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David BrownModel A
David Brown 1690
Utility
- power
- 90 hp
- displacement
- 329 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 12
Head to head · Utility
David Brown 1690 vs John Deere 2840
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John DeereModel B
John Deere 2840
Utility
- power
- 89 hp
- displacement
- 329 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 12
David BrownDavid Brown 1690
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 2840
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
▲ 1690 higher · +1 hp (+1%)169090 hp
284089 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
1690 is in the 78th percentile; 2840 is in the 77th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
= Effectively tied1690329 ci
2840329 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
1690 is in the 85th percentile; 2840 is in the 85th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied16906
28406
Median Utility Tractor4
1690 is in the 93rd percentile; 2840 is in the 93rd · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
= Effectively tied169012
284012
Median Utility Tractor12
1690 is in the 50th percentile; 2840 is in the 50th · 4,941 models
1690 (A)2840 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | David Brown 1690 | John Deere 2840 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | David Brown | John Deere | — |
| Model | 1690 | 2840 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | David Brown 1690 | John Deere 2840 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | J.I. Case | John Deere | — |
| Power Output | 90hp | 89hp | ▲ 1690+1 hp · +1% |
| Rated RPM | 2,200RPM | 2,500RPM | ▲ 2840+300 RPM · +14% |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 329ci | 329ci | Same |
| Bore | 3.9in | 4in | ▲ 2840+0.1 in · +3% |
| Stroke | 4.5in | 4.3in | ▲ 1690+0.2 in · +5% |
Transmission
| Spec | David Brown 1690 | John Deere 2840 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Synchromesh with hydraulic dry disc clutch | Two-speed power shift | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | David Brown 1690 | John Deere 2840 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | Not recorded | 160in | — |
| Width | Not recorded | 90in | — |
| Height | Not recorded | 74in | — |
| Operating Weight | 8,755lb | 8,700lb | ▲ 1690+55 lb · <1% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | David Brown 1690 | John Deere 2840 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open Center | Closed center | — |
| Steering Type | Power | Power assist | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | David Brown 1690 | John Deere 2840 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent | Independent with hydraulic clutch | — |
| Speed 1 | 540rpm | 540rpm | Same |
| Speed 2 | 1,000rpm | 1,000rpm | Same |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | David Brown 1690 | John Deere 2840 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Not recorded | Category II | — |
| Hitch Category | II | Category 3 | — |
| Hitch Position | Not recorded | Rear | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | David Brown 1690 | John Deere 2840 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Power | Power assist | — |
| Brake Type | Hydraulic wet disc | Differential hydraulic wet disc | — |
Electrical
| Spec | David Brown 1690 | John Deere 2840 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | David Brown 1690 | John Deere 2840 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 4gal | 1.3gal | ▲ 1690+2.7 gal · +208% |
Operator Station
| Spec | David Brown 1690 | John Deere 2840 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Two-post ROPS or Cab (optional) | Open operator station | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 78th percentile (90 hp)B · 77th percentile (89 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 85th percentile (329 ci)B · 85th percentile (329 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 93rd percentile (6)B · 93rd percentile (6)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 50th percentile (12)B · 50th percentile (12)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 81st percentile (8,755 lb)B · 80th percentile (8,700 lb)
A · 1690B · 2840Median Utility Tractor