Head to head · Utility

David Brown 885 vs Massey Ferguson 1840M

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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Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 1840M

Utility

power
39.4 hp
displacement
111 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
12
Full 1840M specs
David BrownDavid Brown 885
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Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 1840M

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 1840M higher · +0.1 hp (<1%)
88539.3 hp
1840M39.4 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

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

Engine Displacement

▲ 885 higher · +35 ci (+32%)
885146 ci
1840M111 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

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

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
8853
1840M3
Median Utility Tractor4

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

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
88512
1840M12
Median Utility Tractor12

885 is in the 50th percentile; 1840M is in the 50th · 4,941 models

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

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecDavid Brown 885Massey Ferguson 1840MDifference
ManufacturerDavid BrownMassey Ferguson—
Model8851840M—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecDavid Brown 885Massey Ferguson 1840MDifference
ManufacturerDavid BrownIseki—
Model3 cylinder vertical gasolineE3FH—
Power Output39.3hp39.4hp▲ 1840M+0.1 hp · <1%
Rated RPM2,200RPM2,600RPM▲ 1840M+400 RPM · +18%
Cylinders33Same
Displacement146ci111ci▲ 885+35 ci · +32%
Bore3.9in3.4in▲ 885+0.5 in · +15%
Stroke4in4inSame

Transmission

SpecDavid Brown 885Massey Ferguson 1840MDifference
TypeSelective gear fixed ratioPower Shuttle—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecDavid Brown 885Massey Ferguson 1840MDifference
Length116in122in▲ 1840M+6 in · +5%
Width65in67.5in▲ 1840M+2.5 in · +4%
Height93.7in99.2in▲ 1840M+5.5 in · +6%
Operating Weight4,020lb3,472lb▲ 885+548 lb · +16%

Hydraulics

SpecDavid Brown 885Massey Ferguson 1840MDifference
System TypeOpen centerOpen centerSame
Steering TypeManualPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

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

Tires

SpecDavid Brown 885Massey Ferguson 1840MDifference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded16-Aug—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded13.6-24—

Hitch & Towing

SpecDavid Brown 885Massey Ferguson 1840MDifference
Hitch TypeRearThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryI, III—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity1,808lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecDavid Brown 885Massey Ferguson 1840MDifference
Chassis Type4x24x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive Type2WD4WD—
Steering TypeManualPower—
Brake TypeInternal expanding shoeNot recorded—

Electrical

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

Emissions

SpecDavid Brown 885Massey Ferguson 1840MDifference
StandardNot recordedTier IV—

Capacities

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

Operator Station

SpecDavid Brown 885Massey Ferguson 1840MDifference
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 · 50th percentile (12)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 37th percentile (4,020 lb)B · 29th percentile (3,472 lb)
A · 885B · 1840MMedian Utility Tractor
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