Head to head · Utility

David Brown 780 vs Massey Ferguson 35X

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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
Massey Ferguson 35X Tractor
Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 35X

Utility

power
44.5 hp
displacement
153 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
6
Full 35X specs
David BrownDavid Brown 780
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Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 35X

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 780 higher · +1.5 hp (+3%)
78046 hp
35X44.5 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

780 is in the 40th percentile; 35X is in the 38th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 780 higher · +11 ci (+7%)
780164 ci
35X153 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

780 is in the 43rd percentile; 35X is in the 40th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
7803
35X3
Median Utility Tractor4

780 is in the 23rd percentile; 35X is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 780 higher · +6 (+100%)
78012
35X6
Median Utility Tractor12

780 is in the 50th percentile; 35X is in the 11th · 4,941 models

780 (A)35X (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecDavid Brown 780Massey Ferguson 35XDifference
ManufacturerDavid BrownMassey Ferguson—
Model78035X—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecDavid Brown 780Massey Ferguson 35XDifference
ManufacturerDavid BrownPerkins—
ModelNot recordedA3.152—
Power Output46hp44.5hp▲ 780+1.5 hp · +3%
Rated RPM2,200RPM2,250RPM▲ 35X+50 RPM · +2%
Cylinders33Same
Displacement164ci153ci▲ 780+11 ci · +7%
Bore3.9in3.6in▲ 780+0.3 in · +8%
Stroke4.5in5in▲ 35X+0.5 in · +11%

Transmission

SpecDavid Brown 780Massey Ferguson 35XDifference
TypeSliding Gear with Dry Disc ClutchGear / Partial Power Shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecDavid Brown 780Massey Ferguson 35XDifference
Length112in115in▲ 35X+3 in · +3%
Width64in64inSame
Height82.5inNot recorded—
Operating Weight3,470lb3,265lb▲ 780+205 lb · +6%

Hydraulics

SpecDavid Brown 780Massey Ferguson 35XDifference
System TypeNot recordedOpen Center—
Steering TypeManualNot recorded—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecDavid Brown 780Massey Ferguson 35XDifference
TypeLiveNot recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—
Speed 21,000rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecDavid Brown 780Massey Ferguson 35XDifference
Hitch TypeNot recordedCategory I—
Hitch CategoryICategory 3—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—

Chassis & Drive

SpecDavid Brown 780Massey Ferguson 35XDifference
Chassis Type4x2 2WDNot recorded—
Drive Type2WDNot recorded—
Steering TypeManualNot recorded—
Brake TypeMechanical DrumNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecDavid Brown 780Massey Ferguson 35XDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecDavid Brown 780Massey Ferguson 35XDifference
Coolant2.5galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecDavid Brown 780Massey Ferguson 35XDifference
TypeOpen Operator StationOpen—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 40th percentile (46 hp)B · 38th percentile (44.5 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 43rd percentile (164 ci)B · 40th percentile (153 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 50th percentile (12)B · 11th percentile (6)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 29th percentile (3,470 lb)B · 26th percentile (3,265 lb)
A · 780B · 35XMedian Utility Tractor
Full spec pageDavid Brown 780Full spec pageMassey Ferguson 35X