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 New Holland 3930
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New HollandModel B
New Holland 3930
Utility
- power
- Not recorded
- displacement
- 201 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 8
David BrownDavid Brown 1290
vs
New HollandNew Holland 3930
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Displacement
▲ 3930 higher · +6 ci (+3%)1290195 ci
3930201 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
1290 is in the 52nd percentile; 3930 is in the 54th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
▲ 1290 higher · +1 (+33%)12904
39303
Median Utility Tractor4
1290 is in the 50th percentile; 3930 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ 1290 higher · +4 (+50%)129012
39308
Median Utility Tractor12
1290 is in the 50th percentile; 3930 is in the 23rd · 4,941 models
Operating Weight
▲ 1290 higher · +233 lb (+5%)12905,390 lb
39305,157 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb
1290 is in the 50th percentile; 3930 is in the 49th · 5,107 models
1290 (A)3930 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | David Brown 1290 | New Holland 3930 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | David Brown | New Holland | — |
| Model | 1290 | 3930 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | David Brown 1290 | New Holland 3930 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | J.I. Case | Ford | — |
| Model | 3.2L 4-cyl diesel | 3.3L 3-cyl diesel | — |
| Rated RPM | 2,200RPM | 2,000RPM | ▲ 1290+200 RPM · +10% |
| Cylinders | 4 | 3 | ▲ 1290+1 · +33% |
| Displacement | 195ci | 201ci | ▲ 3930+6 ci · +3% |
| Bore | 3.9in | 4.4in | ▲ 3930+0.5 in · +13% |
| Stroke | 4in | 4.4in | ▲ 3930+0.4 in · +10% |
Transmission
| Spec | David Brown 1290 | New Holland 3930 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | 12-speed synchromesh | Gear/Synchronized Shuttle | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | David Brown 1290 | New Holland 3930 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 135in | 137in | ▲ 3930+2 in · +1% |
| Width | Not recorded | 69.5in | — |
| Height | 87.8in | 91.3in | ▲ 3930+3.5 in · +4% |
| Operating Weight | 5,390lb | 5,157lb | ▲ 1290+233 lb · +5% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | David Brown 1290 | New Holland 3930 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open center | Open center | Same |
| Steering Type | Power | Power | Same |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | David Brown 1290 | New Holland 3930 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Transmission or independent | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 1 | 540rpm | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | David Brown 1290 | New Holland 3930 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Category | Category 2/1 | II | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | David Brown 1290 | New Holland 3930 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | Not recorded | — |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Power | Power | Same |
| Brake Type | Mechanical drum | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | David Brown 1290 | New Holland 3930 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | David Brown 1290 | New Holland 3930 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 3.7gal | Not recorded | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | David Brown 1290 | New Holland 3930 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Two-post ROPS | ROPS | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 52nd percentile (195 ci)B · 54th percentile (201 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 50th percentile (4)B · 23rd percentile (3)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 50th percentile (12)B · 23rd percentile (8)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 50th percentile (5,390 lb)B · 49th percentile (5,157 lb)
Length
median 137 inA · 47th percentile (135 in)B · 50th percentile (137 in)
A · 1290B · 3930Median Utility Tractor