Head to head · Utility

David Brown 770 Selectamatic vs David Brown 885

David Brown 885 Tractor
David BrownModel B

David Brown 885

Utility

power
39.3 hp
displacement
146 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
12
Full 885 specs
David BrownDavid Brown 770 Selectamatic
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 885 higher · +1 hp (+3%)
770 Selectamatic38.3 hp
88539.3 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

770 Selectamatic is in the 32nd percentile; 885 is in the 33rd · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 770 Selectamatic higher · +18 ci (+12%)
770 Selectamatic164 ci
885146 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

770 Selectamatic is in the 43rd percentile; 885 is in the 37th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
770 Selectamatic3
8853
Median Utility Tractor4

770 Selectamatic is in the 23rd percentile; 885 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
770 Selectamatic12
88512
Median Utility Tractor12

770 Selectamatic is in the 50th percentile; 885 is in the 50th · 4,941 models

770 Selectamatic (A)885 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecDavid Brown 770 SelectamaticDavid Brown 885Difference
ManufacturerDavid BrownDavid BrownSame
Model770 Selectamatic885—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecDavid Brown 770 SelectamaticDavid Brown 885Difference
ManufacturerDavid BrownDavid BrownSame
ModelAD3/493 cylinder vertical gasoline—
Power Output38.3hp39.3hp▲ 885+1 hp · +3%
Rated RPM2,000RPM2,200RPM▲ 885+200 RPM · +10%
Cylinders33Same
Displacement164ci146ci▲ 770 Selectamatic+18 ci · +12%
Bore3.9in3.9inSame
Stroke4in4inSame

Transmission

SpecDavid Brown 770 SelectamaticDavid Brown 885Difference
TypeGearSelective gear fixed ratio—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecDavid Brown 770 SelectamaticDavid Brown 885Difference
Length112in116in▲ 885+4 in · +4%
Width63.8in65in▲ 885+1.2 in · +2%
Height80.3in93.7in▲ 885+13.4 in · +17%
Operating Weight3,730lb4,020lb▲ 885+290 lb · +8%

Hydraulics

SpecDavid Brown 770 SelectamaticDavid Brown 885Difference
System TypeOpen CenterOpen centerSame
Steering TypeManualManualSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecDavid Brown 770 SelectamaticDavid Brown 885Difference
TypeLiveRear—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame
Speed 2Not recorded1,000rpm—

Tires

SpecDavid Brown 770 SelectamaticDavid Brown 885Difference
Front Tire Size6.00-16Not recorded—
Rear Tire Size12.4-28Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecDavid Brown 770 SelectamaticDavid Brown 885Difference
Hitch TypeCategory IRear—
Hitch CategoryII, II—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—
Hitch CapacityNot recorded1,808lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecDavid Brown 770 SelectamaticDavid Brown 885Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2—
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualManualSame
Brake TypeInternal expanding shoeInternal expanding shoeSame

Electrical

SpecDavid Brown 770 SelectamaticDavid Brown 885Difference
Starter TypeElectric12-volt electric—

Capacities

SpecDavid Brown 770 SelectamaticDavid Brown 885Difference
Coolant3gal2.3gal▲ 770 Selectamatic+0.7 gal · +30%

Operator Station

SpecDavid Brown 770 SelectamaticDavid Brown 885Difference
TypeOpen Operator StationOpen operator stationSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 32nd percentile (38.3 hp)B · 33rd percentile (39.3 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 43rd percentile (164 ci)B · 37th percentile (146 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 · 37th percentile (4,020 lb)
A · 770 SelectamaticB · 885Median Utility Tractor
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