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 Hesston 666
HesstonModel B
Hesston 666
Utility
- power
- Not recorded
- displacement
- 211 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 12
David BrownDavid Brown 1290
vs
HesstonHesston 666
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Displacement
▲ 666 higher · +16 ci (+8%)1290195 ci
666211 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
1290 is in the 52nd percentile; 666 is in the 59th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied12904
6664
Median Utility Tractor4
1290 is in the 50th percentile; 666 is in the 50th · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
= Effectively tied129012
66612
Median Utility Tractor12
1290 is in the 50th percentile; 666 is in the 50th · 4,941 models
Operating Weight
▲ 666 higher · +299 lb (+6%)12905,390 lb
6665,689 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb
1290 is in the 50th percentile; 666 is in the 53rd · 5,107 models
1290 (A)666 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | David Brown 1290 | Hesston 666 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | David Brown | Hesston | — |
| Model | 1290 | 666 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | David Brown 1290 | Hesston 666 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | J.I. Case | Fiat | — |
| Model | 3.2L 4-cyl diesel | 8045.02 | — |
| Rated RPM | 2,200RPM | Not recorded | — |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | Same |
| Displacement | 195ci | 211ci | ▲ 666+16 ci · +8% |
| Bore | 3.9in | 3.9in | Same |
| Stroke | 4in | 4.3in | ▲ 666+0.3 in · +7% |
Transmission
| Spec | David Brown 1290 | Hesston 666 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | 12-speed synchromesh | 12-Speed | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | David Brown 1290 | Hesston 666 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 135in | 139in | ▲ 666+4 in · +3% |
| Height | 87.8in | 96in | ▲ 666+8.2 in · +9% |
| Operating Weight | 5,390lb | 5,689lb | ▲ 666+299 lb · +6% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | David Brown 1290 | Hesston 666 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open center | Open center | Same |
| Steering Type | Power | Hydrostatic power | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | David Brown 1290 | Hesston 666 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Transmission or independent | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 1 | 540rpm | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | David Brown 1290 | Hesston 666 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Not recorded | Category 2 | — |
| Hitch Category | Category 2/1 | Category 2 | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | David Brown 1290 | Hesston 666 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Power | Hydrostatic power | — |
| Brake Type | Mechanical drum | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | David Brown 1290 | Hesston 666 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | 12 volts | — |
Capacities
| Spec | David Brown 1290 | Hesston 666 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 3.7gal | Not recorded | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | David Brown 1290 | Hesston 666 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Two-post ROPS | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 52nd percentile (195 ci)B · 59th percentile (211 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 · 53rd percentile (5,689 lb)
Length
median 137 inA · 47th percentile (135 in)B · 53rd percentile (139 in)
A · 1290B · 666Median Utility Tractor