Head to head · Utility

David Brown 1210 vs David Brown 990 Selectamatic (1971-1980)

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
vs
David BrownDavid Brown 990 Selectamatic (1971-1980)

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 1210 higher · +3 hp (+5%)
121061 hp
990 Selectamatic (1971-1980)58 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

1210 is in the 55th percentile; 990 Selectamatic (1971-1980) is in the 52nd · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 1210 higher · +24 ci (+12%)
1210219 ci
990 Selectamatic (1971-1980)195 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

1210 is in the 60th percentile; 990 Selectamatic (1971-1980) is in the 52nd · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
12104
990 Selectamatic (1971-1980)4
Median Utility Tractor4

1210 is in the 50th percentile; 990 Selectamatic (1971-1980) is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
121012
990 Selectamatic (1971-1980)12
Median Utility Tractor12

1210 is in the 50th percentile; 990 Selectamatic (1971-1980) is in the 50th · 4,941 models

1210 (A)990 Selectamatic (1971-1980) (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecDavid Brown 1210David Brown 990 Selectamatic (1971-1980)Difference
ManufacturerDavid BrownDavid BrownSame
Model1210990 Selectamatic (1971-1980)—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecDavid Brown 1210David Brown 990 Selectamatic (1971-1980)Difference
ManufacturerDavid BrownDavid BrownSame
Power Output61hp58hp▲ 1210+3 hp · +5%
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 Selectamatic (1971-1980)Difference
TypeSynchromeshPartially Synchronized with Dry Disc Clutch—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecDavid Brown 1210David Brown 990 Selectamatic (1971-1980)Difference
Length143in129in▲ 1210+14 in · +11%
Width78in66.9in▲ 1210+11.1 in · +17%
Height89.8inNot recorded—
Operating Weight5,860lb5,754lb▲ 1210+106 lb · +2%

Hydraulics

SpecDavid Brown 1210David Brown 990 Selectamatic (1971-1980)Difference
System TypeOpen centerOpen CenterSame
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic Power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecDavid Brown 1210David Brown 990 Selectamatic (1971-1980)Difference
TypeIndependentTransmission or Live (option)—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame
Speed 21,000rpm1,000rpmSame

Hitch & Towing

SpecDavid Brown 1210David Brown 990 Selectamatic (1971-1980)Difference
Hitch CategoryIIII/I—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—
Hitch Capacity4,400lb2,000lb▲ 1210+2,400 lb · +120%

Chassis & Drive

SpecDavid Brown 1210David Brown 990 Selectamatic (1971-1980)Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic Power—
Brake TypeDifferential mechanical shoeHydraulic Drum—

Electrical

SpecDavid Brown 1210David Brown 990 Selectamatic (1971-1980)Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecDavid Brown 1210David Brown 990 Selectamatic (1971-1980)Difference
Coolant3.8gal3.7gal▲ 1210+0.1 gal · +3%

Operator Station

SpecDavid Brown 1210David Brown 990 Selectamatic (1971-1980)Difference
TypeOpen operator stationWeather Frame Cab—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 55th percentile (61 hp)B · 52nd percentile (58 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 · 50th percentile (12)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 55th percentile (5,860 lb)B · 54th percentile (5,754 lb)
A · 1210B · 990 Selectamatic (1971-1980)Median Utility Tractor
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