David BrownModel A
David Brown 1290
Utility
- power
- Not recorded
- displacement
- 195 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 12
Head to head · Utility
David Brown 1290 vs David Brown 1390
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David BrownModel B
David Brown 1390
Utility
- power
- 60.8 hp
- displacement
- 219 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 12
David BrownDavid Brown 1290
vs
David BrownDavid Brown 1390
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Displacement
▲ 1390 higher · +24 ci (+12%)1290195 ci
1390219 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
1290 is in the 52nd percentile; 1390 is in the 60th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied12904
13904
Median Utility Tractor4
1290 is in the 50th percentile; 1390 is in the 50th · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
= Effectively tied129012
139012
Median Utility Tractor12
1290 is in the 50th percentile; 1390 is in the 50th · 4,941 models
Operating Weight
▲ 1390 higher · +111 lb (+2%)12905,390 lb
13905,501 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb
1290 is in the 50th percentile; 1390 is in the 51st · 5,107 models
1290 (A)1390 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | David Brown 1290 | David Brown 1390 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | David Brown | David Brown | Same |
| Model | 1290 | 1390 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | David Brown 1290 | David Brown 1390 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | J.I. Case | J.I. Case | Same |
| Model | 3.2L 4-cyl diesel | 1390 | — |
| Power Output | Not recorded | 60.8hp | — |
| Rated RPM | 2,200RPM | 2,200RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | Same |
| Displacement | 195ci | 219ci | ▲ 1390+24 ci · +12% |
| Bore | 3.9in | 3.9in | Same |
| Stroke | 4in | 4.5in | ▲ 1390+0.5 in · +13% |
Transmission
| Spec | David Brown 1290 | David Brown 1390 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | 12-speed synchromesh | Synchromesh | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | David Brown 1290 | David Brown 1390 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 135in | 135in | Same |
| Height | 87.8in | 87.8in | Same |
| Operating Weight | 5,390lb | 5,501lb | ▲ 1390+111 lb · +2% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | David Brown 1290 | David Brown 1390 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open center | Open Center | Same |
| Steering Type | Power | Hydrostatic Power | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | David Brown 1290 | David Brown 1390 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Transmission or independent | Rear PTO | — |
| Speed 1 | 540rpm | 540rpm | Same |
| Speed 2 | Not recorded | 1,000rpm | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | David Brown 1290 | David Brown 1390 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Category | Category 2/1 | II/I | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | David Brown 1290 | David Brown 1390 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Power | Hydrostatic Power | — |
| Brake Type | Mechanical drum | Mechanical Drum | Same |
Electrical
| Spec | David Brown 1290 | David Brown 1390 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | David Brown 1290 | David Brown 1390 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 3.7gal | 3.7gal | Same |
Operator Station
| Spec | David Brown 1290 | David Brown 1390 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Two-post ROPS | Two-post ROPS or Cab (optional) | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 52nd percentile (195 ci)B · 60th percentile (219 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 50th percentile (4)B · 50th percentile (4)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 50th percentile (12)B · 50th percentile (12)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 50th percentile (5,390 lb)B · 51st percentile (5,501 lb)
Length
median 137 inA · 47th percentile (135 in)B · 47th percentile (135 in)
A · 1290B · 1390Median Utility Tractor