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 John Deere 1850
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John DeereModel B
John Deere 1850
Utility
- power
- Not recorded
- displacement
- 179 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 16
David BrownDavid Brown 1290
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 1850
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Displacement
▲ 1290 higher · +16 ci (+9%)1290195 ci
1850179 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
1290 is in the 52nd percentile; 1850 is in the 49th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
▲ 1290 higher · +1 (+33%)12904
18503
Median Utility Tractor4
1290 is in the 50th percentile; 1850 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ 1850 higher · +4 (+33%)129012
185016
Median Utility Tractor12
1290 is in the 50th percentile; 1850 is in the 73rd · 4,941 models
Operating Weight
▲ 1850 higher · +607 lb (+11%)12905,390 lb
18505,997 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb
1290 is in the 50th percentile; 1850 is in the 56th · 5,107 models
1290 (A)1850 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | David Brown 1290 | John Deere 1850 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | David Brown | John Deere | — |
| Model | 1290 | 1850 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | David Brown 1290 | John Deere 1850 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | J.I. Case | John Deere | — |
| Model | 3.2L 4-cyl diesel | Not recorded | — |
| Rated RPM | 2,200RPM | 2,400RPM | ▲ 1850+200 RPM · +9% |
| Cylinders | 4 | 3 | ▲ 1290+1 · +33% |
| Displacement | 195ci | 179ci | ▲ 1290+16 ci · +9% |
| Bore | 3.9in | 4.2in | ▲ 1850+0.3 in · +8% |
| Stroke | 4in | 4.3in | ▲ 1850+0.3 in · +7% |
Transmission
| Spec | David Brown 1290 | John Deere 1850 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | 12-speed synchromesh | Synchromesh, Two-speed power shift, Creeper | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | David Brown 1290 | John Deere 1850 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 135in | 148in | ▲ 1850+13 in · +10% |
| Width | Not recorded | 80.5in | — |
| Height | 87.8in | 95.2in | ▲ 1850+7.4 in · +8% |
| Operating Weight | 5,390lb | 5,997lb | ▲ 1850+607 lb · +11% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | David Brown 1290 | John Deere 1850 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open center | Closed-center constant pressure | — |
| Steering Type | Power | Not recorded | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | David Brown 1290 | John Deere 1850 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Transmission or independent | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 1 | 540rpm | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | David Brown 1290 | John Deere 1850 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Category | Category 2/1 | II/I | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | David Brown 1290 | John Deere 1850 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | Not recorded | — |
| Drive Type | 2WD | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Power | Not recorded | — |
| Brake Type | Mechanical drum | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | David Brown 1290 | John Deere 1850 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | David Brown 1290 | John Deere 1850 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 3.7gal | Not recorded | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | David Brown 1290 | John Deere 1850 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Two-post ROPS | Cab | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 52nd percentile (195 ci)B · 49th percentile (179 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 50th percentile (4)B · 23rd percentile (3)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 50th percentile (12)B · 73rd percentile (16)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 50th percentile (5,390 lb)B · 56th percentile (5,997 lb)
Length
median 137 inA · 47th percentile (135 in)B · 64th percentile (148 in)
A · 1290B · 1850Median Utility Tractor