Head to head · Utility

David Brown 990 Selectamatic vs John Deere 2150

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John DeereModel B

John Deere 2150

Utility

power
50 hp
displacement
179 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
8
Full 2150 specs
David BrownDavid Brown 990 Selectamatic
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 2150

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 990 Selectamatic higher · +5 hp (+10%)
990 Selectamatic55 hp
215050 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

990 Selectamatic is in the 50th percentile; 2150 is in the 45th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 990 Selectamatic higher · +16 ci (+9%)
990 Selectamatic195 ci
2150179 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

990 Selectamatic is in the 52nd percentile; 2150 is in the 48th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ 990 Selectamatic higher · +1 (+33%)
990 Selectamatic4
21503
Median Utility Tractor4

990 Selectamatic is in the 50th percentile; 2150 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 2150 higher · +2 (+33%)
990 Selectamatic6
21508
Median Utility Tractor12

990 Selectamatic is in the 11th percentile; 2150 is in the 23rd · 4,941 models

990 Selectamatic (A)2150 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecDavid Brown 990 SelectamaticJohn Deere 2150Difference
ManufacturerDavid BrownJohn Deere—
Model990 Selectamatic2150—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecDavid Brown 990 SelectamaticJohn Deere 2150Difference
ManufacturerDavid BrownJohn Deere—
Power Output55hp50hp▲ 990 Selectamatic+5 hp · +10%
Rated RPM2,200RPM2,500RPM▲ 2150+300 RPM · +14%
Cylinders43▲ 990 Selectamatic+1 · +33%
Displacement195ci179ci▲ 990 Selectamatic+16 ci · +9%
Bore3.9in4.2in▲ 2150+0.3 in · +8%
Stroke4in4.3in▲ 2150+0.3 in · +7%

Transmission

SpecDavid Brown 990 SelectamaticJohn Deere 2150Difference
TypeGear type with dry disc clutchPartially synchronized—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecDavid Brown 990 SelectamaticJohn Deere 2150Difference
Length126in120in▲ 990 Selectamatic+6 in · +5%
Width63.8in68.5in▲ 2150+4.7 in · +7%
HeightNot recorded78in—
Operating Weight5,104lb4,970lb▲ 990 Selectamatic+134 lb · +3%

Hydraulics

SpecDavid Brown 990 SelectamaticJohn Deere 2150Difference
System TypeOpen centerClosed center—
Steering TypeManualPower assist—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecDavid Brown 990 SelectamaticJohn Deere 2150Difference
TypeTransmissionIndependent—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame
Speed 21,000rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecDavid Brown 990 SelectamaticJohn Deere 2150Difference
Hitch TypeNot recorded3—
Hitch CategoryII/III/ISame
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity2,000lb2,029lb▲ 2150+29 lb · +1%

Chassis & Drive

SpecDavid Brown 990 SelectamaticJohn Deere 2150Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualPower assist—
Brake TypeDifferential mechanical expanding shoeDifferential hydraulic wet disc—

Electrical

SpecDavid Brown 990 SelectamaticJohn Deere 2150Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecDavid Brown 990 SelectamaticJohn Deere 2150Difference
Coolant3.7gal2.6gal▲ 990 Selectamatic+1.1 gal · +42%

Operator Station

SpecDavid Brown 990 SelectamaticJohn Deere 2150Difference
TypeOpenTwo-post ROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 50th percentile (55 hp)B · 45th percentile (50 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 52nd percentile (195 ci)B · 48th percentile (179 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 11th percentile (6)B · 23rd percentile (8)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 49th percentile (5,104 lb)B · 47th percentile (4,970 lb)
A · 990 SelectamaticB · 2150Median Utility Tractor
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