Head to head · Utility

David Brown 850 vs David Brown 880 Selectamatic

David Brown 850 Tractor
David BrownModel A

David Brown 850

Utility

power
40.1 hp
displacement
154 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
6
Full 850 specs
David BrownDavid Brown 850
vs
David BrownDavid Brown 880 Selectamatic

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,321–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 880 Selectamatic higher · +5.9 hp (+15%)
85040.1 hp
880 Selectamatic46 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

850 is in the 34th percentile; 880 Selectamatic is in the 40th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 880 Selectamatic higher · +10 ci (+6%)
850154 ci
880 Selectamatic164 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

850 is in the 41st percentile; 880 Selectamatic is in the 43rd · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ 850 higher · +1 (+33%)
8504
880 Selectamatic3
Median Utility Tractor4

850 is in the 50th percentile; 880 Selectamatic is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
8506
880 Selectamatic6
Median Utility Tractor12

850 is in the 11th percentile; 880 Selectamatic is in the 11th · 4,941 models

850 (A)880 Selectamatic (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecDavid Brown 850David Brown 880 SelectamaticDifference
ManufacturerDavid BrownDavid BrownSame
Model850880 Selectamatic—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecDavid Brown 850David Brown 880 SelectamaticDifference
ManufacturerDavid BrownDavid BrownSame
Model2.5L 4-cyl dieselAD3/55—
Power Output40.1hp46hp▲ 880 Selectamatic+5.9 hp · +15%
Rated RPM2,000RPM2,200RPM▲ 880 Selectamatic+200 RPM · +10%
Cylinders43▲ 850+1 · +33%
Displacement154ci164ci▲ 880 Selectamatic+10 ci · +6%
Bore3.5in3.9in▲ 880 Selectamatic+0.4 in · +11%
Stroke4in4.5in▲ 880 Selectamatic+0.5 in · +13%

Transmission

SpecDavid Brown 850David Brown 880 SelectamaticDifference
TypeUnsynchronized gearGear type with dry disc clutch—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecDavid Brown 850David Brown 880 SelectamaticDifference
Length114in121in▲ 880 Selectamatic+7 in · +6%
WidthNot recorded63.8in—
Height51.8in85.8in▲ 880 Selectamatic+34 in · +66%
Operating Weight4,094lb3,970lb▲ 850+124 lb · +3%

Hydraulics

SpecDavid Brown 850David Brown 880 SelectamaticDifference
System TypeNot recordedOpen center—
Steering TypeManualManualSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecDavid Brown 850David Brown 880 SelectamaticDifference
TypeTransmission or Live (optional)Rear—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame
Speed 21,000rpm1,000rpmSame

Hitch & Towing

SpecDavid Brown 850David Brown 880 SelectamaticDifference
Hitch TypeNot recordedCategory II/I—
Hitch CategoryINot recorded—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch CapacityNot recorded1,795lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecDavid Brown 850David Brown 880 SelectamaticDifference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualManualSame
Brake TypeDifferential mechanical expanding shoeDifferential mechanical expanding shoeSame

Electrical

SpecDavid Brown 850David Brown 880 SelectamaticDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecDavid Brown 850David Brown 880 SelectamaticDifference
Coolant3.6gal2.3gal▲ 850+1.3 gal · +57%

Operator Station

SpecDavid Brown 850David Brown 880 SelectamaticDifference
TypeOpen operator stationOpen operator stationSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 34th percentile (40.1 hp)B · 40th percentile (46 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 41st percentile (154 ci)B · 43rd percentile (164 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

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

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 38th percentile (4,094 lb)B · 36th percentile (3,970 lb)
A · 850B · 880 SelectamaticMedian Utility Tractor
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