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David Brown 885 vs Massey Ferguson 1840E

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
Massey Ferguson 1840E Tractor
Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 1840E

Utility

power
39.4 hp
displacement
111 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
8
Full 1840E specs
David BrownDavid Brown 885
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Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 1840E

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 1840E higher · +0.1 hp (<1%)
88539.3 hp
1840E39.4 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

885 is in the 33rd percentile; 1840E is in the 33rd · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 885 higher · +35 ci (+32%)
885146 ci
1840E111 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

885 is in the 37th percentile; 1840E is in the 26th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
8853
1840E3
Median Utility Tractor4

885 is in the 23rd percentile; 1840E is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 885 higher · +4 (+50%)
88512
1840E8
Median Utility Tractor12

885 is in the 50th percentile; 1840E is in the 23rd · 4,941 models

885 (A)1840E (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecDavid Brown 885Massey Ferguson 1840EDifference
ManufacturerDavid BrownMassey Ferguson—
Model8851840E—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecDavid Brown 885Massey Ferguson 1840EDifference
ManufacturerDavid BrownIseki—
Model3 cylinder vertical gasolineNot recorded—
Power Output39.3hp39.4hp▲ 1840E+0.1 hp · <1%
Rated RPM2,200RPM2,600RPM▲ 1840E+400 RPM · +18%
Cylinders33Same
Displacement146ci111ci▲ 885+35 ci · +32%
Bore3.9in3.4in▲ 885+0.5 in · +15%
Stroke4in4inSame

Transmission

SpecDavid Brown 885Massey Ferguson 1840EDifference
TypeSelective gear fixed ratioMechanical shuttle—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecDavid Brown 885Massey Ferguson 1840EDifference
Length116in117in▲ 1840E+1 in · <1%
Width65in52.4in▲ 885+12.6 in · +24%
Height93.7in97.6in▲ 1840E+3.9 in · +4%
Operating Weight4,020lb2,877lb▲ 885+1,143 lb · +40%

Hydraulics

SpecDavid Brown 885Massey Ferguson 1840EDifference
System TypeOpen centerOpen CenterSame
Steering TypeManualPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecDavid Brown 885Massey Ferguson 1840EDifference
TypeRearNot recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—
Speed 21,000rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecDavid Brown 885Massey Ferguson 1840EDifference
Hitch TypeRearCategory I—
Hitch CategoryI, IINot recorded—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—
Hitch Capacity1,808lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecDavid Brown 885Massey Ferguson 1840EDifference
Chassis Type4x24x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive Type2WDMFWD 4WD—
Steering TypeManualPower—
Brake TypeInternal expanding shoeNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecDavid Brown 885Massey Ferguson 1840EDifference
Starter Type12-volt electricElectric—

Capacities

SpecDavid Brown 885Massey Ferguson 1840EDifference
Coolant2.3galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecDavid Brown 885Massey Ferguson 1840EDifference
TypeOpen operator stationNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 33rd percentile (39.3 hp)B · 33rd percentile (39.4 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 37th percentile (146 ci)B · 26th percentile (111 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 50th percentile (12)B · 23rd percentile (8)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 37th percentile (4,020 lb)B · 21st percentile (2,877 lb)
A · 885B · 1840EMedian Utility Tractor
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