David BrownModel A
David Brown 885
Utility
- power
- 39.3 hp
- displacement
- 146 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 12
Head to head · Utility
David Brown 885 vs David Brown 900
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David BrownModel B
David Brown 900
Row Crop
- power
- 37.5 hp
- displacement
- 165 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 6
David BrownDavid Brown 885
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David BrownDavid Brown 900
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
▲ 885 higher · +1.8 hp (+5%)88539.3 hp
90037.5 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
885 is in the 33rd percentile; 900 is in the 31st · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 900 higher · +19 ci (+13%)885146 ci
900165 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
885 is in the 37th percentile; 900 is in the 44th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
▲ 900 higher · +1 (+33%)8853
9004
Median Utility Tractor4
885 is in the 23rd percentile; 900 is in the 50th · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ 885 higher · +6 (+100%)88512
9006
Median Utility Tractor12
885 is in the 50th percentile; 900 is in the 11th · 4,941 models
885 (A)900 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | David Brown 885 | David Brown 900 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | David Brown | David Brown | Same |
| Model | 885 | 900 | — |
| Category | Utility | Row Crop | — |
Engine
| Spec | David Brown 885 | David Brown 900 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | David Brown | David Brown | Same |
| Model | 3 cylinder vertical gasoline | AD4/30H | — |
| Power Output | 39.3hp | 37.5hp | ▲ 885+1.8 hp · +5% |
| Rated RPM | 2,200RPM | 2,200RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 3 | 4 | ▲ 900+1 · +33% |
| Displacement | 146ci | 165ci | ▲ 900+19 ci · +13% |
| Bore | 3.9in | 3.6in | ▲ 885+0.3 in · +8% |
| Stroke | 4in | 4in | Same |
Transmission
| Spec | David Brown 885 | David Brown 900 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Selective gear fixed ratio | Gear type | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | David Brown 885 | David Brown 900 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 116in | 113in | ▲ 885+3 in · +3% |
| Width | 65in | 65in | Same |
| Height | 93.7in | 77.8in | ▲ 885+15.9 in · +20% |
| Operating Weight | 4,020lb | 4,000lb | ▲ 885+20 lb · <1% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | David Brown 885 | David Brown 900 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open center | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | David Brown 885 | David Brown 900 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Rear | Transmission or live (optional) | — |
| Speed 1 | 540rpm | 540rpm | Same |
| Speed 2 | 1,000rpm | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | David Brown 885 | David Brown 900 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Rear | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Category | I, II | I | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Capacity | 1,808lb | 1,800lb | ▲ 885+8 lb · <1% |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | David Brown 885 | David Brown 900 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 | 4x2 2WD | — |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
| Brake Type | Internal expanding shoe | Mechanical drum | — |
Electrical
| Spec | David Brown 885 | David Brown 900 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | 12-volt electric | Electric | — |
Capacities
| Spec | David Brown 885 | David Brown 900 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 2.3gal | 3.5gal | ▲ 900+1.2 gal · +52% |
Operator Station
| Spec | David Brown 885 | David Brown 900 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open operator station | Open operator station | Same |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 33rd percentile (39.3 hp)B · 31st percentile (37.5 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 37th percentile (146 ci)B · 44th percentile (165 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 50th percentile (4)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 50th percentile (12)B · 11th percentile (6)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 37th percentile (4,020 lb)B · 36th percentile (4,000 lb)
A · 885B · 900Median Utility Tractor