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 2D
David BrownModel B
David Brown 2D
Tool Carrier
- power
- 14.1 hp
- displacement
- 77 ci
- Cylinders
- 2
- Forward gears
- 4
David BrownDavid Brown 1290
vs
David BrownDavid Brown 2D
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Displacement
▲ 1290 higher · +118 ci (+153%)1290195 ci
2D77 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
1290 is in the 52nd percentile; 2D is in the 11th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
▲ 1290 higher · +2 (+100%)12904
2D2
Median Utility Tractor4
1290 is in the 50th percentile; 2D is in the 3rd · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ 1290 higher · +8 (+200%)129012
2D4
Median Utility Tractor12
1290 is in the 50th percentile; 2D is in the 4th · 4,941 models
Operating Weight
▲ 1290 higher · +3,490 lb (+184%)12905,390 lb
2D1,900 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb
1290 is in the 50th percentile; 2D is in the 11th · 5,107 models
1290 (A)2D (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | David Brown 1290 | David Brown 2D | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | David Brown | David Brown | Same |
| Model | 1290 | 2D | — |
| Category | Utility | Tool Carrier | — |
Engine
| Spec | David Brown 1290 | David Brown 2D | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | J.I. Case | David Brown | — |
| Model | 3.2L 4-cyl diesel | Not recorded | — |
| Power Output | Not recorded | 14.1hp | — |
| Rated RPM | 2,200RPM | 1,800RPM | ▲ 1290+400 RPM · +22% |
| Cylinders | 4 | 2 | ▲ 1290+2 · +100% |
| Displacement | 195ci | 77ci | ▲ 1290+118 ci · +153% |
| Bore | 3.9in | 3.5in | ▲ 1290+0.4 in · +11% |
| Stroke | 4in | 4in | Same |
Transmission
| Spec | David Brown 1290 | David Brown 2D | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | 12-speed synchromesh | Gear | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | David Brown 1290 | David Brown 2D | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 135in | 117in | ▲ 1290+18 in · +15% |
| Width | Not recorded | 67in | — |
| Height | 87.8in | 55in | ▲ 1290+32.8 in · +60% |
| Operating Weight | 5,390lb | 1,900lb | ▲ 1290+3,490 lb · +184% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | David Brown 1290 | David Brown 2D | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open center | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Power | Manual | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | David Brown 1290 | David Brown 2D | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Transmission or independent | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 1 | 540rpm | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | David Brown 1290 | David Brown 2D | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Category | Category 2/1 | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | David Brown 1290 | David Brown 2D | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 | — |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Power | Manual | — |
| Brake Type | Mechanical drum | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | David Brown 1290 | David Brown 2D | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | David Brown 1290 | David Brown 2D | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 3.7gal | Not recorded | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | David Brown 1290 | David Brown 2D | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Two-post ROPS | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 52nd percentile (195 ci)B · 11th percentile (77 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 50th percentile (4)B · 3rd percentile (2)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 50th percentile (12)B · 4th percentile (4)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 50th percentile (5,390 lb)B · 11th percentile (1,900 lb)
Length
median 137 inA · 47th percentile (135 in)B · 23rd percentile (117 in)
A · 1290B · 2DMedian Utility Tractor