Head to head · Utility

David Brown 990 Selectamatic vs Ford 3600

Ford 3600 Tractor
FordModel B

Ford 3600

Utility

power
48 hp
displacement
175 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
6
Full 3600 specs
David BrownDavid Brown 990 Selectamatic
vs
FordFord 3600

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 990 Selectamatic higher · +7 hp (+15%)
990 Selectamatic55 hp
360048 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

990 Selectamatic is in the 50th percentile; 3600 is in the 43rd · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 990 Selectamatic higher · +20 ci (+11%)
990 Selectamatic195 ci
3600175 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

990 Selectamatic is in the 52nd percentile; 3600 is in the 46th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ 990 Selectamatic higher · +1 (+33%)
990 Selectamatic4
36003
Median Utility Tractor4

990 Selectamatic is in the 50th percentile; 3600 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
990 Selectamatic6
36006
Median Utility Tractor12

990 Selectamatic is in the 11th percentile; 3600 is in the 11th · 4,941 models

990 Selectamatic (A)3600 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecDavid Brown 990 SelectamaticFord 3600Difference
ManufacturerDavid BrownFord—
Model990 Selectamatic3600—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecDavid Brown 990 SelectamaticFord 3600Difference
ManufacturerDavid BrownFord—
ModelNot recordedFord—
Power Output55hp48hp▲ 990 Selectamatic+7 hp · +15%
Rated RPM2,200RPM2,000RPM▲ 990 Selectamatic+200 RPM · +10%
Cylinders43▲ 990 Selectamatic+1 · +33%
Displacement195ci175ci▲ 990 Selectamatic+20 ci · +11%
Bore3.9in4.2in▲ 3600+0.3 in · +8%
Stroke4in4.2in▲ 3600+0.2 in · +5%

Transmission

SpecDavid Brown 990 SelectamaticFord 3600Difference
TypeGear type with dry disc clutchGear type / Synchromesh with dry disc clutch—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecDavid Brown 990 SelectamaticFord 3600Difference
Length126in127in▲ 3600+1 in · <1%
Width63.8in64in▲ 3600+0.2 in · <1%
HeightNot recorded54in—
Operating Weight5,104lb4,415lb▲ 990 Selectamatic+689 lb · +16%

Hydraulics

SpecDavid Brown 990 SelectamaticFord 3600Difference
System TypeOpen centerNot recorded—
Steering TypeManualPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecDavid Brown 990 SelectamaticFord 3600Difference
TypeTransmissionTransmission or live (optional)—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame
Speed 21,000rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecDavid Brown 990 SelectamaticFord 3600Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedCategory I—
Hitch CategoryII/INot recorded—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—
Hitch Capacity2,000lb1,940lb▲ 990 Selectamatic+60 lb · +3%

Chassis & Drive

SpecDavid Brown 990 SelectamaticFord 3600Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualPower—
Brake TypeDifferential mechanical expanding shoeDifferential mechanical expanding shoeSame

Electrical

SpecDavid Brown 990 SelectamaticFord 3600Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecDavid Brown 990 SelectamaticFord 3600Difference
Coolant3.7gal2.8gal▲ 990 Selectamatic+0.9 gal · +32%

Operator Station

SpecDavid Brown 990 SelectamaticFord 3600Difference
TypeOpenOpen operator station or two-post ROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 50th percentile (55 hp)B · 43rd percentile (48 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 52nd percentile (195 ci)B · 46th percentile (175 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 50th percentile (4)B · 23rd percentile (3)

Forward Gears

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

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 49th percentile (5,104 lb)B · 42nd percentile (4,415 lb)
A · 990 SelectamaticB · 3600Median Utility Tractor
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