Head to head · Utility

David Brown 850 vs TAFE 3840

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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TAFEModel B

TAFE 3840

Utility

power
38 hp
displacement
153 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
8
Full 3840 specs
David BrownDavid Brown 850
vs
TAFETAFE 3840

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,3215,720

Engine Power

▲ 850 higher · +2.1 hp (+6%)
85040.1 hp
384038 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

850 is in the 34th percentile; 3840 is in the 31st · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 850 higher · +1 ci (<1%)
850154 ci
3840153 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

850 is in the 41st percentile; 3840 is in the 39th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ 850 higher · +1 (+33%)
8504
38403
Median Utility Tractor4

850 is in the 50th percentile; 3840 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 3840 higher · +2 (+33%)
8506
38408
Median Utility Tractor12

850 is in the 11th percentile; 3840 is in the 23rd · 4,941 models

850 (A)3840 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecDavid Brown 850TAFE 3840Difference
ManufacturerDavid BrownTAFE
Model8503840
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecDavid Brown 850TAFE 3840Difference
ManufacturerDavid BrownTAFE
Model2.5L 4-cyl dieselS325.3
Power Output40.1hp38hp850+2.1 hp · +6%
Rated RPM2,000RPM2,000RPMSame
Cylinders43850+1 · +33%
Displacement154ci153ci850+1 ci · <1%
Bore3.5in3.6in3840+0.1 in · +3%
Stroke4in5in3840+1 in · +25%

Transmission

SpecDavid Brown 850TAFE 3840Difference
TypeUnsynchronized gearSliding mesh

Dimensions & Weight

SpecDavid Brown 850TAFE 3840Difference
Length114in126in3840+12 in · +11%
WidthNot recorded63.8in
Height51.8in88.6in3840+36.8 in · +71%
Operating Weight4,094lb3,858lb850+236 lb · +6%

Hydraulics

SpecDavid Brown 850TAFE 3840Difference
Steering TypeManualHydrostatic power

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecDavid Brown 850TAFE 3840Difference
TypeTransmission or Live (optional)Not recorded
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded
Speed 21,000rpmNot recorded

Hitch & Towing

SpecDavid Brown 850TAFE 3840Difference
Hitch CategoryINot recorded
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded

Chassis & Drive

SpecDavid Brown 850TAFE 3840Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WDNot recorded
Drive Type2WDNot recorded
Steering TypeManualHydrostatic power
Brake TypeDifferential mechanical expanding shoeNot recorded

Electrical

SpecDavid Brown 850TAFE 3840Difference
Starter TypeElectricNot recorded

Capacities

SpecDavid Brown 850TAFE 3840Difference
Coolant3.6gal2.6gal850+1 gal · +38%

Operator Station

SpecDavid Brown 850TAFE 3840Difference
TypeOpen operator stationNot recorded

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 · 39th percentile (153 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 11th percentile (6)B · 23rd percentile (8)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 38th percentile (4,094 lb)B · 35th percentile (3,858 lb)
A · 850B · 3840Median Utility Tractor
Full spec pageDavid Brown 850Full spec pageTAFE 3840