Head to head · Utility

David Brown 850 vs Massey Ferguson 230

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 230

Utility

power
38 hp
displacement
153 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
6
Full 230 specs
David BrownDavid Brown 850
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Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 230

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,321–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 850 higher · +2.1 hp (+6%)
85040.1 hp
23038 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

850 is in the 34th percentile; 230 is in the 31st · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 850 higher · +1 ci (<1%)
850154 ci
230153 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

850 is in the 41st percentile; 230 is in the 41st · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ 850 higher · +1 (+33%)
8504
2303
Median Utility Tractor4

850 is in the 50th percentile; 230 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
8506
2306
Median Utility Tractor12

850 is in the 11th percentile; 230 is in the 11th · 4,941 models

850 (A)230 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecDavid Brown 850Massey Ferguson 230Difference
ManufacturerDavid BrownMassey Ferguson—
Model850230—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecDavid Brown 850Massey Ferguson 230Difference
ManufacturerDavid BrownPerkins—
Model2.5L 4-cyl dieselAD3.152—
Power Output40.1hp38hp▲ 850+2.1 hp · +6%
Rated RPM2,000RPM2,000RPMSame
Cylinders43▲ 850+1 · +33%
Displacement154ci153ci▲ 850+1 ci · <1%
Bore3.5in3.6in▲ 230+0.1 in · +3%
Stroke4in5in▲ 230+1 in · +25%

Transmission

SpecDavid Brown 850Massey Ferguson 230Difference
TypeUnsynchronized gearGear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecDavid Brown 850Massey Ferguson 230Difference
Length114in116in▲ 230+2 in · +2%
WidthNot recorded61.8in—
Height51.8in57.9in▲ 230+6.1 in · +12%
Operating Weight4,094lb3,840lb▲ 850+254 lb · +7%

Hydraulics

SpecDavid Brown 850Massey Ferguson 230Difference
System TypeNot recordedOpen Center—
Steering TypeManualManualSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecDavid Brown 850Massey Ferguson 230Difference
TypeTransmission or Live (optional)Live—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame
Speed 21,000rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecDavid Brown 850Massey Ferguson 230Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedThree-point—
Hitch CategoryIISame
Hitch PositionRearRearSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecDavid Brown 850Massey Ferguson 230Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualManualSame
Brake TypeDifferential mechanical expanding shoeMechanical drum—

Electrical

SpecDavid Brown 850Massey Ferguson 230Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecDavid Brown 850Massey Ferguson 230Difference
Coolant3.6gal2.6gal▲ 850+1 gal · +38%

Operator Station

SpecDavid Brown 850Massey Ferguson 230Difference
TypeOpen operator stationOpen operator station or ROPS and canopy (optional)—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 34th percentile (40.1 hp)B · 31st percentile (38 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 41st percentile (154 ci)B · 41st percentile (153 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 · 34th percentile (3,840 lb)
A · 850B · 230Median Utility Tractor
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