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David Brown 1290 vs David Brown 50D

Verdict: David Brown 1290 vs David Brown 50D

The David Brown 1290 and the David Brown 50D are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. David Brown 1290 leads on rated power with 54 hp against 50 hp. David Brown 1290 is the lighter machine (2,444 kg vs 2,780 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. David Brown 1290 is the newer design (1980 vs 1953). In short: choose the David Brown 1290 for outright pulling power, or the David Brown 50D 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 1290 Tractor
David Brown
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
David Brown 50D Tractor
David Brown
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
54 hp
50 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
David Brown (a part of J.I. Case)Reference
David BrownReference
With 16.9x30 rear tires.Reference
With 14x30 rear tres,Reference
Steering
manualReference
Engine
Drawbar (tested)
33.4 kWReference
Displacement
3.6 LReference
4.1 LReference
Bore/Stroke
100 x 114 mmReference
92 x 102 mmReference
Air cleaner
dual dry elementReference
Compression
17:1Reference
16:1Reference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
1800Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
Oil capacity
27.0 LReference
22.7 LReference
Coolant capacity
14.0 LReference
18.9 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
40.1 kWReference
Max power
33.4 kWReference
Fuel tank
54.9 LReference
Engine
37.3 kWReference
Power
37.3 kWReference
Idle RPM
700-1800Reference
Transmission
Gears
12 forward and 4 reverseReference
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
10-inch dry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
39.5 kWReference
PTO (tested)
40.1 kWReference
Hydraulic system
26.9 LReference
Type
synchromeshReference
gearReference
Capacity
26.9 LReference
Valves
1 or 2Reference
Pump flow
27.4 lpmReference
Rear Type
2/1Reference
Rear PTO
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
540Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
35.6 kWReference
Capacities
Fuel
71.9 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
210 cmReference
207 cmReference
Weight
2444 kgReference
2780 kgReference
Front tire
7.50-16Reference
7.50-18Reference
Rear tire
16.9-30Reference
14-30Reference
Ag front
7.50-16Reference
7.50-18Reference
Ag rear
16.9-30Reference
14-30Reference
Length
342 cmReference
342 cmReference
Height (exhaust)
223 cmReference
Shipping weight
2444 kgReference
Max weight
4762 kgReference
2WD Clearance (front axle)
53 cmReference
4WD Clearance (front axle)
33 cmReference
Width
187 cmReference
Height (hood)
165 cmReference
Ground clearance
33 cmReference
David Brown 1290 attachments
1290 Serial Numbers
1980
11050101Reference
1981
11050444Reference
1982
11053999Reference
1983
11055483Reference
Location:
Serial number stamped into the top of the tractor's frame on the right side, next to the engine.Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
Charging amps
26Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
Test results
Fuel use
13.2 l/hourReference
Max pull
3830 kgReference
Speeds
50D Serial Numbers
1953
VAD/6 10001Reference
1954
VAD/6 ?????Reference
1955
VAD/6 10400Reference
1956
VAD/6 ?????Reference
1957
VAD/6 ?????Reference
1958
VAD/6 ?????Reference
Final
VAD/6 11260Reference

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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