Head to head · Utility

David Brown 996 vs Massey Ferguson 451

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David BrownModel A

David Brown 996

Utility

power
64 hp
displacement
219 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
12
Full 996 specs
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Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 451

Utility

power
52 hp
displacement
201 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
8
Full 451 specs
David BrownDavid Brown 996
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Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 451

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 996 higher · +12 hp (+23%)
99664 hp
45152 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

996 is in the 57th percentile; 451 is in the 47th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 996 higher · +18 ci (+9%)
996219 ci
451201 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

996 is in the 60th percentile; 451 is in the 54th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ 996 higher · +1 (+33%)
9964
4513
Median Utility Tractor4

996 is in the 50th percentile; 451 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 996 higher · +4 (+50%)
99612
4518
Median Utility Tractor12

996 is in the 50th percentile; 451 is in the 23rd · 4,941 models

996 (A)451 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecDavid Brown 996Massey Ferguson 451Difference
ManufacturerDavid BrownMassey Ferguson—
Model996451—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecDavid Brown 996Massey Ferguson 451Difference
ManufacturerDavid BrownPerkins—
ModelNot recorded1103C-33—
Power Output64hp52hp▲ 996+12 hp · +23%
Rated RPM2,200RPM2,200RPMSame
Cylinders43▲ 996+1 · +33%
Displacement219ci201ci▲ 996+18 ci · +9%
Bore3.9in4.1in▲ 451+0.2 in · +5%
Stroke4.5in5in▲ 451+0.5 in · +11%

Transmission

SpecDavid Brown 996Massey Ferguson 451Difference
TypeSynchromeshGear type with dry disc clutch—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecDavid Brown 996Massey Ferguson 451Difference
Length130in135in▲ 451+5 in · +4%
Width67in71.7in▲ 451+4.7 in · +7%
Height98.8in96.5in▲ 996+2.3 in · +2%
Operating Weight5,754lb4,740lb▲ 996+1,014 lb · +21%

Hydraulics

SpecDavid Brown 996Massey Ferguson 451Difference
System TypeGear pumpOpen center—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecDavid Brown 996Massey Ferguson 451Difference
TypeIndependentRear: Live or independent—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame
Speed 21,000rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecDavid Brown 996Massey Ferguson 451Difference
Hitch CategoryII/III/ISame
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—
Hitch Capacity2,010lb2,425lb▲ 451+415 lb · +21%

Chassis & Drive

SpecDavid Brown 996Massey Ferguson 451Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WDNot recorded—
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerPower—
Brake TypeHydraulic drumIndependent wet disc—

Electrical

SpecDavid Brown 996Massey Ferguson 451Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecDavid Brown 996Massey Ferguson 451Difference
Coolant3.5galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecDavid Brown 996Massey Ferguson 451Difference
TypeOpen operator station or Quiet Cab (optional)Flat-deck platform with two-post folding ROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 57th percentile (64 hp)B · 47th percentile (52 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 60th percentile (219 ci)B · 54th percentile (201 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 50th percentile (12)B · 23rd percentile (8)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 54th percentile (5,754 lb)B · 45th percentile (4,740 lb)
A · 996B · 451Median Utility Tractor
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