Head to head · Utility

David Brown 780 vs Ford 960

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David BrownModel A

David Brown 780

Utility

power
46 hp
displacement
164 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
12
Full 780 specs
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FordModel B

Ford 960

Utility

power
46.3 hp
displacement
172 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
5
Full 960 specs
David BrownDavid Brown 780
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FordFord 960

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,321–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 960 higher · +0.3 hp (<1%)
78046 hp
96046.3 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

780 is in the 40th percentile; 960 is in the 41st · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 960 higher · +8 ci (+5%)
780164 ci
960172 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

780 is in the 43rd percentile; 960 is in the 46th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ 960 higher · +1 (+33%)
7803
9604
Median Utility Tractor4

780 is in the 23rd percentile; 960 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 780 higher · +7 (+140%)
78012
9605
Median Utility Tractor12

780 is in the 50th percentile; 960 is in the 6th · 4,941 models

780 (A)960 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecDavid Brown 780Ford 960Difference
ManufacturerDavid BrownFord—
Model780960—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecDavid Brown 780Ford 960Difference
ManufacturerDavid BrownFord—
Power Output46hp46.3hp▲ 960+0.3 hp · <1%
Rated RPM2,200RPM2,200RPMSame
Cylinders34▲ 960+1 · +33%
Displacement164ci172ci▲ 960+8 ci · +5%
Bore3.9in3.9inSame
Stroke4.5in3.6in▲ 780+0.9 in · +25%

Transmission

SpecDavid Brown 780Ford 960Difference
TypeSliding Gear with Dry Disc ClutchUnsynchronized Gear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecDavid Brown 780Ford 960Difference
Length112in133in▲ 960+21 in · +19%
Width64inNot recorded—
Height82.5in65.8in▲ 780+16.7 in · +25%
Operating Weight3,470lb3,626lb▲ 960+156 lb · +4%

Hydraulics

SpecDavid Brown 780Ford 960Difference
Steering TypeManualManualSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecDavid Brown 780Ford 960Difference
TypeLiveNot recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—
Speed 21,000rpmNot recorded—

Tires

SpecDavid Brown 780Ford 960Difference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded6.00-16—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded28-Dec—

Tread Width

SpecDavid Brown 780Ford 960Difference
Front Tread WidthNot recorded8.3in—
Rear TreadNot recorded56in—
Rear Tread AdjustmentNot recorded56-76 in—

Hitch & Towing

SpecDavid Brown 780Ford 960Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryIISame
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—

Chassis & Drive

SpecDavid Brown 780Ford 960Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WDNot recorded—
Drive Type2WDNot recorded—
Steering TypeManualManualSame
Brake TypeMechanical DrumNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecDavid Brown 780Ford 960Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecDavid Brown 780Ford 960Difference
Coolant2.5gal3.8gal▲ 960+1.3 gal · +52%

Operator Station

SpecDavid Brown 780Ford 960Difference
TypeOpen Operator StationNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 40th percentile (46 hp)B · 41st percentile (46.3 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 43rd percentile (164 ci)B · 46th percentile (172 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 50th percentile (4)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 50th percentile (12)B · 6th percentile (5)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 29th percentile (3,470 lb)B · 31st percentile (3,626 lb)
A · 780B · 960Median Utility Tractor
Full spec pageDavid Brown 780Full spec pageFord 960