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David Brown 1200 Selectamatic vs David Brown 1390

Verdict: David Brown 1200 Selectamatic vs David Brown 1390

The David Brown 1200 Selectamatic and the David Brown 1390 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. David Brown 1200 Selectamatic leads on rated power with 72 hp against 61 hp. David Brown 1390 is the lighter machine (2,494 kg vs 6,230 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. David Brown 1390 is the newer design (1980 vs 1967). In short: choose the David Brown 1200 Selectamatic for outright pulling power, or the David Brown 1390 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs
David Brown 1200 Selectamatic Tractor
David Brown
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
David Brown 1390 Tractor
David Brown
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
72 hp
61 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
David BrownReference
David Brown (a part of J.I. Case)Reference
Gear 1L used for pull test.Reference
With 16.9x30 rear tires.Reference
Drive
4x4 MFWD 4WDReference
Original price
$22,100 (1983)Reference
Steering
hydrostatic powerReference
Engine
Fuel tank
82.1 LReference
Engine (gross)
53.7 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
40.8 kWReference
37.5 kWReference
Displacement
3.6 LReference
3.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke
100 x 114 mmReference
100 x 114 mmReference
Power (gross)
53.7 kWReference
Rated RPM
2300Reference
2200Reference
Operating RPM
700-2300Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
41.0 LReference
27.0 LReference
Coolant capacity
13.6 LReference
14.0 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
48.6 kWReference
45.2 kWReference
Max power
40.8 kWReference
37.5 kWReference
Air cleaner
dual dry elementReference
Compression
17:1Reference
Transmission
Gears
12 forward and 4 reverseReference
12 forward and 4 reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
hydraulic dry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
48.2 kWReference
44.7 kWReference
PTO (tested)
48.6 kWReference
45.2 kWReference
Type
gearReference
synchromeshReference
Pump flow
26.0 lpmReference
57.9 lpmReference
Rear Type
IIReference
2/1Reference
Rear lift
1564 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000Reference
540/1000Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
45.2 kWReference
43.5 kWReference
Hydraulic system
26.9 LReference
Capacity
26.9 LReference
Valves
1 or 2Reference
Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase
226 cmReference
4WD Wheelbase
220 cmReference
Weight
6230 to 6690 poundsReference
2494 kgReference
Front tire
7.50-16Reference
7.50-16Reference
Rear tire
13.6-38 (2WD)Reference
16.9-30Reference
Standard tires (ag)
Front: 10-24. Rear: 13.6-36 (4WD)Reference
Length
363 cmReference
342 cmReference
2WD Width
177 cmReference
4WD Width
187 cmReference
2WD Weight
2825 kgReference
4WD Weight
3034 kgReference
2WD Clearance (front axle)
54 cmReference
53 cmReference
4WD Clearance (front axle)
36 cmReference
33 cmReference
2WD Clearance (drawbar)
41 cmReference
4WD Clearance (drawbar)
40 cmReference
2WD Front tread
132 to 182 cmReference
Rear tread
142 to 203 cmReference
2WD Steering wheel
172 cmReference
4WD Steering wheel
180 cmReference
Wheelbase
213 cmReference
Ag front
7.50-16Reference
Ag rear
16.9-30Reference
Height (exhaust)
223 cmReference
Shipping weight
2494 kgReference
Max weight
4762 kgReference
1200 Serial Numbers
1967
700001Reference
1968
704433Reference
1969
707958Reference
1970
712203Reference
1971
716091Reference
Location:
Clutch housingReference
Serial number stamped into the top of the tractor's frame on the right side, next to the engine.Reference
David Brown 1200 Height
Cab
254 cmReference
2WD Exhaust
228 cmReference
4WD Exhaust
236 cmReference
Test results
Fuel use
14.0 l/hourReference
14.0 l/hourReference
Max pull
3803 kgReference
3911 kgReference
Capacities
Fuel
71.9 LReference
David Brown 1390 attachments
1390 Serial Numbers
1980
11120101Reference
1981
11122928Reference
1982
11126132Reference
1983
11130040Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
Charging amps
26Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
Speeds

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.

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