
David BrownModel A
David Brown 1212
Utility
- power
- 71 hp
- displacement
- 219 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 12
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Utility
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How they compare
1212 is in the 64th percentile; 1690 is in the 78th · 5,383 models
1212 is in the 60th percentile; 1690 is in the 85th · 5,580 models
1212 is in the 50th percentile; 1690 is in the 93rd · 5,720 models
1212 is in the 50th percentile; 1690 is in the 50th · 4,941 models
Full comparison
| Spec | David Brown 1212 | David Brown 1690 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | David Brown | David Brown | Same |
| Model | 1212 | 1690 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
| Spec | David Brown 1212 | David Brown 1690 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | David Brown | J.I. Case | — |
| Power Output | 71hp | 90hp | ▲ 1690+19 hp · +27% |
| Rated RPM | 2,300RPM | 2,200RPM | ▲ 1212+100 RPM · +5% |
| Cylinders | 4 | 6 | ▲ 1690+2 · +50% |
| Displacement | 219ci | 329ci | ▲ 1690+110 ci · +50% |
| Bore | 3.9in | 3.9in | Same |
| Stroke | 4.5in | 4.5in | Same |
| Spec | David Brown 1212 | David Brown 1690 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Partial power shift | Synchromesh with hydraulic dry disc clutch | — |
| Spec | David Brown 1212 | David Brown 1690 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 143in | Not recorded | — |
| Width | 69.7in | Not recorded | — |
| Height | 105in | Not recorded | — |
| Operating Weight | 6,724lb | 8,755lb | ▲ 1690+2,031 lb · +30% |
| Spec | David Brown 1212 | David Brown 1690 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open center | Open Center | Same |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Power | — |
| Spec | David Brown 1212 | David Brown 1690 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent | Independent | Same |
| Speed 1 | 540rpm | 540rpm | Same |
| Speed 2 | 1,000rpm | 1,000rpm | Same |
| Spec | David Brown 1212 | David Brown 1690 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Category | II | II | Same |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Capacity | 4,400lb | Not recorded | — |
| Spec | David Brown 1212 | David Brown 1690 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Power | — |
| Brake Type | Differential mechanical drum | Hydraulic wet disc | — |
| Spec | David Brown 1212 | David Brown 1690 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
| Spec | David Brown 1212 | David Brown 1690 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 3.7gal | 4gal | ▲ 1690+0.3 gal · +8% |
| Spec | David Brown 1212 | David Brown 1690 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open operator station or Cab (optional) | Two-post ROPS or Cab (optional) | — |
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