Head to head · Utility

David Brown 1390 vs David Brown 990 Selectamatic (1971-1980)

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David BrownModel A

David Brown 1390

Utility

power
60.8 hp
displacement
219 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
12
Full 1390 specs
David BrownDavid Brown 1390
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David BrownDavid Brown 990 Selectamatic (1971-1980)

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,659–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 1390 higher · +2.8 hp (+5%)
139060.8 hp
990 Selectamatic (1971-1980)58 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

1390 is in the 55th percentile; 990 Selectamatic (1971-1980) is in the 52nd · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 1390 higher · +24 ci (+12%)
1390219 ci
990 Selectamatic (1971-1980)195 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

1390 is in the 60th percentile; 990 Selectamatic (1971-1980) is in the 52nd · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
13904
990 Selectamatic (1971-1980)4
Median Utility Tractor4

1390 is in the 50th percentile; 990 Selectamatic (1971-1980) is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
139012
990 Selectamatic (1971-1980)12
Median Utility Tractor12

1390 is in the 50th percentile; 990 Selectamatic (1971-1980) is in the 50th · 4,941 models

1390 (A)990 Selectamatic (1971-1980) (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecDavid Brown 1390David Brown 990 Selectamatic (1971-1980)Difference
ManufacturerDavid BrownDavid BrownSame
Model1390990 Selectamatic (1971-1980)—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecDavid Brown 1390David Brown 990 Selectamatic (1971-1980)Difference
ManufacturerJ.I. CaseDavid Brown—
Model1390Not recorded—
Power Output60.8hp58hp▲ 1390+2.8 hp · +5%
Rated RPM2,200RPM2,200RPMSame
Cylinders44Same
Displacement219ci195ci▲ 1390+24 ci · +12%
Bore3.9in3.9inSame
Stroke4.5in4in▲ 1390+0.5 in · +13%

Transmission

SpecDavid Brown 1390David Brown 990 Selectamatic (1971-1980)Difference
TypeSynchromeshPartially Synchronized with Dry Disc Clutch—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecDavid Brown 1390David Brown 990 Selectamatic (1971-1980)Difference
Length135in129in▲ 1390+6 in · +5%
WidthNot recorded66.9in—
Height87.8inNot recorded—
Operating Weight5,501lb5,754lb▲ 990 Selectamatic (1971-1980)+253 lb · +5%

Hydraulics

SpecDavid Brown 1390David Brown 990 Selectamatic (1971-1980)Difference
System TypeOpen CenterOpen CenterSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerHydrostatic PowerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecDavid Brown 1390David Brown 990 Selectamatic (1971-1980)Difference
TypeRear PTOTransmission or Live (option)—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame
Speed 21,000rpm1,000rpmSame

Hitch & Towing

SpecDavid Brown 1390David Brown 990 Selectamatic (1971-1980)Difference
Hitch CategoryII/III/ISame
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch CapacityNot recorded2,000lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecDavid Brown 1390David Brown 990 Selectamatic (1971-1980)Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerHydrostatic PowerSame
Brake TypeMechanical DrumHydraulic Drum—

Electrical

SpecDavid Brown 1390David Brown 990 Selectamatic (1971-1980)Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecDavid Brown 1390David Brown 990 Selectamatic (1971-1980)Difference
Coolant3.7gal3.7galSame

Operator Station

SpecDavid Brown 1390David Brown 990 Selectamatic (1971-1980)Difference
TypeTwo-post ROPS or Cab (optional)Weather Frame Cab—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 55th percentile (60.8 hp)B · 52nd percentile (58 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 60th percentile (219 ci)B · 52nd percentile (195 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 50th percentile (4)B · 50th percentile (4)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 50th percentile (12)B · 50th percentile (12)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 51st percentile (5,501 lb)B · 54th percentile (5,754 lb)
A · 1390B · 990 Selectamatic (1971-1980)Median Utility Tractor
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