Head to head · Utility

David Brown 1490 vs Massey Ferguson 4345

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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 4345

Utility

power
83 hp
displacement
244 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
12
Full 4345 specs
David BrownDavid Brown 1490
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Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 4345

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
149083 hp
434583 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

1490 is in the 73rd percentile; 4345 is in the 73rd · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 4345 higher · +25 ci (+11%)
1490219 ci
4345244 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

1490 is in the 60th percentile; 4345 is in the 68th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
14904
43454
Median Utility Tractor4

1490 is in the 50th percentile; 4345 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
149012
434512
Median Utility Tractor12

1490 is in the 50th percentile; 4345 is in the 50th · 4,941 models

1490 (A)4345 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecDavid Brown 1490Massey Ferguson 4345Difference
ManufacturerDavid BrownMassey Ferguson—
Model14904345—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecDavid Brown 1490Massey Ferguson 4345Difference
ManufacturerJ.I. CasePerkins—
Power Output83hp83hpSame
Rated RPM2,200RPM2,200RPMSame
Cylinders44Same
Displacement219ci244ci▲ 4345+25 ci · +11%
Bore3.9in3.9inSame
Stroke4.5in5in▲ 4345+0.5 in · +11%

Transmission

SpecDavid Brown 1490Massey Ferguson 4345Difference
TypePartial power shift & SynchromeshNot recorded—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecDavid Brown 1490Massey Ferguson 4345Difference
Length143in163in▲ 4345+20 in · +14%
Width76.5in81in▲ 4345+4.5 in · +6%
Height105in104in▲ 1490+1 in · <1%
WheelbaseNot recorded92.5in—
Operating Weight6,490lb8,390lb▲ 4345+1,900 lb · +29%

Hydraulics

SpecDavid Brown 1490Massey Ferguson 4345Difference
System TypeOpen centerOpen centerSame
Pump Flow CapacityNot recorded10.2gpm—
PressureNot recorded3,135psi—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecDavid Brown 1490Massey Ferguson 4345Difference
TypeRear PTONot recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—
Speed 21,000rpmNot recorded—

Tires

SpecDavid Brown 1490Massey Ferguson 4345Difference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded14.9R24—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded18.4R34—

Hitch & Towing

SpecDavid Brown 1490Massey Ferguson 4345Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedCategory II—
Hitch CategoryIICategory 2—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity4,400lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecDavid Brown 1490Massey Ferguson 4345Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive TypeTwo-Wheel Drive (2WD)2WD—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerPower—
Brake TypeHydraulic wet discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecDavid Brown 1490Massey Ferguson 4345Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecDavid Brown 1490Massey Ferguson 4345Difference
Coolant3.8gal4.6gal▲ 4345+0.8 gal · +21%

Operator Station

SpecDavid Brown 1490Massey Ferguson 4345Difference
TypeTwo-post ROPS or Cab (optional)ROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 73rd percentile (83 hp)B · 73rd percentile (83 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 · 78th percentile (8,390 lb)
A · 1490B · 4345Median Utility Tractor
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