David BrownModel A
David Brown 1212
Utility
- power
- 71 hp
- displacement
- 219 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 12
Head to head · Utility
David Brown 1212 vs David Brown 3800 Selectamatic
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David BrownModel B
David Brown 3800 Selectamatic
Utility
- power
- Not recorded
- displacement
- 146 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 6
David BrownDavid Brown 1212
vs
David BrownDavid Brown 3800 Selectamatic
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Displacement
▲ 1212 higher · +73 ci (+50%)1212219 ci
3800 Selectamatic146 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
1212 is in the 60th percentile; 3800 Selectamatic is in the 37th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
▲ 1212 higher · +1 (+33%)12124
3800 Selectamatic3
Median Utility Tractor4
1212 is in the 50th percentile; 3800 Selectamatic is in the 23rd · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ 1212 higher · +6 (+100%)121212
3800 Selectamatic6
Median Utility Tractor12
1212 is in the 50th percentile; 3800 Selectamatic is in the 11th · 4,941 models
Operating Weight
▲ 1212 higher · +2,839 lb (+73%)12126,724 lb
3800 Selectamatic3,885 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb
1212 is in the 64th percentile; 3800 Selectamatic is in the 35th · 5,107 models
1212 (A)3800 Selectamatic (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | David Brown 1212 | David Brown 3800 Selectamatic | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | David Brown | David Brown | Same |
| Model | 1212 | 3800 Selectamatic | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | David Brown 1212 | David Brown 3800 Selectamatic | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | David Brown | David Brown | Same |
| Power Output | 71hp | Not recorded | — |
| Rated RPM | 2,300RPM | 2,200RPM | ▲ 1212+100 RPM · +5% |
| Cylinders | 4 | 3 | ▲ 1212+1 · +33% |
| Displacement | 219ci | 146ci | ▲ 1212+73 ci · +50% |
| Bore | 3.9in | 3.9in | Same |
| Stroke | 4.5in | 4in | ▲ 1212+0.5 in · +13% |
Transmission
| Spec | David Brown 1212 | David Brown 3800 Selectamatic | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Partial power shift | Gear | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | David Brown 1212 | David Brown 3800 Selectamatic | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 143in | 116in | ▲ 1212+27 in · +23% |
| Width | 69.7in | 64.5in | ▲ 1212+5.2 in · +8% |
| Height | 105in | 51.3in | ▲ 1212+53.7 in · +105% |
| Operating Weight | 6,724lb | 3,885lb | ▲ 1212+2,839 lb · +73% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | David Brown 1212 | David Brown 3800 Selectamatic | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open center | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Manual | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | David Brown 1212 | David Brown 3800 Selectamatic | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 1 | 540rpm | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 2 | 1,000rpm | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | David Brown 1212 | David Brown 3800 Selectamatic | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Not recorded | Category I | — |
| Hitch Category | II | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
| Hitch Capacity | 4,400lb | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | David Brown 1212 | David Brown 3800 Selectamatic | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 | — |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Manual | — |
| Brake Type | Differential mechanical drum | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | David Brown 1212 | David Brown 3800 Selectamatic | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | David Brown 1212 | David Brown 3800 Selectamatic | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 3.7gal | 2.3gal | ▲ 1212+1.4 gal · +61% |
Operator Station
| Spec | David Brown 1212 | David Brown 3800 Selectamatic | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open operator station or Cab (optional) | Legacy | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 60th percentile (219 ci)B · 37th percentile (146 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 50th percentile (4)B · 23rd percentile (3)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 50th percentile (12)B · 11th percentile (6)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 64th percentile (6,724 lb)B · 35th percentile (3,885 lb)
Length
median 137 inA · 58th percentile (143 in)B · 22nd percentile (116 in)
A · 1212B · 3800 SelectamaticMedian Utility Tractor