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David Brown 1210 vs David Brown 1412

Verdict: David Brown 1210 vs David Brown 1412

The David Brown 1210 and the David Brown 1412 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. David Brown 1412 leads on rated power with 91 hp against 66 hp. David Brown 1412 is the lighter machine (3,474 kg vs 5,860 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. David Brown 1210 holds more fuel (81.4 L vs 79.9 L) for longer stints between fills. David Brown 1412 is the newer design (1974 vs 1971). In short: choose the David Brown 1412 for outright pulling power, or the David Brown 1210 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 1210 Tractor
David Brown
62
Fit score
Clear
David Brown 1412 Tractor
David Brown
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
66 hp
91 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
David BrownReference
David BrownReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Four gears (1-4) with three ranges. Power shift between gears.Reference
Variants
1210
synchromeshReference
1212
power shiftReference
1410
synchroReference
1412
Hydra-ShiftReference
Engine
Fuel tank
81.4 LReference
79.9 LReference
Drawbar (tested)
41.6 kWReference
48.1 kWReference
Displacement
3.6 LReference
3.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke
100 x 114 mmReference
100 x 114 mmReference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
dryReference
Compression
17:1Reference
16:1Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Coolant capacity
14.2 LReference
14.2 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
49.2 kWReference
60.1 kWReference
Max power
41.6 kWReference
48.1 kWReference
Engine (net)
67.9 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)
48.5 kWReference
Power (net)
67.9 kWReference
Rated RPM
2300Reference
Idle RPM
700-2300Reference
Oil capacity
42.0 LReference
Transmission
Gears
12 forward and 4 reverseReference
12 forward and 4 reverseReference
Transmission
Hydra-ShiftReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
45.5 kWReference
60.4 kWReference
PTO (tested)
49.2 kWReference
60.1 kWReference
Type
open centerReference
partial power shiftReference
Pressure
172.4 barReference
137.9 barReference
Pump flow
26.1 lpmReference
24.6 lpmReference
Rear Type
IIReference
IIReference
Rear lift
1995 kgReference
2041 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000Reference
540/1000Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
44.3 kWReference
56.8 kWReference
Engine RPM
1000@2000Reference
Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase
226 cmReference
4WD Wheelbase
223 cmReference
Weight
5860 to 6910 poundsReference
3474 kgReference
Front tire
7.50-16Reference
7.50-16Reference
2WD Rear tire
8.4/15-30Reference
2WD Standard tires (ag)
Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 8.4/15-30Reference
4WD Standard tires (ag)
Front: 10-24. Rear: 18.4/15-30Reference
4WD Optional tires (ag)
Front: 11-24. Rear: 13.6/12-38Reference
Length
363 cmReference
368 cmReference
Width
198 cmReference
195 cmReference
Height (exhaust)
228 cmReference
2WD Clearance (front axle)
53 cmReference
4WD Clearance (front axle)
46 cmReference
2WD Clearance (drawbar)
43 cmReference
4WD Clearance (drawbar)
49 cmReference
2WD Front tread
132 to 182 cmReference
4WD Front tread
167 cmReference
2WD Operating
2658 kgReference
4WD Operating
3134 kgReference
Ballasted
4735 kgReference
Wheelbase
228 cmReference
Rear tire
16.9/14-34Reference
Ag front
6.00-19Reference
Ag rear
13.6/12-36Reference
Clearance (front axle)
50 cmReference
Clearance (rear axle)
41 cmReference
Front tread
142 to 203 cmReference
Rear tread
142 to 203 cmReference
Operating
3474 kgReference
Max Drawbar
1134 kgReference
1210 Serial Numbers
1971
720001Reference
1972
720053Reference
1973
722305Reference
1974
724659Reference
1975
728080Reference
1976
11150001Reference
1977
11154968Reference
1978
11159654Reference
1979
11163305Reference
1980
11166342Reference
Location:
Data plate on clutch housingReference
Electrical
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
26Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
100Reference
Test results
Fuel use
13.6 l/hourReference
18.2 l/hourReference
Max pull
3672 kgReference
3544 kgReference
Capacities
Max capacity
4989 kgReference
David Brown 1412 Height
Hood
165 cmReference
ROPS
261 cmReference
Exhaust
228 cmReference

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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