Head to head · Utility

David Brown 885 vs David Brown Cropmaster Diesel

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 BrownDavid Brown 885
vs
David BrownDavid Brown Cropmaster Diesel

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 885 higher · +5.3 hp (+16%)
88539.3 hp
Cropmaster Diesel34 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

885 is in the 33rd percentile; Cropmaster Diesel is in the 26th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ Cropmaster Diesel higher · +8 ci (+5%)
885146 ci
Cropmaster Diesel154 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

885 is in the 37th percentile; Cropmaster Diesel is in the 41st · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ Cropmaster Diesel higher · +1 (+33%)
8853
Cropmaster Diesel4
Median Utility Tractor4

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

Forward Gears

▲ 885 higher · +6 (+100%)
88512
Cropmaster Diesel6
Median Utility Tractor12

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

885 (A)Cropmaster Diesel (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecDavid Brown 885David Brown Cropmaster DieselDifference
ManufacturerDavid BrownDavid BrownSame
Model885Cropmaster Diesel—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecDavid Brown 885David Brown Cropmaster DieselDifference
ManufacturerDavid BrownDavid BrownSame
Model3 cylinder vertical gasolineNot recorded—
Power Output39.3hp34hp▲ 885+5.3 hp · +16%
Rated RPM2,200RPM1,800RPM▲ 885+400 RPM · +22%
Cylinders34▲ Cropmaster Diesel+1 · +33%
Displacement146ci154ci▲ Cropmaster Diesel+8 ci · +5%
Bore3.9in3.5in▲ 885+0.4 in · +11%
Stroke4in4inSame

Transmission

SpecDavid Brown 885David Brown Cropmaster DieselDifference
TypeSelective gear fixed ratioGear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecDavid Brown 885David Brown Cropmaster DieselDifference
Length116in111in▲ 885+5 in · +5%
Width65in60.2in▲ 885+4.8 in · +8%
Height93.7in55.1in▲ 885+38.6 in · +70%
Operating Weight4,020lb2,954lb▲ 885+1,066 lb · +36%

Hydraulics

SpecDavid Brown 885David Brown Cropmaster DieselDifference
System TypeOpen centerNot recorded—
Steering TypeManualManualSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecDavid Brown 885David Brown Cropmaster DieselDifference
TypeRearNot recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—
Speed 21,000rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecDavid Brown 885David Brown Cropmaster DieselDifference
Hitch TypeRearCat 1—
Hitch CategoryI, III—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity1,808lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecDavid Brown 885David Brown Cropmaster DieselDifference
Chassis Type4x24x2 2WD—
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualManualSame
Brake TypeInternal expanding shoeMechanical drum—

Electrical

SpecDavid Brown 885David Brown Cropmaster DieselDifference
Starter Type12-volt electricElectric—

Capacities

SpecDavid Brown 885David Brown Cropmaster DieselDifference
Coolant2.3galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecDavid Brown 885David Brown Cropmaster DieselDifference
TypeOpen operator stationOpen operator stationSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 33rd percentile (39.3 hp)B · 26th percentile (34 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 37th percentile (146 ci)B · 41st percentile (154 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 · 22nd percentile (2,954 lb)
A · 885B · Cropmaster DieselMedian Utility Tractor
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