Head to head · Utility

David Brown 1212 vs Massey Ferguson 268 Xtra

David Brown 1212 Tractor
David BrownModel A

David Brown 1212

Utility

power
71 hp
displacement
219 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
12
Full 1212 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 1212
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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

▲ 1212 higher · +8 hp (+13%)
121271 hp
268 Xtra63 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

1212 is in the 64th percentile; 268 Xtra is in the 57th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 268 Xtra higher · +1 ci (<1%)
1212219 ci
268 Xtra220 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

1212 is in the 60th percentile; 268 Xtra is in the 60th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
12124
268 Xtra4
Median Utility Tractor4

1212 is in the 50th percentile; 268 Xtra is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
121212
268 Xtra12
Median Utility Tractor12

1212 is in the 50th percentile; 268 Xtra is in the 50th · 4,941 models

1212 (A)268 Xtra (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecDavid Brown 1212Massey Ferguson 268 XtraDifference
ManufacturerDavid BrownMassey Ferguson—
Model1212268 Xtra—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecDavid Brown 1212Massey Ferguson 268 XtraDifference
ManufacturerDavid BrownSimpson—
ModelNot recordedS436—
Power Output71hp63hp▲ 1212+8 hp · +13%
Rated RPM2,300RPM2,300RPMSame
Cylinders44Same
Displacement219ci220ci▲ 268 Xtra+1 ci · <1%
Bore3.9in3.7in▲ 1212+0.2 in · +5%
Stroke4.5in5in▲ 268 Xtra+0.5 in · +11%

Transmission

SpecDavid Brown 1212Massey Ferguson 268 XtraDifference
TypePartial power shiftSliding gear, Synchromesh—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecDavid Brown 1212Massey Ferguson 268 XtraDifference
Length143in153in▲ 268 Xtra+10 in · +7%
Width69.7inNot recorded—
Height105in99.2in▲ 1212+5.8 in · +6%
Operating Weight6,724lb6,217lb▲ 1212+507 lb · +8%

Hydraulics

SpecDavid Brown 1212Massey Ferguson 268 XtraDifference
System TypeOpen centerNot recorded—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic power-assisted—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecDavid Brown 1212Massey Ferguson 268 XtraDifference
TypeIndependentRear, live type—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame
Speed 21,000rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecDavid Brown 1212Massey Ferguson 268 XtraDifference
Hitch TypeNot recordedFerguson system—
Hitch CategoryIIIISame
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—
Hitch Capacity4,400lb4,519lb▲ 268 Xtra+119 lb · +3%

Chassis & Drive

SpecDavid Brown 1212Massey Ferguson 268 XtraDifference
Chassis Type4x2 2WDNot recorded—
Drive Type2WD4x2 2WD—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic power-assisted—
Brake TypeDifferential mechanical drumNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecDavid Brown 1212Massey Ferguson 268 XtraDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecDavid Brown 1212Massey Ferguson 268 XtraDifference
Coolant3.7galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecDavid Brown 1212Massey Ferguson 268 XtraDifference
TypeOpen operator station or Cab (optional)Open—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 64th percentile (71 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 · 64th percentile (6,724 lb)B · 59th percentile (6,217 lb)
A · 1212B · 268 XtraMedian Utility Tractor
Full spec pageDavid Brown 1212Full spec pageMassey Ferguson 268 Xtra