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David Brown 1200 Selectamatic vs David Brown 1690

Verdict: David Brown 1200 Selectamatic vs David Brown 1690

The David Brown 1200 Selectamatic and the David Brown 1690 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. David Brown 1690 leads on rated power with 90 hp against 72 hp. David Brown 1690 is the lighter machine (3,971 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 1690 holds more fuel (98.4 L vs 82.1 L) for longer stints between fills. David Brown 1690 is the newer design (1980 vs 1967). In short: choose the David Brown 1690 for outright pulling power, or the David Brown 1200 Selectamatic 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
Clear
David Brown 1690 Tractor
David Brown
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
72 hp
90 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
Three gears, plus reverse, with a four-range power shift.Reference
Drive
4x4 MFWD 4WDReference
Engine
Fuel tank
82.1 LReference
98.4 LReference
Engine (gross)
53.7 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
40.8 kWReference
54.1 kWReference
Displacement
3.6 LReference
5.4 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
Coolant capacity
13.6 LReference
15.1 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
48.6 kWReference
67.4 kWReference
Max power
40.8 kWReference
54.1 kWReference
Air cleaner
dual paper elementsReference
Compression
16:1Reference
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
67.1 kWReference
PTO (tested)
48.6 kWReference
67.4 kWReference
Type
gearReference
partial power shiftReference
Pump flow
26.0 lpmReference
75.7 lpmReference
Rear Type
IIReference
IIReference
Rear lift
1564 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000Reference
540/1000Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
45.2 kWReference
65.4 kWReference
Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase
226 cmReference
4WD Wheelbase
220 cmReference
Weight
6230 to 6690 poundsReference
3971 kgReference
Front tire
7.50-16Reference
10.00-16Reference
Rear tire
13.6-38 (2WD)Reference
18.4-34Reference
Standard tires (ag)
Front: 10-24. Rear: 13.6-36 (4WD)Reference
Length
363 cmReference
2WD Width
177 cmReference
4WD Width
187 cmReference
2WD Weight
2825 kgReference
4WD Weight
3034 kgReference
2WD Clearance (front axle)
54 cmReference
4WD Clearance (front axle)
36 cmReference
2WD Clearance (drawbar)
41 cmReference
4WD Clearance (drawbar)
40 cmReference
2WD Front tread
132 to 182 cmReference
Rear tread
142 to 203 cmReference
154 to 215 cmReference
2WD Steering wheel
172 cmReference
4WD Steering wheel
180 cmReference
Wheelbase
255 cmReference
Ag front
10.00-16Reference
Ag rear
18.4-34Reference
4WD ROPS Operating weight
3971 kgReference
Ballasted weight
5656 kgReference
4WD Front tread
149 to 180 cmReference
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
20.8 l/hourReference
Max pull
3803 kgReference
4779 kgReference
David Brown 1690 attachments
1690 Serial Numbers
1980
11120101Reference
1981
11211841Reference
1982
11213684Reference
1983
11214373Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference

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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