Head to head · Utility

David Brown 3800 Selectamatic vs Massey Ferguson 50

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David BrownModel A

David Brown 3800 Selectamatic

Utility

power
Not recorded
displacement
146 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
6
Full 3800 Selectamatic specs
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Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 50

Utility

power
Not recorded
displacement
153 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
6
Full 50 specs
David BrownDavid Brown 3800 Selectamatic
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Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 50

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Displacement

▲ 50 higher · +7 ci (+5%)
3800 Selectamatic146 ci
50153 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

3800 Selectamatic is in the 37th percentile; 50 is in the 40th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
3800 Selectamatic3
503
Median Utility Tractor4

3800 Selectamatic is in the 23rd percentile; 50 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
3800 Selectamatic6
506
Median Utility Tractor12

3800 Selectamatic is in the 11th percentile; 50 is in the 11th · 4,941 models

Operating Weight

▲ 50 higher · +48 lb (+1%)
3800 Selectamatic3,885 lb
503,933 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb

3800 Selectamatic is in the 35th percentile; 50 is in the 36th · 5,107 models

3800 Selectamatic (A)50 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecDavid Brown 3800 SelectamaticMassey Ferguson 50Difference
ManufacturerDavid BrownMassey Ferguson—
Model3800 Selectamatic50—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecDavid Brown 3800 SelectamaticMassey Ferguson 50Difference
ManufacturerDavid BrownPerkins—
ModelNot recordedPerkins 2.5L 3-cyl diesel—
Rated RPM2,200RPM2,000RPM▲ 3800 Selectamatic+200 RPM · +10%
Cylinders33Same
Displacement146ci153ci▲ 50+7 ci · +5%
Bore3.9in3.6in▲ 3800 Selectamatic+0.3 in · +8%
Stroke4in5in▲ 50+1 in · +25%

Transmission

SpecDavid Brown 3800 SelectamaticMassey Ferguson 50Difference
TypeGearGear type with dry disc clutch—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecDavid Brown 3800 SelectamaticMassey Ferguson 50Difference
Length116in120in▲ 50+4 in · +3%
Width64.5in64in▲ 3800 Selectamatic+0.5 in · <1%
Height51.3in57in▲ 50+5.7 in · +11%
Operating Weight3,885lb3,933lb▲ 50+48 lb · +1%

Hydraulics

SpecDavid Brown 3800 SelectamaticMassey Ferguson 50Difference
Steering TypeManualManualSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecDavid Brown 3800 SelectamaticMassey Ferguson 50Difference
TypeNot recordedLive—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecDavid Brown 3800 SelectamaticMassey Ferguson 50Difference
Hitch TypeCategory INot recorded—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecDavid Brown 3800 SelectamaticMassey Ferguson 50Difference
Chassis Type4x24x2 2WD—
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualManualSame
Brake TypeNot recordedDifferential mechanical expanding shoe—

Electrical

SpecDavid Brown 3800 SelectamaticMassey Ferguson 50Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecDavid Brown 3800 SelectamaticMassey Ferguson 50Difference
Coolant2.3gal2.5gal▲ 50+0.2 gal · +9%

Operator Station

SpecDavid Brown 3800 SelectamaticMassey Ferguson 50Difference
TypeLegacyOpen—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 37th percentile (146 ci)B · 40th percentile (153 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 11th percentile (6)B · 11th percentile (6)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 35th percentile (3,885 lb)B · 36th percentile (3,933 lb)

Length

median 137 in
A · 22nd percentile (116 in)B · 27th percentile (120 in)
A · 3800 SelectamaticB · 50Median Utility Tractor
Full spec pageDavid Brown 3800 SelectamaticFull spec pageMassey Ferguson 50