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 Massey Ferguson 231
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Massey FergusonModel B
Massey Ferguson 231
Utility
- power
- 38 hp
- displacement
- 152 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 8
David BrownDavid Brown 850
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 231
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
▲ 850 higher · +2.1 hp (+6%)85040.1 hp
23138 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
850 is in the 34th percentile; 231 is in the 31st · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 850 higher · +2 ci (+1%)850154 ci
231152 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
850 is in the 41st percentile; 231 is in the 39th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
▲ 850 higher · +1 (+33%)8504
2313
Median Utility Tractor4
850 is in the 50th percentile; 231 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ 231 higher · +2 (+33%)8506
2318
Median Utility Tractor12
850 is in the 11th percentile; 231 is in the 23rd · 4,941 models
850 (A)231 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | David Brown 850 | Massey Ferguson 231 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | David Brown | Massey Ferguson | — |
| Model | 850 | 231 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | David Brown 850 | Massey Ferguson 231 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | David Brown | Perkins | — |
| Model | 2.5L 4-cyl diesel | AD3.152 | — |
| Power Output | 40.1hp | 38hp | ▲ 850+2.1 hp · +6% |
| Rated RPM | 2,000RPM | 2,000RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 4 | 3 | ▲ 850+1 · +33% |
| Displacement | 154ci | 152ci | ▲ 850+2 ci · +1% |
| Bore | 3.5in | 3.6in | ▲ 231+0.1 in · +3% |
| Stroke | 4in | 5in | ▲ 231+1 in · +25% |
Transmission
| Spec | David Brown 850 | Massey Ferguson 231 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Unsynchronized gear | Sliding gear | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | David Brown 850 | Massey Ferguson 231 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 114in | 128in | ▲ 231+14 in · +12% |
| Width | Not recorded | 76in | — |
| Height | 51.8in | 87.4in | ▲ 231+35.6 in · +69% |
| Operating Weight | 4,094lb | 4,068lb | ▲ 850+26 lb · <1% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | David Brown 850 | Massey Ferguson 231 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Not recorded | Open center | — |
| Steering Type | Manual | Power assist | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | David Brown 850 | Massey Ferguson 231 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Transmission or Live (optional) | Live | — |
| Speed 1 | 540rpm | 540rpm | Same |
| Speed 2 | 1,000rpm | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | David Brown 850 | Massey Ferguson 231 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Not recorded | Three-Point Hitch | — |
| Hitch Category | I | II/I | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | David Brown 850 | Massey Ferguson 231 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Manual | Power assist | — |
| Brake Type | Differential mechanical expanding shoe | Drum | — |
Electrical
| Spec | David Brown 850 | Massey Ferguson 231 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | David Brown 850 | Massey Ferguson 231 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 3.6gal | 2.7gal | ▲ 850+0.9 gal · +33% |
Operator Station
| Spec | David Brown 850 | Massey Ferguson 231 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open operator station | Two-post ROPS | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 34th percentile (40.1 hp)B · 31st percentile (38 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 41st percentile (154 ci)B · 39th percentile (152 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 50th percentile (4)B · 23rd percentile (3)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 11th percentile (6)B · 23rd percentile (8)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 38th percentile (4,094 lb)B · 38th percentile (4,068 lb)
A · 850B · 231Median Utility Tractor