Head to head · Utility

David Brown 1490 vs Massey Ferguson 4609M

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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 4609M

Utility

power
89.8 hp
displacement
201 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
12
Full 4609M specs
David BrownDavid Brown 1490
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Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 4609M

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 4609M higher · +6.8 hp (+8%)
149083 hp
4609M89.8 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

1490 is in the 73rd percentile; 4609M is in the 77th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 1490 higher · +18 ci (+9%)
1490219 ci
4609M201 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

1490 is in the 60th percentile; 4609M is in the 54th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ 1490 higher · +1 (+33%)
14904
4609M3
Median Utility Tractor4

1490 is in the 50th percentile; 4609M is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
149012
4609M12
Median Utility Tractor12

1490 is in the 50th percentile; 4609M is in the 50th · 4,941 models

1490 (A)4609M (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecDavid Brown 1490Massey Ferguson 4609MDifference
ManufacturerDavid BrownMassey Ferguson—
Model14904609M—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecDavid Brown 1490Massey Ferguson 4609MDifference
ManufacturerJ.I. CaseAGCO Power—
Power Output83hp89.8hp▲ 4609M+6.8 hp · +8%
Rated RPM2,200RPM2,200RPMSame
Cylinders43▲ 1490+1 · +33%
Displacement219ci201ci▲ 1490+18 ci · +9%
Bore3.9in4.3in▲ 4609M+0.4 in · +10%
Stroke4.5in4.7in▲ 4609M+0.2 in · +4%

Transmission

SpecDavid Brown 1490Massey Ferguson 4609MDifference
TypePartial power shift & SynchromeshPartially synchronized—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecDavid Brown 1490Massey Ferguson 4609MDifference
Length143in154in▲ 4609M+11 in · +8%
Width76.5in80.7in▲ 4609M+4.2 in · +5%
Height105in107in▲ 4609M+2 in · +2%
Operating Weight6,490lb6,845lb▲ 4609M+355 lb · +5%

Hydraulics

SpecDavid Brown 1490Massey Ferguson 4609MDifference
System TypeOpen centerOpen CenterSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecDavid Brown 1490Massey Ferguson 4609MDifference
TypeRear PTOElectro-hydraulic engagement—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame
Speed 21,000rpm1,000rpmSame

Hitch & Towing

SpecDavid Brown 1490Massey Ferguson 4609MDifference
Hitch TypeNot recordedThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryIIIISame
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity4,400lb3,307lb▲ 1490+1,093 lb · +33%

Chassis & Drive

SpecDavid Brown 1490Massey Ferguson 4609MDifference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive TypeTwo-Wheel Drive (2WD)2WD—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerPower—
Brake TypeHydraulic wet discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecDavid Brown 1490Massey Ferguson 4609MDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecDavid Brown 1490Massey Ferguson 4609MDifference
Coolant3.8galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecDavid Brown 1490Massey Ferguson 4609MDifference
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 · 77th percentile (89.8 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 60th percentile (219 ci)B · 54th percentile (201 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 50th percentile (4)B · 23rd percentile (3)

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 · 65th percentile (6,845 lb)
A · 1490B · 4609MMedian Utility Tractor
Full spec pageDavid Brown 1490Full spec pageMassey Ferguson 4609M