Head to head · Utility

David Brown 885 vs David Brown 950

David Brown 885 Tractor
David BrownModel A

David Brown 885

Utility

power
39.3 hp
displacement
146 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
12
Full 885 specs
David Brown 950 Tractor
David BrownModel B

David Brown 950

Utility

power
42.5 hp
displacement
165 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
6
Full 950 specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 950 higher · +3.2 hp (+8%)
88539.3 hp
95042.5 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

885 is in the 33rd percentile; 950 is in the 37th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 950 higher · +19 ci (+13%)
885146 ci
950165 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

885 is in the 37th percentile; 950 is in the 44th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ 950 higher · +1 (+33%)
8853
9504
Median Utility Tractor4

885 is in the 23rd percentile; 950 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 885 higher · +6 (+100%)
88512
9506
Median Utility Tractor12

885 is in the 50th percentile; 950 is in the 11th · 4,941 models

885 (A)950 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecDavid Brown 885David Brown 950Difference
ManufacturerDavid BrownDavid BrownSame
Model885950—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecDavid Brown 885David Brown 950Difference
ManufacturerDavid BrownDavid BrownSame
Model3 cylinder vertical gasolineNot recorded—
Power Output39.3hp42.5hp▲ 950+3.2 hp · +8%
Rated RPM2,200RPM2,200RPMSame
Cylinders34▲ 950+1 · +33%
Displacement146ci165ci▲ 950+19 ci · +13%
Bore3.9in3.6in▲ 885+0.3 in · +8%
Stroke4in4inSame

Transmission

SpecDavid Brown 885David Brown 950Difference
TypeSelective gear fixed ratioTwin-Range—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecDavid Brown 885David Brown 950Difference
Length116in118in▲ 950+2 in · +2%
Width65in64in▲ 885+1 in · +2%
Height93.7in78.5in▲ 885+15.2 in · +19%
Operating Weight4,020lb4,230lb▲ 950+210 lb · +5%

Hydraulics

SpecDavid Brown 885David Brown 950Difference
System TypeOpen centerNot recorded—
Steering TypeManualManualSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecDavid Brown 885David Brown 950Difference
TypeRearTransmission—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame
Speed 21,000rpm1,000rpmSame

Hitch & Towing

SpecDavid Brown 885David Brown 950Difference
Hitch TypeRearNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryI, IIII/I—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity1,808lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecDavid Brown 885David Brown 950Difference
Chassis Type4x24x2Same
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualManualSame
Brake TypeInternal expanding shoeMechanical drum—

Electrical

SpecDavid Brown 885David Brown 950Difference
Starter Type12-volt electricElectric—

Capacities

SpecDavid Brown 885David Brown 950Difference
Coolant2.3gal3.6gal▲ 950+1.3 gal · +57%

Operator Station

SpecDavid Brown 885David Brown 950Difference
TypeOpen operator stationOpen operator stationSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 33rd percentile (39.3 hp)B · 37th percentile (42.5 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 37th percentile (146 ci)B · 44th percentile (165 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

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

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 37th percentile (4,020 lb)B · 40th percentile (4,230 lb)
A · 885B · 950Median Utility Tractor
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