David BrownModel A
David Brown 850
Utility
- power
- 40.1 hp
- displacement
- 154 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 6
Head to head · Utility
David Brown 850 vs David Brown 900
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David BrownModel B
David Brown 900
Row Crop
- power
- 37.5 hp
- displacement
- 165 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 6
David BrownDavid Brown 850
vs
David BrownDavid Brown 900
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
▲ 850 higher · +2.6 hp (+7%)85040.1 hp
90037.5 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
850 is in the 34th percentile; 900 is in the 31st · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 900 higher · +11 ci (+7%)850154 ci
900165 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
850 is in the 41st percentile; 900 is in the 44th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied8504
9004
Median Utility Tractor4
850 is in the 50th percentile; 900 is in the 50th · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
= Effectively tied8506
9006
Median Utility Tractor12
850 is in the 11th percentile; 900 is in the 11th · 4,941 models
850 (A)900 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | David Brown 850 | David Brown 900 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | David Brown | David Brown | Same |
| Model | 850 | 900 | — |
| Category | Utility | Row Crop | — |
Engine
| Spec | David Brown 850 | David Brown 900 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | David Brown | David Brown | Same |
| Model | 2.5L 4-cyl diesel | AD4/30H | — |
| Power Output | 40.1hp | 37.5hp | ▲ 850+2.6 hp · +7% |
| Rated RPM | 2,000RPM | 2,200RPM | ▲ 900+200 RPM · +10% |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | Same |
| Displacement | 154ci | 165ci | ▲ 900+11 ci · +7% |
| Bore | 3.5in | 3.6in | ▲ 900+0.1 in · +3% |
| Stroke | 4in | 4in | Same |
Transmission
| Spec | David Brown 850 | David Brown 900 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Unsynchronized gear | Gear type | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | David Brown 850 | David Brown 900 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 114in | 113in | ▲ 850+1 in · <1% |
| Width | Not recorded | 65in | — |
| Height | 51.8in | 77.8in | ▲ 900+26 in · +50% |
| Operating Weight | 4,094lb | 4,000lb | ▲ 850+94 lb · +2% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | David Brown 850 | David Brown 900 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | David Brown 850 | David Brown 900 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Transmission or Live (optional) | Transmission or live (optional) | Same |
| Speed 1 | 540rpm | 540rpm | Same |
| Speed 2 | 1,000rpm | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | David Brown 850 | David Brown 900 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Category | I | I | Same |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Capacity | Not recorded | 1,800lb | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | David Brown 850 | David Brown 900 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
| Brake Type | Differential mechanical expanding shoe | Mechanical drum | — |
Electrical
| Spec | David Brown 850 | David Brown 900 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | David Brown 850 | David Brown 900 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 3.6gal | 3.5gal | ▲ 850+0.1 gal · +3% |
Operator Station
| Spec | David Brown 850 | David Brown 900 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open operator station | Open operator station | Same |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 34th percentile (40.1 hp)B · 31st percentile (37.5 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 41st percentile (154 ci)B · 44th percentile (165 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 50th percentile (4)B · 50th percentile (4)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 11th percentile (6)B · 11th percentile (6)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 38th percentile (4,094 lb)B · 36th percentile (4,000 lb)
A · 850B · 900Median Utility Tractor