Head to head · Utility

David Brown 850 vs Massey Ferguson 1540

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
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Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 1540

Utility

power
40.1 hp
displacement
91.4 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
12
Full 1540 specs
David BrownDavid Brown 850
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Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 1540

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,321–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
85040.1 hp
154040.1 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

850 is in the 34th percentile; 1540 is in the 34th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 850 higher · +62.6 ci (+68%)
850154 ci
154091.4 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

850 is in the 41st percentile; 1540 is in the 18th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ 850 higher · +1 (+33%)
8504
15403
Median Utility Tractor4

850 is in the 50th percentile; 1540 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 1540 higher · +6 (+100%)
8506
154012
Median Utility Tractor12

850 is in the 11th percentile; 1540 is in the 50th · 4,941 models

850 (A)1540 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecDavid Brown 850Massey Ferguson 1540Difference
ManufacturerDavid BrownMassey Ferguson—
Model8501540—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecDavid Brown 850Massey Ferguson 1540Difference
ManufacturerDavid BrownIseki—
Model2.5L 4-cyl dieselNot recorded—
Power Output40.1hp40.1hpSame
Rated RPM2,000RPM2,600RPM▲ 1540+600 RPM · +30%
Cylinders43▲ 850+1 · +33%
Displacement154ci91.4ci▲ 850+62.6 ci · +68%
Bore3.5in3.4in▲ 850+0.1 in · +3%
Stroke4in3.3in▲ 850+0.7 in · +21%

Transmission

SpecDavid Brown 850Massey Ferguson 1540Difference
TypeUnsynchronized gearSynchroShuttle—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecDavid Brown 850Massey Ferguson 1540Difference
Length114in121in▲ 1540+7 in · +6%
WidthNot recorded62in—
Height51.8in87.4in▲ 1540+35.6 in · +69%
Operating Weight4,094lb3,058lb▲ 850+1,036 lb · +34%

Hydraulics

SpecDavid Brown 850Massey Ferguson 1540Difference
System TypeNot recordedOpen center—
Steering TypeManualPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecDavid Brown 850Massey Ferguson 1540Difference
TypeTransmission or Live (optional)Not recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—
Speed 21,000rpmNot recorded—

Tires

SpecDavid Brown 850Massey Ferguson 1540Difference
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded24—

Hitch & Towing

SpecDavid Brown 850Massey Ferguson 1540Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedCat I—
Hitch CategoryIISame
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch CapacityNot recorded2,800lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecDavid Brown 850Massey Ferguson 1540Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive Type2WD4WD—
Steering TypeManualPower—
Brake TypeDifferential mechanical expanding shoeNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecDavid Brown 850Massey Ferguson 1540Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecDavid Brown 850Massey Ferguson 1540Difference
Coolant3.6gal1.8gal▲ 850+1.8 gal · +100%

Operator Station

SpecDavid Brown 850Massey Ferguson 1540Difference
TypeOpen operator stationNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

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

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 41st percentile (154 ci)B · 18th percentile (91.4 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

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

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 38th percentile (4,094 lb)B · 24th percentile (3,058 lb)
A · 850B · 1540Median Utility Tractor
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