Head to head · Utility

David Brown 1390 vs John Deere 2440

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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
John Deere 2440 Tractor
John DeereModel B

John Deere 2440

Utility

power
60.6 hp
displacement
219 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
16
Full 2440 specs
David BrownDavid Brown 1390
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John DeereJohn Deere 2440

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,321–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 1390 higher · +0.2 hp (<1%)
139060.8 hp
244060.6 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

1390 is in the 55th percentile; 2440 is in the 55th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

= Effectively tied
1390219 ci
2440219 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

1390 is in the 60th percentile; 2440 is in the 60th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
13904
24404
Median Utility Tractor4

1390 is in the 50th percentile; 2440 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 2440 higher · +4 (+33%)
139012
244016
Median Utility Tractor12

1390 is in the 50th percentile; 2440 is in the 73rd · 4,941 models

1390 (A)2440 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecDavid Brown 1390John Deere 2440Difference
ManufacturerDavid BrownJohn Deere—
Model13902440—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecDavid Brown 1390John Deere 2440Difference
ManufacturerJ.I. CaseJohn Deere—
Model1390John Deere—
Power Output60.8hp60.6hp▲ 1390+0.2 hp · <1%
Rated RPM2,200RPM2,500RPM▲ 2440+300 RPM · +14%
Cylinders44Same
Displacement219ci219ciSame
Bore3.9in4in▲ 2440+0.1 in · +3%
Stroke4.5in4.3in▲ 1390+0.2 in · +5%

Transmission

SpecDavid Brown 1390John Deere 2440Difference
TypeSynchromeshNot recorded—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecDavid Brown 1390John Deere 2440Difference
Length135in139in▲ 2440+4 in · +3%
WidthNot recorded69.3in—
Height87.8in61in▲ 1390+26.8 in · +44%
Operating Weight5,501lb4,751lb▲ 1390+750 lb · +16%

Hydraulics

SpecDavid Brown 1390John Deere 2440Difference
System TypeOpen CenterClosed center—
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecDavid Brown 1390John Deere 2440Difference
TypeRear PTOIndependent—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame
Speed 21,000rpm1,000rpmSame

Hitch & Towing

SpecDavid Brown 1390John Deere 2440Difference
Hitch CategoryII/INot recorded—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecDavid Brown 1390John Deere 2440Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerPower—
Brake TypeMechanical DrumHydraulic wet disc—

Electrical

SpecDavid Brown 1390John Deere 2440Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecDavid Brown 1390John Deere 2440Difference
Coolant3.7gal3gal▲ 1390+0.7 gal · +23%

Operator Station

SpecDavid Brown 1390John Deere 2440Difference
TypeTwo-post ROPS or Cab (optional)Two-post ROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 55th percentile (60.8 hp)B · 55th percentile (60.6 hp)

Engine Displacement

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

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 50th percentile (12)B · 73rd percentile (16)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 51st percentile (5,501 lb)B · 45th percentile (4,751 lb)
A · 1390B · 2440Median Utility Tractor
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