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David BrownModel A
David Brown 780
Utility
- power
- 46 hp
- displacement
- 164 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 12
Head to head · Utility
David Brown 780 vs David Brown 850
David BrownModel B
David Brown 850
Utility
- power
- 40.1 hp
- displacement
- 154 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 6
David BrownDavid Brown 780
vs
David BrownDavid Brown 850
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
▲ 780 higher · +5.9 hp (+15%)78046 hp
85040.1 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
780 is in the 40th percentile; 850 is in the 34th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 780 higher · +10 ci (+6%)780164 ci
850154 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
780 is in the 43rd percentile; 850 is in the 41st · 5,580 models
Cylinders
▲ 850 higher · +1 (+33%)7803
8504
Median Utility Tractor4
780 is in the 23rd percentile; 850 is in the 50th · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ 780 higher · +6 (+100%)78012
8506
Median Utility Tractor12
780 is in the 50th percentile; 850 is in the 11th · 4,941 models
780 (A)850 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | David Brown 780 | David Brown 850 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | David Brown | David Brown | Same |
| Model | 780 | 850 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | David Brown 780 | David Brown 850 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | David Brown | David Brown | Same |
| Model | Not recorded | 2.5L 4-cyl diesel | — |
| Power Output | 46hp | 40.1hp | ▲ 780+5.9 hp · +15% |
| Rated RPM | 2,200RPM | 2,000RPM | ▲ 780+200 RPM · +10% |
| Cylinders | 3 | 4 | ▲ 850+1 · +33% |
| Displacement | 164ci | 154ci | ▲ 780+10 ci · +6% |
| Bore | 3.9in | 3.5in | ▲ 780+0.4 in · +11% |
| Stroke | 4.5in | 4in | ▲ 780+0.5 in · +13% |
Transmission
| Spec | David Brown 780 | David Brown 850 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Sliding Gear with Dry Disc Clutch | Unsynchronized gear | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | David Brown 780 | David Brown 850 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 112in | 114in | ▲ 850+2 in · +2% |
| Width | 64in | Not recorded | — |
| Height | 82.5in | 51.8in | ▲ 780+30.7 in · +59% |
| Operating Weight | 3,470lb | 4,094lb | ▲ 850+624 lb · +18% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | David Brown 780 | David Brown 850 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | David Brown 780 | David Brown 850 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Live | Transmission or Live (optional) | — |
| Speed 1 | 540rpm | 540rpm | Same |
| Speed 2 | 1,000rpm | 1,000rpm | Same |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | David Brown 780 | David Brown 850 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Category | I | I | Same |
| Hitch Position | Not recorded | Rear | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | David Brown 780 | David Brown 850 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
| Brake Type | Mechanical Drum | Differential mechanical expanding shoe | — |
Electrical
| Spec | David Brown 780 | David Brown 850 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | David Brown 780 | David Brown 850 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 2.5gal | 3.6gal | ▲ 850+1.1 gal · +44% |
Operator Station
| Spec | David Brown 780 | David Brown 850 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open Operator Station | Open operator station | Same |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 40th percentile (46 hp)B · 34th percentile (40.1 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 43rd percentile (164 ci)B · 41st percentile (154 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 50th percentile (4)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 50th percentile (12)B · 11th percentile (6)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 29th percentile (3,470 lb)B · 38th percentile (4,094 lb)
A · 780B · 850Median Utility Tractor