Head to head · Utility

David Brown 885 vs Ford 2600

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
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FordModel B

Ford 2600

Utility

power
34.2 hp
displacement
158 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
6
Full 2600 specs
David BrownDavid Brown 885
vs
FordFord 2600

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 885 higher · +5.1 hp (+15%)
88539.3 hp
260034.2 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

885 is in the 33rd percentile; 2600 is in the 27th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 2600 higher · +12 ci (+8%)
885146 ci
2600158 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

885 is in the 37th percentile; 2600 is in the 42nd · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
8853
26003
Median Utility Tractor4

885 is in the 23rd percentile; 2600 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 885 higher · +6 (+100%)
88512
26006
Median Utility Tractor12

885 is in the 50th percentile; 2600 is in the 11th · 4,941 models

885 (A)2600 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecDavid Brown 885Ford 2600Difference
ManufacturerDavid BrownFord—
Model8852600—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecDavid Brown 885Ford 2600Difference
ManufacturerDavid BrownFord—
Model3 cylinder vertical gasolineFord 2.6L 3-cyl diesel—
Power Output39.3hp34.2hp▲ 885+5.1 hp · +15%
Rated RPM2,200RPM2,002RPM▲ 885+198 RPM · +10%
Cylinders33Same
Displacement146ci158ci▲ 2600+12 ci · +8%
Bore3.9in4.2in▲ 2600+0.3 in · +8%
Stroke4in3.8in▲ 885+0.2 in · +5%

Transmission

SpecDavid Brown 885Ford 2600Difference
TypeSelective gear fixed ratioSelective gear fixed ratioSame

Dimensions & Weight

SpecDavid Brown 885Ford 2600Difference
Length116in127in▲ 2600+11 in · +9%
Width65in52in▲ 885+13 in · +25%
Height93.7in25.2in▲ 885+68.5 in · +272%
WheelbaseNot recorded75.8in—
Operating Weight4,020lb4,290lb▲ 2600+270 lb · +7%

Hydraulics

SpecDavid Brown 885Ford 2600Difference
System TypeOpen centerNot recorded—
Steering TypeManualManualSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecDavid Brown 885Ford 2600Difference
TypeRearOptional Transmission or Live PTO—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame
Speed 21,000rpmNot recorded—

Tires

SpecDavid Brown 885Ford 2600Difference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded5.50-16—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded14.9-24—

Hitch & Towing

SpecDavid Brown 885Ford 2600Difference
Hitch TypeRearThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryI, IICategory 1—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity1,808lb1,975lb▲ 2600+167 lb · +9%

Chassis & Drive

SpecDavid Brown 885Ford 2600Difference
Chassis Type4x24x2 2WD—
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualManualSame
Brake TypeInternal expanding shoeDifferential mechanical expanding shoe—

Electrical

SpecDavid Brown 885Ford 2600Difference
Starter Type12-volt electricElectric—

Capacities

SpecDavid Brown 885Ford 2600Difference
Coolant2.3gal2.8gal▲ 2600+0.5 gal · +22%

Operator Station

SpecDavid Brown 885Ford 2600Difference
TypeOpen operator stationOpen operator stationSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 33rd percentile (39.3 hp)B · 27th percentile (34.2 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 37th percentile (146 ci)B · 42nd percentile (158 ci)

Cylinders

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

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 · 41st percentile (4,290 lb)
A · 885B · 2600Median Utility Tractor
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