Head to head · Utility

David Brown 1210 vs David Brown 990 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
David BrownDavid Brown 1210
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David BrownDavid Brown 990 Selectamatic

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 1210 higher · +6 hp (+11%)
121061 hp
990 Selectamatic55 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

1210 is in the 55th percentile; 990 Selectamatic is in the 50th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 1210 higher · +24 ci (+12%)
1210219 ci
990 Selectamatic195 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

1210 is in the 60th percentile; 990 Selectamatic is in the 52nd · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
12104
990 Selectamatic4
Median Utility Tractor4

1210 is in the 50th percentile; 990 Selectamatic is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

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

1210 is in the 50th percentile; 990 Selectamatic is in the 11th · 4,941 models

1210 (A)990 Selectamatic (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecDavid Brown 1210David Brown 990 SelectamaticDifference
ManufacturerDavid BrownDavid BrownSame
Model1210990 Selectamatic—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecDavid Brown 1210David Brown 990 SelectamaticDifference
ManufacturerDavid BrownDavid BrownSame
Power Output61hp55hp▲ 1210+6 hp · +11%
Rated RPMNot recorded2,200RPM—
Cylinders44Same
Displacement219ci195ci▲ 1210+24 ci · +12%
Bore3.9in3.9inSame
Stroke4.5in4in▲ 1210+0.5 in · +13%

Transmission

SpecDavid Brown 1210David Brown 990 SelectamaticDifference
TypeSynchromeshGear type with dry disc clutch—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecDavid Brown 1210David Brown 990 SelectamaticDifference
Length143in126in▲ 1210+17 in · +13%
Width78in63.8in▲ 1210+14.2 in · +22%
Height89.8inNot recorded—
Operating Weight5,860lb5,104lb▲ 1210+756 lb · +15%

Hydraulics

SpecDavid Brown 1210David Brown 990 SelectamaticDifference
System TypeOpen centerOpen centerSame
Steering TypePowerManual—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecDavid Brown 1210David Brown 990 SelectamaticDifference
TypeIndependentTransmission—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame
Speed 21,000rpm1,000rpmSame

Hitch & Towing

SpecDavid Brown 1210David Brown 990 SelectamaticDifference
Hitch CategoryIIII/I—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—
Hitch Capacity4,400lb2,000lb▲ 1210+2,400 lb · +120%

Chassis & Drive

SpecDavid Brown 1210David Brown 990 SelectamaticDifference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypePowerManual—
Brake TypeDifferential mechanical shoeDifferential mechanical expanding shoe—

Electrical

SpecDavid Brown 1210David Brown 990 SelectamaticDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecDavid Brown 1210David Brown 990 SelectamaticDifference
Coolant3.8gal3.7gal▲ 1210+0.1 gal · +3%

Operator Station

SpecDavid Brown 1210David Brown 990 SelectamaticDifference
TypeOpen operator stationOpen—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 55th percentile (61 hp)B · 50th percentile (55 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 60th percentile (219 ci)B · 52nd percentile (195 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 50th percentile (4)B · 50th percentile (4)

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 · 49th percentile (5,104 lb)
A · 1210B · 990 SelectamaticMedian Utility Tractor
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