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David Brown 4600 Selectamatic vs David Brown 880 Selectamatic
Verdict: David Brown 4600 Selectamatic vs David Brown 880 Selectamatic
The David Brown 4600 Selectamatic and the David Brown 880 Selectamatic are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 46 hp. David Brown 4600 Selectamatic is the lighter machine (1,950 kg vs 3,765 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. David Brown 4600 Selectamatic is the newer design (1968 vs 1961). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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David Brown
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David Brown
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Best match
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Rated power
46 hp
46 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
David BrownReference
David BrownReference
Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference
Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference
Original price
$4,600 (1971)Reference
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Final drives
spur gearReference
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Differential lock
rear diff lock standardReference
mechanical rearReference
Steering
power-assist optionalReference
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Total built
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33,378Reference
Engine
Drawbar (tested)
28.6 kWReference
26.5 kWReference
Displacement
2.7 LReference
2.7 LReference
Bore/Stroke
100 x 114 mmReference
100 x 114 mmReference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
oil bathReference
Compression
7.5:1Reference
17:1Reference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2200Reference
Operating RPM
700-2200Reference
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Torque
189.8 NmReference
162.7 NmReference
Torque RPM
1400Reference
1400Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
22.7 LReference
23.0 LReference
Coolant capacity
10.4 LReference
8.5 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
34.3 kWReference
31.5 kWReference
Max power
28.6 kWReference
26.5 kWReference
Fuel tank
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51.9 LReference
Engine (gross)
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34.3 kWReference
Plows
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3Reference
Power (gross)
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34.3 kWReference
Idle RPM
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700-2200Reference
Starter
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electricReference
Transmission
Gears
12 forward and 4 reverseReference
12 forward and 4 reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
dry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
34.3 kWReference
30.6 kWReference
PTO (tested)
34.3 kWReference
31.5 kWReference
Hydraulic system
22.7 LReference
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Type
gearReference
gearReference
Capacity
22.7 LReference
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Pressure
137.9 barReference
137.9 barReference
Valves
0 to 2Reference
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Pump flow
27.6 lpmReference
27.3 lpmReference
Rear Type
II/IReference
II/IReference
Control
position and draft controlReference
position and draft controlReference
Rear lift (at ends)
1134 kgReference
816 kgReference
Rear PTO
liveReference
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Rear PTO Type
540/1000Reference
540/1000Reference
Engine RPM
1000@2000Reference
1000@2000Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
32.2 kWReference
30.3 kWReference
Capacities
Fuel
52.0 LReference
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Diameter
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21 cmReference
RPM
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1555Reference
Speed
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963.17 meters/minReference
Max capacity
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2658 kgReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
202 cmReference
202 cmReference
Weight
1950 kgReference
3765 to 3970 poundsReference
Front tire
6.00-16Reference
6.00x16Reference
Rear tire
14.9/13-28Reference
14.9-28Reference
Ag front
7.50-16Reference
6.00x16Reference
Ag rear
14.9/13-28Reference
12.4-32 (UK)Reference
Length
308 cmReference
308 cmReference
Width
173 cmReference
162 cmReference
Height (hood)
137 cmReference
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Operating weight
1950 kgReference
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Ballasted weight
3061 kgReference
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Clearance (front axle)
50 cmReference
50 cmReference
Clearance (drawbar)
36 cmReference
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Front tread
132 to 182 cmReference
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Rear tread
152 to 203 cmReference
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Shipping
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1707 kgReference
Operating
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1800 kgReference
Steering wheel
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149 cmReference
4600 Serial Numbers
1969
900001Reference
551553Reference
1970
900312Reference
557013Reference
1971
900422Reference
560766Reference
Test results
Fuel use
14.0 l/hourReference
9.8 l/hourReference
Max pull
2458 kgReference
2418 kgReference
880 Serial Numbers
1965
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530001Reference
1966
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531022Reference
1967
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539410Reference
1968
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546000Reference
Final
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563379Reference
David Brown 880 Height
Cab
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233 cmReference
Exhaust
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218 cmReference
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.


