Head to head · Utility

David Brown 1690 vs Massey Ferguson 4609

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David BrownModel A

David Brown 1690

Utility

power
90 hp
displacement
329 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
12
Full 1690 specs
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Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 4609

Utility

power
90 hp
displacement
201 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
12
Full 4609 specs
David BrownDavid Brown 1690
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Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 4609

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,941–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
169090 hp
460990 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

1690 is in the 78th percentile; 4609 is in the 78th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 1690 higher · +128 ci (+64%)
1690329 ci
4609201 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

1690 is in the 85th percentile; 4609 is in the 54th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ 1690 higher · +3 (+100%)
16906
46093
Median Utility Tractor4

1690 is in the 93rd percentile; 4609 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
169012
460912
Median Utility Tractor12

1690 is in the 50th percentile; 4609 is in the 50th · 4,941 models

1690 (A)4609 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecDavid Brown 1690Massey Ferguson 4609Difference
ManufacturerDavid BrownMassey Ferguson—
Model16904609—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecDavid Brown 1690Massey Ferguson 4609Difference
ManufacturerJ.I. CaseAGCO Power—
ModelNot recorded33 AWIC—
Power Output90hp90hpSame
Rated RPM2,200RPM2,200RPMSame
Cylinders63▲ 1690+3 · +100%
Displacement329ci201ci▲ 1690+128 ci · +64%
Bore3.9in4.3in▲ 4609+0.4 in · +10%
Stroke4.5in4.7in▲ 4609+0.2 in · +4%

Transmission

SpecDavid Brown 1690Massey Ferguson 4609Difference
TypeSynchromesh with hydraulic dry disc clutchPower shuttle—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecDavid Brown 1690Massey Ferguson 4609Difference
LengthNot recorded153in—
WidthNot recorded78.7in—
HeightNot recorded102in—
Operating Weight8,755lb6,835lb▲ 1690+1,920 lb · +28%

Hydraulics

SpecDavid Brown 1690Massey Ferguson 4609Difference
System TypeOpen CenterOpen CenterSame
Steering TypePowerPowerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecDavid Brown 1690Massey Ferguson 4609Difference
TypeIndependentElectronically engaged—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame
Speed 21,000rpmNot recorded—
Speed 3Not recorded1,000rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecDavid Brown 1690Massey Ferguson 4609Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedCategory II with position and draft control—
Hitch CategoryIICategory 3—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—
Hitch CapacityNot recorded3,417lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecDavid Brown 1690Massey Ferguson 4609Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypePowerPowerSame
Brake TypeHydraulic wet discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecDavid Brown 1690Massey Ferguson 4609Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecDavid Brown 1690Massey Ferguson 4609Difference
Coolant4galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecDavid Brown 1690Massey Ferguson 4609Difference
TypeTwo-post ROPS or Cab (optional)Not recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 78th percentile (90 hp)B · 78th percentile (90 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 85th percentile (329 ci)B · 54th percentile (201 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 93rd percentile (6)B · 23rd percentile (3)

Forward Gears

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

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 81st percentile (8,755 lb)B · 65th percentile (6,835 lb)
A · 1690B · 4609Median Utility Tractor
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