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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 885
David BrownModel B
David Brown 885
Utility
- power
- 39.3 hp
- displacement
- 146 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 12
David BrownDavid Brown 780
vs
David BrownDavid Brown 885
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
▲ 780 higher · +6.7 hp (+17%)78046 hp
88539.3 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
780 is in the 40th percentile; 885 is in the 33rd · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 780 higher · +18 ci (+12%)780164 ci
885146 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
780 is in the 43rd percentile; 885 is in the 37th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied7803
8853
Median Utility Tractor4
780 is in the 23rd percentile; 885 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
= Effectively tied78012
88512
Median Utility Tractor12
780 is in the 50th percentile; 885 is in the 50th · 4,941 models
780 (A)885 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | David Brown 780 | David Brown 885 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | David Brown | David Brown | Same |
| Model | 780 | 885 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | David Brown 780 | David Brown 885 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | David Brown | David Brown | Same |
| Model | Not recorded | 3 cylinder vertical gasoline | — |
| Power Output | 46hp | 39.3hp | ▲ 780+6.7 hp · +17% |
| Rated RPM | 2,200RPM | 2,200RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 | Same |
| Displacement | 164ci | 146ci | ▲ 780+18 ci · +12% |
| Bore | 3.9in | 3.9in | Same |
| Stroke | 4.5in | 4in | ▲ 780+0.5 in · +13% |
Transmission
| Spec | David Brown 780 | David Brown 885 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Sliding Gear with Dry Disc Clutch | Selective gear fixed ratio | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | David Brown 780 | David Brown 885 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 112in | 116in | ▲ 885+4 in · +4% |
| Width | 64in | 65in | ▲ 885+1 in · +2% |
| Height | 82.5in | 93.7in | ▲ 885+11.2 in · +14% |
| Operating Weight | 3,470lb | 4,020lb | ▲ 885+550 lb · +16% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | David Brown 780 | David Brown 885 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Not recorded | Open center | — |
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | David Brown 780 | David Brown 885 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Live | Rear | — |
| Speed 1 | 540rpm | 540rpm | Same |
| Speed 2 | 1,000rpm | 1,000rpm | Same |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | David Brown 780 | David Brown 885 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Not recorded | Rear | — |
| Hitch Category | I | I, II | — |
| Hitch Position | Not recorded | Rear | — |
| Hitch Capacity | Not recorded | 1,808lb | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | David Brown 780 | David Brown 885 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 | — |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
| Brake Type | Mechanical Drum | Internal expanding shoe | — |
Electrical
| Spec | David Brown 780 | David Brown 885 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | 12-volt electric | — |
Capacities
| Spec | David Brown 780 | David Brown 885 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 2.5gal | 2.3gal | ▲ 780+0.2 gal · +9% |
Operator Station
| Spec | David Brown 780 | David Brown 885 | 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 · 33rd percentile (39.3 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 43rd percentile (164 ci)B · 37th percentile (146 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 23rd percentile (3)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 50th percentile (12)B · 50th percentile (12)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 29th percentile (3,470 lb)B · 37th percentile (4,020 lb)
A · 780B · 885Median Utility Tractor