50th percentile; 3800 Selectamatic is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 1210 higher · +6 (+100%)
121012
3800 Selectamatic6
Median Utility Tractor12

1210 is in the 50th percentile; 3800 Selectamatic is in the 11th · 4,941 models

Operating Weight

▲ 1210 higher · +1,975 lb (+51%)
12105,860 lb
3800 Selectamatic3,885 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb

1210 is in the 55th percentile; 3800 Selectamatic is in the 35th · 5,107 models

1210 (A)3800 Selectamatic (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecDavid Brown 1210David Brown 3800 SelectamaticDifference
ManufacturerDavid BrownDavid BrownSame
Model12103800 Selectamatic—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecDavid Brown 1210David Brown 3800 SelectamaticDifference
ManufacturerDavid BrownDavid BrownSame
Power Output61hpNot recorded—
Rated RPMNot recorded2,200RPM—
Cylinders43▲ 1210+1 · +33%
Displacement219ci146ci▲ 1210+73 ci · +50%
Bore3.9in3.9inSame
Stroke4.5in4in▲ 1210+0.5 in · +13%

Transmission

SpecDavid Brown 1210David Brown 3800 SelectamaticDifference
TypeSynchromeshGear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecDavid Brown 1210David Brown 3800 SelectamaticDifference
Length143in116in▲ 1210+27 in · +23%
Width78in64.5in▲ 1210+13.5 in · +21%
Height89.8in51.3in▲ 1210+38.5 in · +75%
Operating Weight5,860lb3,885lb▲ 1210+1,975 lb · +51%

Hydraulics

SpecDavid Brown 1210David Brown 3800 SelectamaticDifference
System TypeOpen centerNot recorded—
Steering TypePowerManual—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecDavid Brown 1210David Brown 3800 SelectamaticDifference
TypeIndependentNot recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—
Speed 21,000rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecDavid Brown 1210David Brown 3800 SelectamaticDifference
Hitch TypeNot recordedCategory I—
Hitch CategoryIINot recorded—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—
Hitch Capacity4,400lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecDavid Brown 1210David Brown 3800 SelectamaticDifference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2—
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypePowerManual—
Brake TypeDifferential mechanical shoeNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecDavid Brown 1210David Brown 3800 SelectamaticDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecDavid Brown 1210David Brown 3800 SelectamaticDifference
Coolant3.8gal2.3gal▲ 1210+1.5 gal · +65%

Operator Station

SpecDavid Brown 1210David 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 · 50th percentile (12)B · 11th percentile (6)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 55th percentile (5,860 lb)B · 35th percentile (3,885 lb)

Length

median 137 in
A · 58th percentile (143 in)B · 22nd percentile (116 in)
A · 1210B · 3800 SelectamaticMedian Utility Tractor
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