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 680
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HesstonModel B
Hesston 680
Utility
- power
- Not recorded
- displacement
- 211 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 16
David BrownDavid Brown 1290
vs
HesstonHesston 680
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Displacement
▲ 680 higher · +16 ci (+8%)1290195 ci
680211 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
1290 is in the 52nd percentile; 680 is in the 59th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied12904
6804
Median Utility Tractor4
1290 is in the 50th percentile; 680 is in the 50th · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ 680 higher · +4 (+33%)129012
68016
Median Utility Tractor12
1290 is in the 50th percentile; 680 is in the 73rd · 4,941 models
Operating Weight
▲ 680 higher · +17 lb (<1%)12905,390 lb
6805,407 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb
1290 is in the 50th percentile; 680 is in the 51st · 5,107 models
1290 (A)680 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | David Brown 1290 | Hesston 680 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | David Brown | Hesston | — |
| Model | 1290 | 680 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | David Brown 1290 | Hesston 680 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | J.I. Case | Fiat | — |
| Model | 3.2L 4-cyl diesel | 8045 | — |
| Rated RPM | 2,200RPM | 2,500RPM | ▲ 680+300 RPM · +14% |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | Same |
| Displacement | 195ci | 211ci | ▲ 680+16 ci · +8% |
| Bore | 3.9in | 3.9in | Same |
| Stroke | 4in | 4.3in | ▲ 680+0.3 in · +7% |
Transmission
| Spec | David Brown 1290 | Hesston 680 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | 12-speed synchromesh | Partially synchronized, Mechanical shuttle | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | David Brown 1290 | Hesston 680 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 135in | 135in | Same |
| Height | 87.8in | Not recorded | — |
| Operating Weight | 5,390lb | 5,407lb | ▲ 680+17 lb · <1% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | David Brown 1290 | Hesston 680 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open center | Open Center | Same |
| Steering Type | Power | Hydrostatic power | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | David Brown 1290 | Hesston 680 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Transmission or independent | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 1 | 540rpm | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | David Brown 1290 | Hesston 680 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Not recorded | Three-Point Hitch | — |
| Hitch Category | Category 2/1 | II | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | David Brown 1290 | Hesston 680 | 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 680 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | David Brown 1290 | Hesston 680 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 3.7gal | Not recorded | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | David Brown 1290 | Hesston 680 | 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 · 73rd percentile (16)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 50th percentile (5,390 lb)B · 51st percentile (5,407 lb)
Length
median 137 inA · 47th percentile (135 in)B · 48th percentile (135 in)
A · 1290B · 680Median Utility Tractor