Head to head · Utility

David Brown 50D vs David Brown 780

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David BrownModel A

David Brown 50D

Utility

power
50 hp
displacement
248 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
6
Full 50D specs
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David BrownModel B

David Brown 780

Utility

power
46 hp
displacement
164 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
12
Full 780 specs
David BrownDavid Brown 50D
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David BrownDavid Brown 780

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 50D higher · +4 hp (+9%)
50D50 hp
78046 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

50D is in the 45th percentile; 780 is in the 40th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 50D higher · +84 ci (+51%)
50D248 ci
780164 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

50D is in the 70th percentile; 780 is in the 43rd · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ 50D higher · +3 (+100%)
50D6
7803
Median Utility Tractor4

50D is in the 93rd percentile; 780 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 780 higher · +6 (+100%)
50D6
78012
Median Utility Tractor12

50D is in the 11th percentile; 780 is in the 50th · 4,941 models

50D (A)780 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecDavid Brown 50DDavid Brown 780Difference
ManufacturerDavid BrownDavid BrownSame
Model50D780—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecDavid Brown 50DDavid Brown 780Difference
ManufacturerDavid BrownDavid BrownSame
Power Output50hp46hp▲ 50D+4 hp · +9%
Rated RPM1,800RPM2,200RPM▲ 780+400 RPM · +22%
Cylinders63▲ 50D+3 · +100%
Displacement248ci164ci▲ 50D+84 ci · +51%
Bore3.6in3.9in▲ 780+0.3 in · +8%
Stroke4in4.5in▲ 780+0.5 in · +13%

Transmission

SpecDavid Brown 50DDavid Brown 780Difference
TypeGearSliding Gear with Dry Disc Clutch—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecDavid Brown 50DDavid Brown 780Difference
Length135in112in▲ 50D+23 in · +21%
Width74in64in▲ 50D+10 in · +16%
Height65in82.5in▲ 780+17.5 in · +27%
Operating Weight6,130lb3,470lb▲ 50D+2,660 lb · +77%

Hydraulics

SpecDavid Brown 50DDavid Brown 780Difference
Steering TypeManualManualSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecDavid Brown 50DDavid Brown 780Difference
TypeRearLive—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame
Speed 2Not recorded1,000rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecDavid Brown 50DDavid Brown 780Difference
Hitch CategoryNot recordedI—

Chassis & Drive

SpecDavid Brown 50DDavid Brown 780Difference
Chassis Type4x24x2 2WD—
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualManualSame
Brake TypeMechanical drumMechanical DrumSame

Electrical

SpecDavid Brown 50DDavid Brown 780Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecDavid Brown 50DDavid Brown 780Difference
Coolant5gal2.5gal▲ 50D+2.5 gal · +100%

Operator Station

SpecDavid Brown 50DDavid Brown 780Difference
TypeOpen operator stationOpen Operator StationSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 45th percentile (50 hp)B · 40th percentile (46 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 70th percentile (248 ci)B · 43rd percentile (164 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 11th percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (12)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 58th percentile (6,130 lb)B · 29th percentile (3,470 lb)
A · 50DB · 780Median Utility Tractor
Full spec pageDavid Brown 50DFull spec pageDavid Brown 780