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David Brown 1390 vs David Brown 1490
Verdict: David Brown 1390 vs David Brown 1490
The David Brown 1390 and the David Brown 1490 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. David Brown 1490 leads on rated power with 71 hp against 61 hp. David Brown 1390 is the lighter machine (2,494 kg vs 6,490 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 1490 for outright pulling power, or the David Brown 1390 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
61 hp
71 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
David Brown (a part of J.I. Case)Reference
David BrownReference
With 16.9x30 rear tires.Reference
Three gears, plus reverse, with a four-range power shift.Reference
Original price
$22,100 (1983)Reference
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Steering
hydrostatic powerReference
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Engine
Drawbar (tested)
37.5 kWReference
45.0 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
16:1Reference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2200Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
27.0 LReference
7.4 LReference
Coolant capacity
14.0 LReference
14.2 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
45.2 kWReference
52.6 kWReference
Max power
37.5 kWReference
44.8 kWReference
Fuel tank
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136.3 LReference
Engine
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61.9 kWReference
Power
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61.9 kWReference
Firing order
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1-2-4-3Reference
Transmission
Gears
12 forward and 4 reverseReference
12 forward and 4 reverseReference
Clutch
hydraulic dry discReference
hydraulic dry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
44.7 kWReference
52.2 kWReference
PTO (tested)
45.2 kWReference
52.6 kWReference
Hydraulic system
26.9 LReference
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Type
synchromeshReference
partial power shiftReference
Capacity
26.9 LReference
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Valves
1 or 2Reference
1Reference
Pump flow
57.9 lpmReference
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Rear Type
2/1Reference
IIReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000Reference
540/1000Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
43.5 kWReference
51.3 kWReference
Pressure
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137.9 barReference
Total flow
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31.8 lpmReference
Rear lift
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1995 kgReference
Capacities
Fuel
71.9 LReference
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Max capacity
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5216 kgReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
213 cmReference
224 cmReference
Weight
2494 kgReference
6490 to 7580 poundsReference
Front tire
7.50-16Reference
11L-15Reference
Rear tire
16.9-30Reference
18.4-34Reference
Ag front
7.50-16Reference
11L-15Reference
Ag rear
16.9-30Reference
18.4-34Reference
Length
342 cmReference
363 cmReference
Height (exhaust)
223 cmReference
238 cmReference
Shipping weight
2494 kgReference
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Max weight
4762 kgReference
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2WD Clearance (front axle)
53 cmReference
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4WD Clearance (front axle)
33 cmReference
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Width
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194 cmReference
Height (cab)
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266 cmReference
2WD Ground clearance
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53 cmReference
4WD Ground clearance
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33 cmReference
Rear tread
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157 to 223 cmReference
2WD ROPS Shipping
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2943 kgReference
2WD Cab Shipping
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3438 kgReference
David Brown 1390 attachments
1390 Serial Numbers
1980
11120101Reference
11180101Reference
1981
11122928Reference
11182782Reference
1982
11126132Reference
11185693Reference
1983
11130040Reference
11188540Reference
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
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Charging amps
26Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Test results
Fuel use
14.0 l/hourReference
17.4 l/hourReference
Max pull
3911 kgReference
3812 kgReference
Speeds
David Brown 1490 attachments
1490 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.


