Head to head · Utility

David Brown 850 vs David Brown Cropmaster Diesel

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 Cropmaster Diesel

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,321–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 850 higher · +6.1 hp (+18%)
85040.1 hp
Cropmaster Diesel34 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

850 is in the 34th percentile; Cropmaster Diesel is in the 26th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

= Effectively tied
850154 ci
Cropmaster Diesel154 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

850 is in the 41st percentile; Cropmaster Diesel is in the 41st · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
8504
Cropmaster Diesel4
Median Utility Tractor4

850 is in the 50th percentile; Cropmaster Diesel is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
8506
Cropmaster Diesel6
Median Utility Tractor12

850 is in the 11th percentile; Cropmaster Diesel is in the 11th · 4,941 models

850 (A)Cropmaster Diesel (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecDavid Brown 850David Brown Cropmaster DieselDifference
ManufacturerDavid BrownDavid BrownSame
Model850Cropmaster Diesel—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecDavid Brown 850David Brown Cropmaster DieselDifference
ManufacturerDavid BrownDavid BrownSame
Model2.5L 4-cyl dieselNot recorded—
Power Output40.1hp34hp▲ 850+6.1 hp · +18%
Rated RPM2,000RPM1,800RPM▲ 850+200 RPM · +11%
Cylinders44Same
Displacement154ci154ciSame
Bore3.5in3.5inSame
Stroke4in4inSame

Transmission

SpecDavid Brown 850David Brown Cropmaster DieselDifference
TypeUnsynchronized gearGear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecDavid Brown 850David Brown Cropmaster DieselDifference
Length114in111in▲ 850+3 in · +3%
WidthNot recorded60.2in—
Height51.8in55.1in▲ Cropmaster Diesel+3.3 in · +6%
Operating Weight4,094lb2,954lb▲ 850+1,140 lb · +39%

Hydraulics

SpecDavid Brown 850David Brown Cropmaster DieselDifference
Steering TypeManualManualSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecDavid Brown 850David Brown Cropmaster DieselDifference
TypeTransmission or Live (optional)Not recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—
Speed 21,000rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecDavid Brown 850David Brown Cropmaster DieselDifference
Hitch TypeNot recordedCat 1—
Hitch CategoryIISame
Hitch PositionRearRearSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecDavid Brown 850David Brown Cropmaster DieselDifference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualManualSame
Brake TypeDifferential mechanical expanding shoeMechanical drum—

Electrical

SpecDavid Brown 850David Brown Cropmaster DieselDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecDavid Brown 850David Brown Cropmaster DieselDifference
Coolant3.6galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecDavid Brown 850David Brown Cropmaster DieselDifference
TypeOpen operator stationOpen operator stationSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 34th percentile (40.1 hp)B · 26th percentile (34 hp)

Engine Displacement

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

Cylinders

median 4
A · 50th percentile (4)B · 50th percentile (4)

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 · 22nd percentile (2,954 lb)
A · 850B · Cropmaster DieselMedian Utility Tractor
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