Head to head · Utility

David Brown 1490 vs Kubota M9960

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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
Kubota M9960 Tractor
KubotaModel B

Kubota M9960

Utility

power
91 hp
displacement
230 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
24
Full M9960 specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

▲ M9960 higher · +8 hp (+10%)
149083 hp
M996091 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

1490 is in the 73rd percentile; M9960 is in the 79th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ M9960 higher · +11 ci (+5%)
1490219 ci
M9960230 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

1490 is in the 60th percentile; M9960 is in the 62nd · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
14904
M99604
Median Utility Tractor4

1490 is in the 50th percentile; M9960 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ M9960 higher · +12 (+100%)
149012
M996024
Median Utility Tractor12

1490 is in the 50th percentile; M9960 is in the 92nd · 4,941 models

1490 (A)M9960 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecDavid Brown 1490Kubota M9960Difference
ManufacturerDavid BrownKubota—
Model1490M9960—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecDavid Brown 1490Kubota M9960Difference
ManufacturerJ.I. CaseKubota—
ModelNot recordedV3800-CR-TIE4—
Power Output83hp91hp▲ M9960+8 hp · +10%
Rated RPM2,200RPM2,600RPM▲ M9960+400 RPM · +18%
Cylinders44Same
Displacement219ci230ci▲ M9960+11 ci · +5%
Bore3.9in3.9inSame
Stroke4.5in4.7in▲ M9960+0.2 in · +4%

Transmission

SpecDavid Brown 1490Kubota M9960Difference
TypePartial power shift & SynchromeshSelective gear fixed ratio—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecDavid Brown 1490Kubota M9960Difference
Length143in148in▲ M9960+5 in · +3%
Width76.5in77.8in▲ M9960+1.3 in · +2%
Height105in101in▲ 1490+4 in · +4%
Operating Weight6,490lb6,720lb▲ M9960+230 lb · +4%

Hydraulics

SpecDavid Brown 1490Kubota M9960Difference
System TypeOpen centerOpen centerSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic powerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecDavid Brown 1490Kubota M9960Difference
TypeRear PTOIndependent with electro-hydraulic clutch—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame
Speed 21,000rpm540rpm▲ 1490+460 rpm · +85%
Speed 3Not recorded1,000rpm—

Tires

SpecDavid Brown 1490Kubota M9960Difference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded12.4-24—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded18.4-30—

Hitch & Towing

SpecDavid Brown 1490Kubota M9960Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryIIIISame
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity4,400lb4,630lb▲ M9960+230 lb · +5%

Chassis & Drive

SpecDavid Brown 1490Kubota M9960Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive TypeTwo-Wheel Drive (2WD)Not recorded—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic powerSame
Brake TypeHydraulic wet discHydraulic wet discSame

Electrical

SpecDavid Brown 1490Kubota M9960Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecDavid Brown 1490Kubota M9960Difference
Coolant3.8gal2.4gal▲ 1490+1.4 gal · +58%

Operator Station

SpecDavid Brown 1490Kubota M9960Difference
TypeTwo-post ROPS or Cab (optional)Two-post foldable ROPS or Ultra Grand Cab with air-conditioning—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 73rd percentile (83 hp)B · 79th percentile (91 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 · 92nd percentile (24)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 61st percentile (6,490 lb)B · 64th percentile (6,720 lb)
A · 1490B · M9960Median Utility Tractor
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