Head to head · Utility

David Brown 990 Selectamatic vs David Brown 996

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David BrownModel B

David Brown 996

Utility

power
64 hp
displacement
219 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
12
Full 996 specs
David BrownDavid Brown 990 Selectamatic
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 996 higher · +9 hp (+16%)
990 Selectamatic55 hp
99664 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

990 Selectamatic is in the 50th percentile; 996 is in the 57th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 996 higher · +24 ci (+12%)
990 Selectamatic195 ci
996219 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

990 Selectamatic is in the 52nd percentile; 996 is in the 60th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
990 Selectamatic4
9964
Median Utility Tractor4

990 Selectamatic is in the 50th percentile; 996 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 996 higher · +6 (+100%)
990 Selectamatic6
99612
Median Utility Tractor12

990 Selectamatic is in the 11th percentile; 996 is in the 50th · 4,941 models

990 Selectamatic (A)996 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecDavid Brown 990 SelectamaticDavid Brown 996Difference
ManufacturerDavid BrownDavid BrownSame
Model990 Selectamatic996—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecDavid Brown 990 SelectamaticDavid Brown 996Difference
ManufacturerDavid BrownDavid BrownSame
Power Output55hp64hp▲ 996+9 hp · +16%
Rated RPM2,200RPM2,200RPMSame
Cylinders44Same
Displacement195ci219ci▲ 996+24 ci · +12%
Bore3.9in3.9inSame
Stroke4in4.5in▲ 996+0.5 in · +13%

Transmission

SpecDavid Brown 990 SelectamaticDavid Brown 996Difference
TypeGear type with dry disc clutchSynchromesh—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecDavid Brown 990 SelectamaticDavid Brown 996Difference
Length126in130in▲ 996+4 in · +3%
Width63.8in67in▲ 996+3.2 in · +5%
HeightNot recorded98.8in—
Operating Weight5,104lb5,754lb▲ 996+650 lb · +13%

Hydraulics

SpecDavid Brown 990 SelectamaticDavid Brown 996Difference
System TypeOpen centerGear pump—
Steering TypeManualHydrostatic power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecDavid Brown 990 SelectamaticDavid Brown 996Difference
TypeTransmissionIndependent—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame
Speed 21,000rpm1,000rpmSame

Hitch & Towing

SpecDavid Brown 990 SelectamaticDavid Brown 996Difference
Hitch CategoryII/III/ISame
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity2,000lb2,010lb▲ 996+10 lb · <1%

Chassis & Drive

SpecDavid Brown 990 SelectamaticDavid Brown 996Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualHydrostatic power—
Brake TypeDifferential mechanical expanding shoeHydraulic drum—

Electrical

SpecDavid Brown 990 SelectamaticDavid Brown 996Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecDavid Brown 990 SelectamaticDavid Brown 996Difference
Coolant3.7gal3.5gal▲ 990 Selectamatic+0.2 gal · +6%

Operator Station

SpecDavid Brown 990 SelectamaticDavid Brown 996Difference
TypeOpenOpen operator station or Quiet Cab (optional)—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 50th percentile (55 hp)B · 57th percentile (64 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 52nd percentile (195 ci)B · 60th percentile (219 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 · 996Median Utility Tractor
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