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David BrownModel A
David Brown 1490
Utility
- power
- 83 hp
- displacement
- 219 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 12
Head to head · Utility
David Brown 1490 vs David Brown 1690
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David BrownModel B
David Brown 1690
Utility
- power
- 90 hp
- displacement
- 329 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 12
David BrownDavid Brown 1490
vs
David BrownDavid Brown 1690
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
▲ 1690 higher · +7 hp (+8%)149083 hp
169090 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
1490 is in the 73rd percentile; 1690 is in the 78th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 1690 higher · +110 ci (+50%)1490219 ci
1690329 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
1490 is in the 60th percentile; 1690 is in the 85th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
▲ 1690 higher · +2 (+50%)14904
16906
Median Utility Tractor4
1490 is in the 50th percentile; 1690 is in the 93rd · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
= Effectively tied149012
169012
Median Utility Tractor12
1490 is in the 50th percentile; 1690 is in the 50th · 4,941 models
1490 (A)1690 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | David Brown 1490 | David Brown 1690 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | David Brown | David Brown | Same |
| Model | 1490 | 1690 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | David Brown 1490 | David Brown 1690 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | J.I. Case | J.I. Case | Same |
| Power Output | 83hp | 90hp | ▲ 1690+7 hp · +8% |
| Rated RPM | 2,200RPM | 2,200RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 4 | 6 | ▲ 1690+2 · +50% |
| Displacement | 219ci | 329ci | ▲ 1690+110 ci · +50% |
| Bore | 3.9in | 3.9in | Same |
| Stroke | 4.5in | 4.5in | Same |
Transmission
| Spec | David Brown 1490 | David Brown 1690 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Partial power shift & Synchromesh | Synchromesh with hydraulic dry disc clutch | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | David Brown 1490 | David Brown 1690 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 143in | Not recorded | — |
| Width | 76.5in | Not recorded | — |
| Height | 105in | Not recorded | — |
| Operating Weight | 6,490lb | 8,755lb | ▲ 1690+2,265 lb · +35% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | David Brown 1490 | David Brown 1690 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open center | Open Center | Same |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Power | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | David Brown 1490 | David Brown 1690 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Rear PTO | Independent | — |
| Speed 1 | 540rpm | 540rpm | Same |
| Speed 2 | 1,000rpm | 1,000rpm | Same |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | David Brown 1490 | David Brown 1690 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Category | II | II | Same |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Capacity | 4,400lb | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | David Brown 1490 | David Brown 1690 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | Two-Wheel Drive (2WD) | 2WD | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Power | — |
| Brake Type | Hydraulic wet disc | Hydraulic wet disc | Same |
Electrical
| Spec | David Brown 1490 | David Brown 1690 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | David Brown 1490 | David Brown 1690 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 3.8gal | 4gal | ▲ 1690+0.2 gal · +5% |
Operator Station
| Spec | David Brown 1490 | David Brown 1690 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Two-post ROPS or Cab (optional) | Two-post ROPS or Cab (optional) | Same |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 73rd percentile (83 hp)B · 78th percentile (90 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 60th percentile (219 ci)B · 85th percentile (329 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 50th percentile (4)B · 93rd percentile (6)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 50th percentile (12)B · 50th percentile (12)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 61st percentile (6,490 lb)B · 81st percentile (8,755 lb)
A · 1490B · 1690Median Utility Tractor