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 Steyr 970
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David BrownDavid Brown 1212
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SteyrSteyr 970
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
▲ 1212 higher · +1 hp (+1%)121271 hp
97070 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
1212 is in the 64th percentile; 970 is in the 63rd · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 1212 higher · +29 ci (+15%)1212219 ci
970190 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
1212 is in the 60th percentile; 970 is in the 51st · 5,580 models
Cylinders
▲ 1212 higher · +1 (+33%)12124
9703
Median Utility Tractor4
1212 is in the 50th percentile; 970 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ 970 higher · +4 (+33%)121212
97016
Median Utility Tractor12
1212 is in the 50th percentile; 970 is in the 73rd · 4,941 models
1212 (A)970 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | David Brown 1212 | Steyr 970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | David Brown | Steyr | — |
| Model | 1212 | 970 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | David Brown 1212 | Steyr 970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | David Brown | Steyr | — |
| Model | Not recorded | WD301.87 | — |
| Power Output | 71hp | 70hp | ▲ 1212+1 hp · +1% |
| Rated RPM | 2,300RPM | 2,300RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 4 | 3 | ▲ 1212+1 · +33% |
| Displacement | 219ci | 190ci | ▲ 1212+29 ci · +15% |
| Bore | 3.9in | 4.1in | ▲ 970+0.2 in · +5% |
| Stroke | 4.5in | 4.7in | ▲ 970+0.2 in · +4% |
Transmission
| Spec | David Brown 1212 | Steyr 970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Partial power shift | Synchromesh | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | David Brown 1212 | Steyr 970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 143in | 150in | ▲ 970+7 in · +5% |
| Width | 69.7in | Not recorded | — |
| Height | 105in | 94.9in | ▲ 1212+10.1 in · +11% |
| Operating Weight | 6,724lb | 6,461lb | ▲ 1212+263 lb · +4% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | David Brown 1212 | Steyr 970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open center | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Hydrostatic Power | Same |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | David Brown 1212 | Steyr 970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 1 | 540rpm | 540rpm | Same |
| Speed 2 | 1,000rpm | 750rpm | ▲ 1212+250 rpm · +33% |
| Speed 3 | Not recorded | 1,000rpm | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | David Brown 1212 | Steyr 970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Category | II | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Capacity | 4,400lb | 5,954lb | ▲ 970+1,554 lb · +35% |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | David Brown 1212 | Steyr 970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | — |
| Drive Type | 2WD | MFWD | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Hydrostatic Power | Same |
| Brake Type | Differential mechanical drum | Disc | — |
Electrical
| Spec | David Brown 1212 | Steyr 970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | David Brown 1212 | Steyr 970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 3.7gal | Not recorded | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | David Brown 1212 | Steyr 970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open operator station or Cab (optional) | Cab | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 64th percentile (71 hp)B · 63rd percentile (70 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 60th percentile (219 ci)B · 51st percentile (190 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 50th percentile (4)B · 23rd percentile (3)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 50th percentile (12)B · 73rd percentile (16)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 64th percentile (6,724 lb)B · 61st percentile (6,461 lb)
A · 1212B · 970Median Utility Tractor