Head to head · Utility

David Brown 990 Selectamatic vs David Brown 990 Selectamatic (1971-1980)

David BrownDavid Brown 990 Selectamatic
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David BrownDavid Brown 990 Selectamatic (1971-1980)

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 990 Selectamatic (1971-1980) higher · +3 hp (+5%)
990 Selectamatic55 hp
990 Selectamatic (1971-1980)58 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

990 Selectamatic is in the 50th percentile; 990 Selectamatic (1971-1980) is in the 52nd · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

= Effectively tied
990 Selectamatic195 ci
990 Selectamatic (1971-1980)195 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

990 Selectamatic is in the 52nd percentile; 990 Selectamatic (1971-1980) is in the 52nd · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
990 Selectamatic4
990 Selectamatic (1971-1980)4
Median Utility Tractor4

990 Selectamatic is in the 50th percentile; 990 Selectamatic (1971-1980) is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 990 Selectamatic (1971-1980) higher · +6 (+100%)
990 Selectamatic6
990 Selectamatic (1971-1980)12
Median Utility Tractor12

990 Selectamatic is in the 11th percentile; 990 Selectamatic (1971-1980) is in the 50th · 4,941 models

990 Selectamatic (A)990 Selectamatic (1971-1980) (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecDavid Brown 990 SelectamaticDavid Brown 990 Selectamatic (1971-1980)Difference
ManufacturerDavid BrownDavid BrownSame
Model990 Selectamatic990 Selectamatic (1971-1980)—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecDavid Brown 990 SelectamaticDavid Brown 990 Selectamatic (1971-1980)Difference
ManufacturerDavid BrownDavid BrownSame
Power Output55hp58hp▲ 990 Selectamatic (1971-1980)+3 hp · +5%
Rated RPM2,200RPM2,200RPMSame
Cylinders44Same
Displacement195ci195ciSame
Bore3.9in3.9inSame
Stroke4in4inSame

Transmission

SpecDavid Brown 990 SelectamaticDavid Brown 990 Selectamatic (1971-1980)Difference
TypeGear type with dry disc clutchPartially Synchronized with Dry Disc Clutch—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecDavid Brown 990 SelectamaticDavid Brown 990 Selectamatic (1971-1980)Difference
Length126in129in▲ 990 Selectamatic (1971-1980)+3 in · +2%
Width63.8in66.9in▲ 990 Selectamatic (1971-1980)+3.1 in · +5%
Operating Weight5,104lb5,754lb▲ 990 Selectamatic (1971-1980)+650 lb · +13%

Hydraulics

SpecDavid Brown 990 SelectamaticDavid Brown 990 Selectamatic (1971-1980)Difference
System TypeOpen centerOpen CenterSame
Steering TypeManualHydrostatic Power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecDavid Brown 990 SelectamaticDavid Brown 990 Selectamatic (1971-1980)Difference
TypeTransmissionTransmission or Live (option)—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame
Speed 21,000rpm1,000rpmSame

Hitch & Towing

SpecDavid Brown 990 SelectamaticDavid Brown 990 Selectamatic (1971-1980)Difference
Hitch CategoryII/III/ISame
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity2,000lb2,000lbSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecDavid Brown 990 SelectamaticDavid Brown 990 Selectamatic (1971-1980)Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualHydrostatic Power—
Brake TypeDifferential mechanical expanding shoeHydraulic Drum—

Electrical

SpecDavid Brown 990 SelectamaticDavid Brown 990 Selectamatic (1971-1980)Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecDavid Brown 990 SelectamaticDavid Brown 990 Selectamatic (1971-1980)Difference
Coolant3.7gal3.7galSame

Operator Station

SpecDavid Brown 990 SelectamaticDavid Brown 990 Selectamatic (1971-1980)Difference
TypeOpenWeather Frame Cab—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 50th percentile (55 hp)B · 52nd percentile (58 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 52nd percentile (195 ci)B · 52nd percentile (195 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 50th percentile (4)B · 50th percentile (4)

Forward Gears

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

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 49th percentile (5,104 lb)B · 54th percentile (5,754 lb)
A · 990 SelectamaticB · 990 Selectamatic (1971-1980)Median Utility Tractor
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