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David Brown 2D vs David Brown 850

Verdict: David Brown 2D vs David Brown 850

The David Brown 2D and the David Brown 850 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. David Brown 850 leads on rated power with 34 hp against 14 hp. David Brown 2D is the lighter machine (861 kg vs 3,750 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. David Brown 850 is the newer design (1960 vs 1956). In short: choose the David Brown 850 for outright pulling power, or the David Brown 2D 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 2D Tractor
David Brown
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
David Brown 850 Tractor
David Brown
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
14 hp
34 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
David BrownReference
David BrownReference
With 6.00x22 rear tires.Reference
With 10-28 rear tires.Reference
Steering
manualReference
Final drives
spur gearReference
Engine
Engine
10.5 kWReference
26.1 kWReference
Displacement
1.3 LReference
2.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke
89 x 102 mmReference
89 x 102 mmReference
Power
10.5 kWReference
26.1 kWReference
Fuel system
direct injectionReference
direct injectionReference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
oil bathReference
Rated RPM
1800Reference
2000Reference
Operating RPM
600-1800Reference
Starter
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel tank
40.1 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)
22.4 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
23.1 kWReference
Compression
6.25:1Reference
Idle RPM
700-2000Reference
Oil capacity
9.6 LReference
Coolant capacity
13.6 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
23.9 kWReference
Max power
20.6 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
David BrownReference
Gears
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
dry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
gearReference
unsynchronized gearReference
Rear PTO
live (optional)Reference
liveReference
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
540/1000 (1.375)Reference
Mid PTO Type
560Reference
PTO (claimed)
24.6 kWReference
PTO (tested)
25.0 kWReference
Rear Type
IReference
Engine RPM
1000@2000Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
21.3 kWReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
182 cmReference
191 cmReference
Weight
861 kgReference
3750 to 4179 poundsReference
Front tire
4.00x15Reference
5.00-15Reference
Rear tire
6.00x22Reference
10-28Reference
Ag front
4.00x15Reference
5.00-15Reference
Ag rear
8.00x24Reference
10-28Reference
Length
295 cmReference
288 cmReference
Width
170 cmReference
Height
139 cmReference
Front tread
101 to 172 cmReference
132/142/152/162/172/182 cmReference
Rear tread
101 to 172 cmReference
132/142/152/162/172/182 cmReference
Height (hood)
131 cmReference
Shipping
1701 kgReference
Gas Operating
1857 kgReference
Diesel Operating
1895 kgReference
Ballasted
2664 kgReference
Speeds
Test results
Fuel use
9.8 l/hourReference

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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