Head to head · Utility

David Brown 50D vs David Brown 880 Selectamatic

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David Brown 50D

Utility

power
50 hp
displacement
248 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
6
Full 50D specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 50D higher · +4 hp (+9%)
50D50 hp
880 Selectamatic46 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

50D is in the 45th percentile; 880 Selectamatic is in the 40th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 50D higher · +84 ci (+51%)
50D248 ci
880 Selectamatic164 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

50D is in the 70th percentile; 880 Selectamatic is in the 43rd · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ 50D higher · +3 (+100%)
50D6
880 Selectamatic3
Median Utility Tractor4

50D is in the 93rd percentile; 880 Selectamatic is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
50D6
880 Selectamatic6
Median Utility Tractor12

50D is in the 11th percentile; 880 Selectamatic is in the 11th · 4,941 models

50D (A)880 Selectamatic (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecDavid Brown 50DDavid Brown 880 SelectamaticDifference
ManufacturerDavid BrownDavid BrownSame
Model50D880 Selectamatic—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecDavid Brown 50DDavid Brown 880 SelectamaticDifference
ManufacturerDavid BrownDavid BrownSame
ModelNot recordedAD3/55—
Power Output50hp46hp▲ 50D+4 hp · +9%
Rated RPM1,800RPM2,200RPM▲ 880 Selectamatic+400 RPM · +22%
Cylinders63▲ 50D+3 · +100%
Displacement248ci164ci▲ 50D+84 ci · +51%
Bore3.6in3.9in▲ 880 Selectamatic+0.3 in · +8%
Stroke4in4.5in▲ 880 Selectamatic+0.5 in · +13%

Transmission

SpecDavid Brown 50DDavid Brown 880 SelectamaticDifference
TypeGearGear type with dry disc clutch—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecDavid Brown 50DDavid Brown 880 SelectamaticDifference
Length135in121in▲ 50D+14 in · +12%
Width74in63.8in▲ 50D+10.2 in · +16%
Height65in85.8in▲ 880 Selectamatic+20.8 in · +32%
Operating Weight6,130lb3,970lb▲ 50D+2,160 lb · +54%

Hydraulics

SpecDavid Brown 50DDavid Brown 880 SelectamaticDifference
System TypeNot recordedOpen center—
Steering TypeManualManualSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecDavid Brown 50DDavid Brown 880 SelectamaticDifference
TypeRearRearSame
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame
Speed 2Not recorded1,000rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecDavid Brown 50DDavid Brown 880 SelectamaticDifference
Hitch TypeNot recordedCategory II/I—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—
Hitch CapacityNot recorded1,795lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecDavid Brown 50DDavid Brown 880 SelectamaticDifference
Chassis Type4x24x2 2WD—
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualManualSame
Brake TypeMechanical drumDifferential mechanical expanding shoe—

Electrical

SpecDavid Brown 50DDavid Brown 880 SelectamaticDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecDavid Brown 50DDavid Brown 880 SelectamaticDifference
Coolant5gal2.3gal▲ 50D+2.7 gal · +117%

Operator Station

SpecDavid Brown 50DDavid Brown 880 SelectamaticDifference
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 · 11th percentile (6)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 58th percentile (6,130 lb)B · 36th percentile (3,970 lb)
A · 50DB · 880 SelectamaticMedian Utility Tractor
Full spec pageDavid Brown 50DFull spec pageDavid Brown 880 Selectamatic