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David Brown 3800 Selectamatic vs David Brown 880 Implematic

Verdict: David Brown 3800 Selectamatic vs David Brown 880 Implematic

The David Brown 3800 Selectamatic and the David Brown 880 Implematic are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. David Brown 880 Implematic leads on rated power with 40 hp against 39 hp. David Brown 3800 Selectamatic is the lighter machine (1,762 kg vs 1,957 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. David Brown 3800 Selectamatic is the newer design (1968 vs 1961). In short: choose the David Brown 880 Implematic for outright pulling power, or the David Brown 3800 Selectamatic 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 3800 Selectamatic Tractor
David Brown
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
David Brown 880 Implematic Tractor
David Brown
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
39 hp
40 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
David BrownReference
David BrownReference
Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference
Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference
Original price
$4,000 (1971)Reference
$4,600 (1965)Reference
Final drives
spur gearReference
Differential lock
rear diff lock standardReference
Steering
power-assist optionalReference
Engine
Drawbar (tested)
24.0 kWReference
25.8 kWReference
Displacement
2.4 LReference
2.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke
100 x 102 mmReference
97 x 114 mmReference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
oil bathReference
Compression
6.75:1Reference
17:1Reference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2200Reference
Operating RPM
700-2200Reference
Torque
155.9 NmReference
Torque RPM
1400Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
22.7 LReference
6.2 LReference
Coolant capacity
8.5 LReference
11.4 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
29.2 kWReference
30.1 kWReference
Max power
24.0 kWReference
25.8 kWReference
Fuel tank
33.1 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)
26.1 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
12 forward and 4 reverseReference
12 forward and 4 reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
29.1 kWReference
29.8 kWReference
PTO (tested)
29.2 kWReference
30.1 kWReference
Hydraulic system
22.7 LReference
Type
gearReference
Capacity
22.7 LReference
Pressure
137.9 barReference
Pump flow
27.6 lpmReference
Rear Type
IReference
I/IIReference
Control
position and draft controlReference
Rear lift (at ends)
884 kgReference
Rear PTO
liveReference
live (2-stage clutch)Reference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000Reference
540/1000Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
27.8 kWReference
28.8 kWReference
Rear lift
1200 kgReference
Capacities
Fuel
36.0 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
193 cmReference
Weight
1762 kgReference
1957 kgReference
Front tire
6.00-16Reference
6.00-16Reference
Rear tire
13.6/12-28Reference
13.6-28Reference
Ag front
14.9/13-28Reference
6.00-16Reference
Ag rear
13.6/12-28Reference
13.6-28Reference
Length
293 cmReference
292 cmReference
Width
163 cmReference
162 cmReference
Height (hood)
130 cmReference
Operating weight
1762 kgReference
1957 kgReference
Ballasted weight
2646 kgReference
3014 kgReference
Clearance (front axle)
44 cmReference
Clearance (drawbar)
29 cmReference
Front tread
121 to 182 cmReference
Rear tread
152 to 203 cmReference
Height
133 cmReference
Test results
Fuel use
12.9 l/hourReference
9.1 l/hourReference
Max pull
2004 kgReference
2276 kgReference
880 Serial Numbers
1961
351001 (4-cyl)Reference
1962
351038 (4-cyl)Reference
1963
354478 (4-cyl)Reference
1964
521001 (3-cyl)Reference
1965
522384 (3-cyl)Reference
Location:
On frame, right side, ahead of engine and behind radiatorReference
Final
527521 (3-cyl)Reference
Links
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference

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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