Head to head · Utility

David Brown 1390 vs Kubota MZ555

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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
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KubotaModel B

Kubota MZ555

Utility

power
54.2 hp
displacement
221 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
24
Full MZ555 specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,321–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 1390 higher · +6.6 hp (+12%)
139060.8 hp
MZ55554.2 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

1390 is in the 55th percentile; MZ555 is in the 49th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ MZ555 higher · +2 ci (<1%)
1390219 ci
MZ555221 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

1390 is in the 60th percentile; MZ555 is in the 61st · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
13904
MZ5554
Median Utility Tractor4

1390 is in the 50th percentile; MZ555 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ MZ555 higher · +12 (+100%)
139012
MZ55524
Median Utility Tractor12

1390 is in the 50th percentile; MZ555 is in the 92nd · 4,941 models

1390 (A)MZ555 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecDavid Brown 1390Kubota MZ555Difference
ManufacturerDavid BrownKubota—
Model1390MZ555—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecDavid Brown 1390Kubota MZ555Difference
ManufacturerJ.I. CaseKubota—
Model1390V3600IDI—
Power Output60.8hp54.2hp▲ 1390+6.6 hp · +12%
Rated RPM2,200RPM2,400RPM▲ MZ555+200 RPM · +9%
Cylinders44Same
Displacement219ci221ci▲ MZ555+2 ci · <1%
Bore3.9in3.9inSame
Stroke4.5in4.7in▲ MZ555+0.2 in · +4%

Transmission

SpecDavid Brown 1390Kubota MZ555Difference
TypeSynchromeshNot recorded—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecDavid Brown 1390Kubota MZ555Difference
Length135in143in▲ MZ555+8 in · +6%
WidthNot recorded61.6in—
Height87.8in96.3in▲ MZ555+8.5 in · +10%
Operating Weight5,501lb5,313lb▲ 1390+188 lb · +4%

Hydraulics

SpecDavid Brown 1390Kubota MZ555Difference
System TypeOpen CenterNot recorded—
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecDavid Brown 1390Kubota MZ555Difference
TypeRear PTONot recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—
Speed 21,000rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecDavid Brown 1390Kubota MZ555Difference
Hitch CategoryII/III/ISame
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecDavid Brown 1390Kubota MZ555Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive Type2WD4WD—
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerPower—
Brake TypeMechanical DrumNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecDavid Brown 1390Kubota MZ555Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecDavid Brown 1390Kubota MZ555Difference
Coolant3.7galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecDavid Brown 1390Kubota MZ555Difference
TypeTwo-post ROPS or Cab (optional)Cab—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 55th percentile (60.8 hp)B · 49th percentile (54.2 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 60th percentile (219 ci)B · 61st percentile (221 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 50th percentile (12)B · 92nd percentile (24)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 51st percentile (5,501 lb)B · 50th percentile (5,313 lb)
A · 1390B · MZ555Median Utility Tractor
Full spec pageDavid Brown 1390Full spec pageKubota MZ555