Head to head · Utility

David Brown 1200 Selectamatic vs David Brown 1490

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David BrownModel B

David Brown 1490

Utility

power
83 hp
displacement
219 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
12
Full 1490 specs
David BrownDavid Brown 1200 Selectamatic
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David BrownDavid Brown 1490

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 1490 higher · +11 hp (+15%)
1200 Selectamatic72 hp
149083 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

1200 Selectamatic is in the 65th percentile; 1490 is in the 73rd · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

= Effectively tied
1200 Selectamatic219 ci
1490219 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

1200 Selectamatic is in the 60th percentile; 1490 is in the 60th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
1200 Selectamatic4
14904
Median Utility Tractor4

1200 Selectamatic is in the 50th percentile; 1490 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 1490 higher · +6 (+100%)
1200 Selectamatic6
149012
Median Utility Tractor12

1200 Selectamatic is in the 11th percentile; 1490 is in the 50th · 4,941 models

1200 Selectamatic (A)1490 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecDavid Brown 1200 SelectamaticDavid Brown 1490Difference
ManufacturerDavid BrownDavid BrownSame
Model1200 Selectamatic1490—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecDavid Brown 1200 SelectamaticDavid Brown 1490Difference
ManufacturerDavid BrownJ.I. Case—
Power Output72hp83hp▲ 1490+11 hp · +15%
Rated RPM2,300RPM2,200RPM▲ 1200 Selectamatic+100 RPM · +5%
Cylinders44Same
Displacement219ci219ciSame
Bore3.9in3.9inSame
Stroke4.5in4.5inSame

Transmission

SpecDavid Brown 1200 SelectamaticDavid Brown 1490Difference
TypeGear type with dry disc clutchPartial power shift & Synchromesh—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecDavid Brown 1200 SelectamaticDavid Brown 1490Difference
Length143in143inSame
Width70in76.5in▲ 1490+6.5 in · +9%
Height100in105in▲ 1490+5 in · +5%
Operating Weight6,230lb6,490lb▲ 1490+260 lb · +4%

Hydraulics

SpecDavid Brown 1200 SelectamaticDavid Brown 1490Difference
System TypeSelectamaticOpen center—
Steering TypeNot recordedHydrostatic power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecDavid Brown 1200 SelectamaticDavid Brown 1490Difference
TypeIndependentRear PTO—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame
Speed 2Not recorded1,000rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecDavid Brown 1200 SelectamaticDavid Brown 1490Difference
Hitch TypeCategory IINot recorded—
Hitch CategoryIIIISame
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity2,200lb4,400lb▲ 1490+2,200 lb · +100%

Chassis & Drive

SpecDavid Brown 1200 SelectamaticDavid Brown 1490Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WDTwo-Wheel Drive (2WD)—
Steering TypeNot recordedHydrostatic power—
Brake TypeNot recordedHydraulic wet disc—

Electrical

SpecDavid Brown 1200 SelectamaticDavid Brown 1490Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecDavid Brown 1200 SelectamaticDavid Brown 1490Difference
Coolant3.6gal3.8gal▲ 1490+0.2 gal · +6%

Operator Station

SpecDavid Brown 1200 SelectamaticDavid Brown 1490Difference
TypeOpen operator stationTwo-post ROPS or Cab (optional)—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 65th percentile (72 hp)B · 73rd percentile (83 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 · 11th percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (12)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 59th percentile (6,230 lb)B · 61st percentile (6,490 lb)
A · 1200 SelectamaticB · 1490Median Utility Tractor
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