Head to head · Utility

David Brown 1290 vs David Brown 4600 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 4600 Selectamatic

Utility

power
Not recorded
displacement
164 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
6
Full 4600 Selectamatic specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,321–5,720

Engine Displacement

▲ 1290 higher · +31 ci (+19%)
1290195 ci
4600 Selectamatic164 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

1290 is in the 52nd percentile; 4600 Selectamatic is in the 43rd · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ 1290 higher · +1 (+33%)
12904
4600 Selectamatic3
Median Utility Tractor4

1290 is in the 50th percentile; 4600 Selectamatic is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 1290 higher · +6 (+100%)
129012
4600 Selectamatic6
Median Utility Tractor12

1290 is in the 50th percentile; 4600 Selectamatic is in the 11th · 4,941 models

Operating Weight

▲ 1290 higher · +1,090 lb (+25%)
12905,390 lb
4600 Selectamatic4,300 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb

1290 is in the 50th percentile; 4600 Selectamatic is in the 41st · 5,107 models

1290 (A)4600 Selectamatic (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecDavid Brown 1290David Brown 4600 SelectamaticDifference
ManufacturerDavid BrownDavid BrownSame
Model12904600 Selectamatic—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecDavid Brown 1290David Brown 4600 SelectamaticDifference
ManufacturerJ.I. CaseDavid Brown—
Model3.2L 4-cyl dieselNot recorded—
Rated RPM2,200RPM2,200RPMSame
Cylinders43▲ 1290+1 · +33%
Displacement195ci164ci▲ 1290+31 ci · +19%
Bore3.9in3.9inSame
Stroke4in4.5in▲ 4600 Selectamatic+0.5 in · +13%

Transmission

SpecDavid Brown 1290David Brown 4600 SelectamaticDifference
Type12-speed synchromeshGear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecDavid Brown 1290David Brown 4600 SelectamaticDifference
Length135in122in▲ 1290+13 in · +11%
WidthNot recorded68.4in—
Height87.8in54in▲ 1290+33.8 in · +63%
Operating Weight5,390lb4,300lb▲ 1290+1,090 lb · +25%

Hydraulics

SpecDavid Brown 1290David Brown 4600 SelectamaticDifference
System TypeOpen centerNot recorded—
Steering TypePowerManual—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecDavid Brown 1290David Brown 4600 SelectamaticDifference
TypeTransmission or independentNot recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecDavid Brown 1290David Brown 4600 SelectamaticDifference
Hitch TypeNot recordedThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryCategory 2/1II/I—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecDavid Brown 1290David Brown 4600 SelectamaticDifference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2—
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypePowerManual—
Brake TypeMechanical drumNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecDavid Brown 1290David Brown 4600 SelectamaticDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecDavid Brown 1290David Brown 4600 SelectamaticDifference
Coolant3.7gal2.8gal▲ 1290+0.9 gal · +32%

Operator Station

SpecDavid Brown 1290David Brown 4600 SelectamaticDifference
TypeTwo-post ROPSOpen—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 52nd percentile (195 ci)B · 43rd percentile (164 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 · 41st percentile (4,300 lb)

Length

median 137 in
A · 47th percentile (135 in)B · 29th percentile (122 in)
A · 1290B · 4600 SelectamaticMedian Utility Tractor
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