Head to head · Utility

David Brown 1210 vs Massey Ferguson 268 Xtra

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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Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 268 Xtra

Utility

power
63 hp
displacement
220 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
12
Full 268 Xtra specs
David BrownDavid Brown 1210
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Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 268 Xtra

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 268 Xtra higher · +2 hp (+3%)
121061 hp
268 Xtra63 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

1210 is in the 55th percentile; 268 Xtra is in the 57th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 268 Xtra higher · +1 ci (<1%)
1210219 ci
268 Xtra220 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

1210 is in the 60th percentile; 268 Xtra is in the 60th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
12104
268 Xtra4
Median Utility Tractor4

1210 is in the 50th percentile; 268 Xtra is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
121012
268 Xtra12
Median Utility Tractor12

1210 is in the 50th percentile; 268 Xtra is in the 50th · 4,941 models

1210 (A)268 Xtra (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecDavid Brown 1210Massey Ferguson 268 XtraDifference
ManufacturerDavid BrownMassey Ferguson—
Model1210268 Xtra—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecDavid Brown 1210Massey Ferguson 268 XtraDifference
ManufacturerDavid BrownSimpson—
ModelNot recordedS436—
Power Output61hp63hp▲ 268 Xtra+2 hp · +3%
Rated RPMNot recorded2,300RPM—
Cylinders44Same
Displacement219ci220ci▲ 268 Xtra+1 ci · <1%
Bore3.9in3.7in▲ 1210+0.2 in · +5%
Stroke4.5in5in▲ 268 Xtra+0.5 in · +11%

Transmission

SpecDavid Brown 1210Massey Ferguson 268 XtraDifference
TypeSynchromeshSliding gear, Synchromesh—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecDavid Brown 1210Massey Ferguson 268 XtraDifference
Length143in153in▲ 268 Xtra+10 in · +7%
Width78inNot recorded—
Height89.8in99.2in▲ 268 Xtra+9.4 in · +10%
Operating Weight5,860lb6,217lb▲ 268 Xtra+357 lb · +6%

Hydraulics

SpecDavid Brown 1210Massey Ferguson 268 XtraDifference
System TypeOpen centerNot recorded—
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power-assisted—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecDavid Brown 1210Massey Ferguson 268 XtraDifference
TypeIndependentRear, live type—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame
Speed 21,000rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecDavid Brown 1210Massey Ferguson 268 XtraDifference
Hitch TypeNot recordedFerguson system—
Hitch CategoryIIIISame
Hitch Capacity4,400lb4,519lb▲ 268 Xtra+119 lb · +3%

Chassis & Drive

SpecDavid Brown 1210Massey Ferguson 268 XtraDifference
Chassis Type4x2 2WDNot recorded—
Drive Type2WD4x2 2WD—
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power-assisted—
Brake TypeDifferential mechanical shoeNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecDavid Brown 1210Massey Ferguson 268 XtraDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecDavid Brown 1210Massey Ferguson 268 XtraDifference
Coolant3.8galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecDavid Brown 1210Massey Ferguson 268 XtraDifference
TypeOpen operator stationOpen—

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 · 60th percentile (220 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 · 59th percentile (6,217 lb)
A · 1210B · 268 XtraMedian Utility Tractor
Full spec pageDavid Brown 1210Full spec pageMassey Ferguson 268 Xtra