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David Brown 1290 vs David Brown 990 Implematic

Verdict: David Brown 1290 vs David Brown 990 Implematic

The David Brown 1290 and the David Brown 990 Implematic 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 52 hp. David Brown 1290 is the lighter machine (2,444 kg vs 4,272 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 1961). In short: choose the David Brown 1290 for outright pulling power, or the David Brown 990 Implematic 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 990 Implematic Tractor
David Brown
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
54 hp
52 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
Twelve-speed transmission introduced in 1963.Reference
Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
Steering
hydrostatic power (optional)Reference
Engine
Drawbar (tested)
33.4 kWReference
32.4 kWReference
Displacement
3.6 LReference
3.0 LReference
Bore/Stroke
100 x 114 mmReference
92 x 114 mmReference
Air cleaner
dual dry elementReference
oil bathReference
Compression
17:1Reference
17:1Reference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2200Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
27.0 LReference
7.4 LReference
Coolant capacity
14.0 LReference
13.6 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
40.1 kWReference
38.5 kWReference
Max power
33.4 kWReference
32.4 kWReference
Fuel tank
52.0 LReference
Engine
38.8 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)
32.1 kWReference
Power
38.8 kWReference
Operating RPM
700-2200Reference
Transmission
Gears
12 forward and 4 reverseReference
12 forward and 4 reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
279mm dry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
39.5 kWReference
35.8 kWReference
PTO (tested)
40.1 kWReference
38.5 kWReference
Hydraulic system
26.9 LReference
Type
synchromeshReference
partially synchronizedReference
Capacity
26.9 LReference
Valves
1 or 2Reference
Pump flow
27.4 lpmReference
Rear Type
2/1Reference
II/IReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
live (optional)Reference
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
540/1000 (1.375)Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
35.6 kWReference
36.2 kWReference
Pressure
137.9 barReference
Total flow
28.0 lpmReference
Engine RPM
1000@2000Reference
Capacities
Fuel
71.9 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
210 cmReference
194 cmReference
Weight
2444 kgReference
4272 to 4312 poundsReference
Front tire
7.50-16Reference
6.00-16Reference
Rear tire
16.9-30Reference
11-32Reference
Ag front
7.50-16Reference
Ag rear
16.9-30Reference
Length
342 cmReference
299 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
Standard tires (ag)
Front: 6.00-16. Rear: 11-32Reference
Width
170 cmReference
Height (hood)
142 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)
50 cmReference
Front tread
132/142/152/162/172/182/193 cmReference
Rear tread
132/142/152/162/172/182/193 cmReference
Operating
1955 kgReference
Ballasted
2667 kgReference
David Brown 1290 attachments
1290 Serial Numbers
1980
11050101Reference
11104577Reference
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
Frame, right sideReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
generatorReference
Charging amps
26Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
6Reference
Batteries
2Reference
Test results
Fuel use
13.2 l/hourReference
11.4 l/hourReference
Max pull
3830 kgReference
2739 kgReference
Speeds
990 Serial Numbers
1961
440001Reference
1962
441323Reference
1963
450376Reference
1964
460376Reference
1965
472273Reference
1966
483768Reference
1967
496283Reference
1968
504690Reference
1969
808150Reference
1970
818301Reference
1971
826009Reference
1972
850600Reference
1973
854403Reference
1974
859367Reference
1975
863900Reference
1976
11070001Reference
1977
11080236Reference
1978
11089141Reference
1979
11096828Reference

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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