Head to head · Utility

David Brown 770 Selectamatic vs David Brown 780

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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 770 Selectamatic
vs
David BrownDavid Brown 780

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 780 higher · +7.7 hp (+20%)
770 Selectamatic38.3 hp
78046 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

770 Selectamatic is in the 32nd percentile; 780 is in the 40th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

= Effectively tied
770 Selectamatic164 ci
780164 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

770 Selectamatic is in the 43rd percentile; 780 is in the 43rd · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
770 Selectamatic3
7803
Median Utility Tractor4

770 Selectamatic is in the 23rd percentile; 780 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
770 Selectamatic12
78012
Median Utility Tractor12

770 Selectamatic is in the 50th percentile; 780 is in the 50th · 4,941 models

770 Selectamatic (A)780 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecDavid Brown 770 SelectamaticDavid Brown 780Difference
ManufacturerDavid BrownDavid BrownSame
Model770 Selectamatic780—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecDavid Brown 770 SelectamaticDavid Brown 780Difference
ManufacturerDavid BrownDavid BrownSame
ModelAD3/49Not recorded—
Power Output38.3hp46hp▲ 780+7.7 hp · +20%
Rated RPM2,000RPM2,200RPM▲ 780+200 RPM · +10%
Cylinders33Same
Displacement164ci164ciSame
Bore3.9in3.9inSame
Stroke4in4.5in▲ 780+0.5 in · +13%

Transmission

SpecDavid Brown 770 SelectamaticDavid Brown 780Difference
TypeGearSliding Gear with Dry Disc Clutch—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecDavid Brown 770 SelectamaticDavid Brown 780Difference
Length112in112inSame
Width63.8in64in▲ 780+0.2 in · <1%
Height80.3in82.5in▲ 780+2.2 in · +3%
Operating Weight3,730lb3,470lb▲ 770 Selectamatic+260 lb · +7%

Hydraulics

SpecDavid Brown 770 SelectamaticDavid Brown 780Difference
System TypeOpen CenterNot recorded—
Steering TypeManualManualSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecDavid Brown 770 SelectamaticDavid Brown 780Difference
TypeLiveLiveSame
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame
Speed 2Not recorded1,000rpm—

Tires

SpecDavid Brown 770 SelectamaticDavid Brown 780Difference
Front Tire Size6.00-16Not recorded—
Rear Tire Size12.4-28Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecDavid Brown 770 SelectamaticDavid Brown 780Difference
Hitch TypeCategory INot recorded—
Hitch CategoryIISame

Chassis & Drive

SpecDavid Brown 770 SelectamaticDavid Brown 780Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualManualSame
Brake TypeInternal expanding shoeMechanical Drum—

Electrical

SpecDavid Brown 770 SelectamaticDavid Brown 780Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecDavid Brown 770 SelectamaticDavid Brown 780Difference
Coolant3gal2.5gal▲ 770 Selectamatic+0.5 gal · +20%

Operator Station

SpecDavid Brown 770 SelectamaticDavid Brown 780Difference
TypeOpen Operator StationOpen Operator StationSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 32nd percentile (38.3 hp)B · 40th percentile (46 hp)

Engine Displacement

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

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

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

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 32nd percentile (3,730 lb)B · 29th percentile (3,470 lb)
A · 770 SelectamaticB · 780Median Utility Tractor
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