Head to head · Utility

David Brown 1490 vs Kubota M5-091HDRC

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David BrownModel A

David Brown 1490

Utility

power
83 hp
displacement
219 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
12
Full 1490 specs
David BrownDavid Brown 1490
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KubotaKubota M5-091HDRC

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

▲ M5-091HDRC higher · +2.5 hp (+3%)
149083 hp
M5-091HDRC85.5 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

1490 is in the 73rd percentile; M5-091HDRC is in the 75th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ M5-091HDRC higher · +11 ci (+5%)
1490219 ci
M5-091HDRC230 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

1490 is in the 60th percentile; M5-091HDRC is in the 62nd · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
14904
M5-091HDRC4
Median Utility Tractor4

1490 is in the 50th percentile; M5-091HDRC is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 1490 higher · +4 (+50%)
149012
M5-091HDRC8
Median Utility Tractor12

1490 is in the 50th percentile; M5-091HDRC is in the 23rd · 4,941 models

1490 (A)M5-091HDRC (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecDavid Brown 1490Kubota M5-091HDRCDifference
ManufacturerDavid BrownKubota—
Model1490M5-091HDRC—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecDavid Brown 1490Kubota M5-091HDRCDifference
ManufacturerJ.I. CaseKUBOTA—
ModelNot recordedM5-091HDRC—
Power Output83hp85.5hp▲ M5-091HDRC+2.5 hp · +3%
Rated RPM2,200RPM2,400RPM▲ M5-091HDRC+200 RPM · +9%
Cylinders44Same
Displacement219ci230ci▲ M5-091HDRC+11 ci · +5%
Bore3.9inNot recorded—
Stroke4.5inNot recorded—

Transmission

SpecDavid Brown 1490Kubota M5-091HDRCDifference
TypePartial power shift & SynchromeshFully synchronized—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecDavid Brown 1490Kubota M5-091HDRCDifference
Length143in156in▲ M5-091HDRC+13 in · +9%
Width76.5in79.2in▲ M5-091HDRC+2.7 in · +4%
Height105in99.6in▲ 1490+5.4 in · +5%
Operating Weight6,490lb6,151lb▲ 1490+339 lb · +6%

Hydraulics

SpecDavid Brown 1490Kubota M5-091HDRCDifference
System TypeOpen centerNot recorded—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic power steering—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecDavid Brown 1490Kubota M5-091HDRCDifference
TypeRear PTOLive-independent PTO, electro-hydraulic clutch with brake—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame
Speed 21,000rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecDavid Brown 1490Kubota M5-091HDRCDifference
Hitch TypeNot recordedCategory 2—
Hitch CategoryIICategory 3—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—
Hitch Capacity4,400lb4,630lb▲ M5-091HDRC+230 lb · +5%

Chassis & Drive

SpecDavid Brown 1490Kubota M5-091HDRCDifference
Chassis Type4x2 2WDNot recorded—
Drive TypeTwo-Wheel Drive (2WD)Not recorded—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic power steering—
Brake TypeHydraulic wet discHydraulic wet discSame

Electrical

SpecDavid Brown 1490Kubota M5-091HDRCDifference
Starter TypeElectricNot recorded—

Capacities

SpecDavid Brown 1490Kubota M5-091HDRCDifference
Coolant3.8galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecDavid Brown 1490Kubota M5-091HDRCDifference
TypeTwo-post ROPS or Cab (optional)Not recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 73rd percentile (83 hp)B · 75th percentile (85.5 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 60th percentile (219 ci)B · 62nd percentile (230 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 50th percentile (12)B · 23rd percentile (8)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 61st percentile (6,490 lb)B · 58th percentile (6,151 lb)
A · 1490B · M5-091HDRCMedian Utility Tractor
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