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David Brown 3800 Selectamatic vs UTB/Universal 450

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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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UTB/UniversalModel B

UTB/Universal 450

Utility

power
Not recorded
displacement
143 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
8
Full 450 specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,321–5,720

Engine Displacement

▲ 3800 Selectamatic higher · +3 ci (+2%)
3800 Selectamatic146 ci
450143 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

3800 Selectamatic is in the 37th percentile; 450 is in the 36th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
3800 Selectamatic3
4503
Median Utility Tractor4

3800 Selectamatic is in the 23rd percentile; 450 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 450 higher · +2 (+33%)
3800 Selectamatic6
4508
Median Utility Tractor12

3800 Selectamatic is in the 11th percentile; 450 is in the 23rd · 4,941 models

Operating Weight

▲ 3800 Selectamatic higher · +35 lb (<1%)
3800 Selectamatic3,885 lb
4503,850 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb

3800 Selectamatic is in the 35th percentile; 450 is in the 34th · 5,107 models

3800 Selectamatic (A)450 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecDavid Brown 3800 SelectamaticUTB/Universal 450Difference
ManufacturerDavid BrownUTB/Universal—
Model3800 Selectamatic450—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecDavid Brown 3800 SelectamaticUTB/Universal 450Difference
ManufacturerDavid BrownUzina—
Rated RPM2,200RPM2,400RPM▲ 450+200 RPM · +9%
Cylinders33Same
Displacement146ci143ci▲ 3800 Selectamatic+3 ci · +2%
Bore3.9in3.7in▲ 3800 Selectamatic+0.2 in · +5%
Stroke4in4.3in▲ 450+0.3 in · +7%

Transmission

SpecDavid Brown 3800 SelectamaticUTB/Universal 450Difference
TypeGearShuttle, partially synchronized—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecDavid Brown 3800 SelectamaticUTB/Universal 450Difference
Length116in117in▲ 450+1 in · <1%
Width64.5inNot recorded—
Height51.3in90.5in▲ 450+39.2 in · +76%
Operating Weight3,885lb3,850lb▲ 3800 Selectamatic+35 lb · <1%

Hydraulics

SpecDavid Brown 3800 SelectamaticUTB/Universal 450Difference
System TypeNot recordedOpen Center—
Steering TypeManualPower—

Tires

SpecDavid Brown 3800 SelectamaticUTB/Universal 450Difference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded6.50x16—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded14.9x28—

Hitch & Towing

SpecDavid Brown 3800 SelectamaticUTB/Universal 450Difference
Hitch TypeCategory IThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryNot recordedII/I—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecDavid Brown 3800 SelectamaticUTB/Universal 450Difference
Chassis Type4x24x2 2WD—
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualPower—

Electrical

SpecDavid Brown 3800 SelectamaticUTB/Universal 450Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecDavid Brown 3800 SelectamaticUTB/Universal 450Difference
Coolant2.3gal3.1gal▲ 450+0.8 gal · +35%

Operator Station

SpecDavid Brown 3800 SelectamaticUTB/Universal 450Difference
TypeLegacyOpen—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 37th percentile (146 ci)B · 36th percentile (143 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 11th percentile (6)B · 23rd percentile (8)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 35th percentile (3,885 lb)B · 34th percentile (3,850 lb)

Length

median 137 in
A · 22nd percentile (116 in)B · 23rd percentile (117 in)
A · 3800 SelectamaticB · 450Median Utility Tractor
Full spec pageDavid Brown 3800 SelectamaticFull spec pageUTB/Universal 450