Head to head · Utility

David Brown 1210 vs Massey Ferguson 175

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
Massey Ferguson 175 Tractor
Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 175

Utility

power
63 hp
displacement
236 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
12
Full 175 specs
David BrownDavid Brown 1210
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 175

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 175 higher · +2 hp (+3%)
121061 hp
17563 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

1210 is in the 55th percentile; 175 is in the 57th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 175 higher · +17 ci (+8%)
1210219 ci
175236 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

1210 is in the 60th percentile; 175 is in the 65th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
12104
1754
Median Utility Tractor4

1210 is in the 50th percentile; 175 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
121012
17512
Median Utility Tractor12

1210 is in the 50th percentile; 175 is in the 50th · 4,941 models

1210 (A)175 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecDavid Brown 1210Massey Ferguson 175Difference
ManufacturerDavid BrownMassey Ferguson—
Model1210175—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecDavid Brown 1210Massey Ferguson 175Difference
ManufacturerDavid BrownPerkins—
ModelNot recordedPerkins A4.236—
Power Output61hp63hp▲ 175+2 hp · +3%
Rated RPMNot recorded2,000RPM—
Cylinders44Same
Displacement219ci236ci▲ 175+17 ci · +8%
Bore3.9in3.9inSame
Stroke4.5in5in▲ 175+0.5 in · +11%

Transmission

SpecDavid Brown 1210Massey Ferguson 175Difference
TypeSynchromeshPartial power shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecDavid Brown 1210Massey Ferguson 175Difference
Length143in138in▲ 1210+5 in · +4%
Width78in72.8in▲ 1210+5.2 in · +7%
Height89.8in65in▲ 1210+24.8 in · +38%
Operating Weight5,860lb5,925lb▲ 175+65 lb · +1%

Hydraulics

SpecDavid Brown 1210Massey Ferguson 175Difference
System TypeOpen centerOpen centerSame
Steering TypePowerPower assist—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecDavid Brown 1210Massey Ferguson 175Difference
TypeIndependentLive or independent—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame
Speed 21,000rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecDavid Brown 1210Massey Ferguson 175Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryIIIISame
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—
Hitch Capacity4,400lb3,375lb▲ 1210+1,025 lb · +30%

Chassis & Drive

SpecDavid Brown 1210Massey Ferguson 175Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypePowerPower assist—
Brake TypeDifferential mechanical shoeMechanical disc—

Electrical

SpecDavid Brown 1210Massey Ferguson 175Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecDavid Brown 1210Massey Ferguson 175Difference
Coolant3.8gal3.4gal▲ 1210+0.4 gal · +12%

Operator Station

SpecDavid Brown 1210Massey Ferguson 175Difference
TypeOpen operator stationOpen operator stationSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 55th percentile (61 hp)B · 57th percentile (63 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 60th percentile (219 ci)B · 65th percentile (236 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 · 55th percentile (5,925 lb)
A · 1210B · 175Median Utility Tractor
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