Head to head · Utility

David Brown 1290 vs David Brown 3800 Selectamatic

David Brown 1290 Tractor
David BrownModel A

David Brown 1290

Utility

power
Not recorded
displacement
195 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
12
Full 1290 specs
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David BrownModel B

David Brown 3800 Selectamatic

Utility

power
Not recorded
displacement
146 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
6
Full 3800 Selectamatic specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,321–5,720

Engine Displacement

▲ 1290 higher · +49 ci (+34%)
1290195 ci
3800 Selectamatic146 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

1290 is in the 52nd percentile; 3800 Selectamatic is in the 37th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ 1290 higher · +1 (+33%)
12904
3800 Selectamatic3
Median Utility Tractor4

1290 is in the 50th percentile; 3800 Selectamatic is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 1290 higher · +6 (+100%)
129012
3800 Selectamatic6
Median Utility Tractor12

1290 is in the 50th percentile; 3800 Selectamatic is in the 11th · 4,941 models

Operating Weight

▲ 1290 higher · +1,505 lb (+39%)
12905,390 lb
3800 Selectamatic3,885 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb

1290 is in the 50th percentile; 3800 Selectamatic is in the 35th · 5,107 models

1290 (A)3800 Selectamatic (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecDavid Brown 1290David Brown 3800 SelectamaticDifference
ManufacturerDavid BrownDavid BrownSame
Model12903800 Selectamatic—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecDavid Brown 1290David Brown 3800 SelectamaticDifference
ManufacturerJ.I. CaseDavid Brown—
Model3.2L 4-cyl dieselNot recorded—
Rated RPM2,200RPM2,200RPMSame
Cylinders43▲ 1290+1 · +33%
Displacement195ci146ci▲ 1290+49 ci · +34%
Bore3.9in3.9inSame
Stroke4in4inSame

Transmission

SpecDavid Brown 1290David Brown 3800 SelectamaticDifference
Type12-speed synchromeshGear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecDavid Brown 1290David Brown 3800 SelectamaticDifference
Length135in116in▲ 1290+19 in · +16%
WidthNot recorded64.5in—
Height87.8in51.3in▲ 1290+36.5 in · +71%
Operating Weight5,390lb3,885lb▲ 1290+1,505 lb · +39%

Hydraulics

SpecDavid Brown 1290David Brown 3800 SelectamaticDifference
System TypeOpen centerNot recorded—
Steering TypePowerManual—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecDavid Brown 1290David Brown 3800 SelectamaticDifference
TypeTransmission or independentNot recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecDavid Brown 1290David Brown 3800 SelectamaticDifference
Hitch TypeNot recordedCategory I—
Hitch CategoryCategory 2/1Not recorded—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecDavid Brown 1290David Brown 3800 SelectamaticDifference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2—
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypePowerManual—
Brake TypeMechanical drumNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecDavid Brown 1290David Brown 3800 SelectamaticDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecDavid Brown 1290David Brown 3800 SelectamaticDifference
Coolant3.7gal2.3gal▲ 1290+1.4 gal · +61%

Operator Station

SpecDavid Brown 1290David Brown 3800 SelectamaticDifference
TypeTwo-post ROPSLegacy—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 52nd percentile (195 ci)B · 37th percentile (146 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 50th percentile (4)B · 23rd percentile (3)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 50th percentile (12)B · 11th percentile (6)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 50th percentile (5,390 lb)B · 35th percentile (3,885 lb)

Length

median 137 in
A · 47th percentile (135 in)B · 22nd percentile (116 in)
A · 1290B · 3800 SelectamaticMedian Utility Tractor
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