Head to head · Utility

David Brown 1490 vs Massey Ferguson 290 Xtra

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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
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Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 290 Xtra

Utility

power
81.8 hp
displacement
244 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
12
Full 290 Xtra specs
David BrownDavid Brown 1490
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Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 290 Xtra

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 1490 higher · +1.2 hp (+1%)
149083 hp
290 Xtra81.8 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

1490 is in the 73rd percentile; 290 Xtra is in the 72nd · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 290 Xtra higher · +25 ci (+11%)
1490219 ci
290 Xtra244 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

1490 is in the 60th percentile; 290 Xtra is in the 68th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
14904
290 Xtra4
Median Utility Tractor4

1490 is in the 50th percentile; 290 Xtra is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
149012
290 Xtra12
Median Utility Tractor12

1490 is in the 50th percentile; 290 Xtra is in the 50th · 4,941 models

1490 (A)290 Xtra (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecDavid Brown 1490Massey Ferguson 290 XtraDifference
ManufacturerDavid BrownMassey Ferguson—
Model1490290 Xtra—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecDavid Brown 1490Massey Ferguson 290 XtraDifference
ManufacturerJ.I. CaseSimpson—
ModelNot recordedS440—
Power Output83hp81.8hp▲ 1490+1.2 hp · +1%
Rated RPM2,200RPM2,200RPMSame
Cylinders44Same
Displacement219ci244ci▲ 290 Xtra+25 ci · +11%
Bore3.9in3.9inSame
Stroke4.5in5in▲ 290 Xtra+0.5 in · +11%

Transmission

SpecDavid Brown 1490Massey Ferguson 290 XtraDifference
TypePartial power shift & SynchromeshSliding gear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecDavid Brown 1490Massey Ferguson 290 XtraDifference
Length143in153in▲ 290 Xtra+10 in · +7%
Width76.5inNot recorded—
Height105in99.2in▲ 1490+5.8 in · +6%
Operating Weight6,490lb6,349lb▲ 1490+141 lb · +2%

Hydraulics

SpecDavid Brown 1490Massey Ferguson 290 XtraDifference
System TypeOpen centerNot recorded—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecDavid Brown 1490Massey Ferguson 290 XtraDifference
TypeRear PTORear, live type—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame
Speed 21,000rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecDavid Brown 1490Massey Ferguson 290 XtraDifference
Hitch TypeNot recordedFerguson system—
Hitch CategoryIIIISame
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—
Hitch Capacity4,400lb4,519lb▲ 290 Xtra+119 lb · +3%

Chassis & Drive

SpecDavid Brown 1490Massey Ferguson 290 XtraDifference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD2WD—
Drive TypeTwo-Wheel Drive (2WD)2WD—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic—
Brake TypeHydraulic wet discMechanical, oil immersed—

Electrical

SpecDavid Brown 1490Massey Ferguson 290 XtraDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecDavid Brown 1490Massey Ferguson 290 XtraDifference
Coolant3.8galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecDavid Brown 1490Massey Ferguson 290 XtraDifference
TypeTwo-post ROPS or Cab (optional)Open—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 73rd percentile (83 hp)B · 72nd percentile (81.8 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 60th percentile (219 ci)B · 68th percentile (244 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 50th percentile (12)B · 50th percentile (12)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 61st percentile (6,490 lb)B · 60th percentile (6,349 lb)
A · 1490B · 290 XtraMedian Utility Tractor
Full spec pageDavid Brown 1490Full spec pageMassey Ferguson 290 Xtra