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David Brown 990 Selectamatic vs Massey Ferguson 431

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Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 431

Utility

power
52 hp
displacement
201 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
8
Full 431 specs
David BrownDavid Brown 990 Selectamatic
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 431

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 990 Selectamatic higher · +3 hp (+6%)
990 Selectamatic55 hp
43152 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

990 Selectamatic is in the 50th percentile; 431 is in the 47th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 431 higher · +6 ci (+3%)
990 Selectamatic195 ci
431201 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

990 Selectamatic is in the 52nd percentile; 431 is in the 55th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ 990 Selectamatic higher · +1 (+33%)
990 Selectamatic4
4313
Median Utility Tractor4

990 Selectamatic is in the 50th percentile; 431 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 431 higher · +2 (+33%)
990 Selectamatic6
4318
Median Utility Tractor12

990 Selectamatic is in the 11th percentile; 431 is in the 23rd · 4,941 models

990 Selectamatic (A)431 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecDavid Brown 990 SelectamaticMassey Ferguson 431Difference
ManufacturerDavid BrownMassey Ferguson—
Model990 Selectamatic431—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecDavid Brown 990 SelectamaticMassey Ferguson 431Difference
ManufacturerDavid BrownPerkins—
ModelNot recorded1103C-33—
Power Output55hp52hp▲ 990 Selectamatic+3 hp · +6%
Rated RPM2,200RPMNot recorded—
Cylinders43▲ 990 Selectamatic+1 · +33%
Displacement195ci201ci▲ 431+6 ci · +3%
Bore3.9in4.1in▲ 431+0.2 in · +5%
Stroke4in5in▲ 431+1 in · +25%

Transmission

SpecDavid Brown 990 SelectamaticMassey Ferguson 431Difference
TypeGear type with dry disc clutchGear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecDavid Brown 990 SelectamaticMassey Ferguson 431Difference
Length126in128in▲ 431+2 in · +2%
Width63.8in65.5in▲ 431+1.7 in · +3%
HeightNot recorded92.5in—
Operating Weight5,104lb4,321lb▲ 990 Selectamatic+783 lb · +18%

Hydraulics

SpecDavid Brown 990 SelectamaticMassey Ferguson 431Difference
System TypeOpen centerOpen centerSame
Steering TypeManualPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecDavid Brown 990 SelectamaticMassey Ferguson 431Difference
TypeTransmissionLive PTO—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame
Speed 21,000rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecDavid Brown 990 SelectamaticMassey Ferguson 431Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryII/III/ISame
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity2,000lb2,040lb▲ 431+40 lb · +2%

Chassis & Drive

SpecDavid Brown 990 SelectamaticMassey Ferguson 431Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualPower—
Brake TypeDifferential mechanical expanding shoeDry drum—

Electrical

SpecDavid Brown 990 SelectamaticMassey Ferguson 431Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecDavid Brown 990 SelectamaticMassey Ferguson 431Difference
Coolant3.7galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecDavid Brown 990 SelectamaticMassey Ferguson 431Difference
TypeOpenFlat-deck platform with two-post folding ROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 50th percentile (55 hp)B · 47th percentile (52 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 52nd percentile (195 ci)B · 55th percentile (201 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 · 41st percentile (4,321 lb)
A · 990 SelectamaticB · 431Median Utility Tractor
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