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David Brown 1290 vs David Brown 1390
Verdict: David Brown 1290 vs David Brown 1390
The David Brown 1290 and the David Brown 1390 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. David Brown 1390 leads on rated power with 61 hp against 54 hp. David Brown 1290 is the lighter machine (2,444 kg vs 2,494 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. In short: choose the David Brown 1390 for outright pulling power, or the David Brown 1290 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.
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David Brown
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
David Brown
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
54 hp
61 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
David Brown (a part of J.I. Case)Reference
David Brown (a part of J.I. Case)Reference
With 16.9x30 rear tires.Reference
With 16.9x30 rear tires.Reference
Original price
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$22,100 (1983)Reference
Steering
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hydrostatic powerReference
Engine
Drawbar (tested)
33.4 kWReference
37.5 kWReference
Displacement
3.6 LReference
3.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke
100 x 114 mmReference
100 x 114 mmReference
Air cleaner
dual dry elementReference
dual dry elementReference
Compression
17:1Reference
17:1Reference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2200Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
27.0 LReference
27.0 LReference
Coolant capacity
14.0 LReference
14.0 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
40.1 kWReference
45.2 kWReference
Max power
33.4 kWReference
37.5 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
12 forward and 4 reverseReference
12 forward and 4 reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
hydraulic dry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
39.5 kWReference
44.7 kWReference
PTO (tested)
40.1 kWReference
45.2 kWReference
Hydraulic system
26.9 LReference
26.9 LReference
Type
synchromeshReference
synchromeshReference
Capacity
26.9 LReference
26.9 LReference
Valves
1 or 2Reference
1 or 2Reference
Pump flow
27.4 lpmReference
57.9 lpmReference
Rear Type
2/1Reference
2/1Reference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
540/1000Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
35.6 kWReference
43.5 kWReference
Capacities
Fuel
71.9 LReference
71.9 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
210 cmReference
213 cmReference
Weight
2444 kgReference
2494 kgReference
Front tire
7.50-16Reference
7.50-16Reference
Rear tire
16.9-30Reference
16.9-30Reference
Ag front
7.50-16Reference
7.50-16Reference
Ag rear
16.9-30Reference
16.9-30Reference
Length
342 cmReference
342 cmReference
Height (exhaust)
223 cmReference
223 cmReference
Shipping weight
2444 kgReference
2494 kgReference
Max weight
4762 kgReference
4762 kgReference
2WD Clearance (front axle)
53 cmReference
53 cmReference
4WD Clearance (front axle)
33 cmReference
33 cmReference
David Brown 1290 attachments
1290 Serial Numbers
1980
11050101Reference
11120101Reference
1981
11050444Reference
11122928Reference
1982
11053999Reference
11126132Reference
1983
11055483Reference
11130040Reference
Location:
Serial number stamped into the top of the tractor's frame on the right side, next to the engine.Reference
Serial number stamped into the top of the tractor's frame on the right side, next to the engine.Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
26Reference
26Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Test results
Fuel use
13.2 l/hourReference
14.0 l/hourReference
Max pull
3830 kgReference
3911 kgReference
Speeds
David Brown 1390 attachments
1390 Serial Numbers
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.


