
David BrownModel A
David Brown 1290
Utility
- power
- Not recorded
- displacement
- 195 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 12
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How they compare
1290 is in the 52nd percentile; Hortus 65 is in the 47th · 5,580 models
1290 is in the 50th percentile; Hortus 65 is in the 50th · 5,720 models
1290 is in the 50th percentile; Hortus 65 is in the 92nd · 4,941 models
1290 is in the 50th percentile; Hortus 65 is in the 53rd · 5,107 models
Full comparison
| Spec | David Brown 1290 | Zetor Hortus 65 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | David Brown | Zetor | — |
| Model | 1290 | Hortus 65 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
| Spec | David Brown 1290 | Zetor Hortus 65 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | J.I. Case | Deutz | — |
| Model | 3.2L 4-cyl diesel | TCD 2.9 L4 | — |
| Rated RPM | 2,200RPM | Not recorded | — |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | Same |
| Displacement | 195ci | 179ci | ▲ 1290+16 ci · +9% |
| Bore | 3.9in | 3.6in | ▲ 1290+0.3 in · +8% |
| Stroke | 4in | 4.3in | ▲ Hortus 65+0.3 in · +7% |
| Spec | David Brown 1290 | Zetor Hortus 65 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | 12-speed synchromesh | Mechanical shuttle | — |
| Spec | David Brown 1290 | Zetor Hortus 65 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 135in | 157in | ▲ Hortus 65+22 in · +16% |
| Width | Not recorded | 73.6in | — |
| Height | 87.8in | 101in | ▲ Hortus 65+13.2 in · +15% |
| Operating Weight | 5,390lb | 5,622lb | ▲ Hortus 65+232 lb · +4% |
| Spec | David Brown 1290 | Zetor Hortus 65 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open center | Open center | Same |
| Steering Type | Power | Power | Same |
| Spec | David Brown 1290 | Zetor Hortus 65 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Transmission or independent | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 1 | 540rpm | Not recorded | — |
| Spec | David Brown 1290 | Zetor Hortus 65 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Not recorded | Category II | — |
| Hitch Category | Category 2/1 | Category 3 | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Not recorded | — |
| Spec | David Brown 1290 | Zetor Hortus 65 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | — |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 4WD | — |
| Steering Type | Power | Power | Same |
| Brake Type | Mechanical drum | Not recorded | — |
| Spec | David Brown 1290 | Zetor Hortus 65 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
| Spec | David Brown 1290 | Zetor Hortus 65 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 3.7gal | Not recorded | — |
| Spec | David Brown 1290 | Zetor Hortus 65 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Two-post ROPS | Cab | — |
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