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David Brown 4600 Selectamatic vs David Brown 885

Verdict: David Brown 4600 Selectamatic vs David Brown 885

The David Brown 4600 Selectamatic and the David Brown 885 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. David Brown 885 leads on rated power with 47 hp against 46 hp. David Brown 885 is the lighter machine (1,934 kg vs 1,950 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. David Brown 885 is the newer design (1971 vs 1968). In short: choose the David Brown 885 for outright pulling power, or the David Brown 4600 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 4600 Selectamatic Tractor
David Brown
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
David Brown 885 Tractor
David Brown
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
46 hp
47 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
David BrownReference
David BrownReference
Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference
Three gears, plus reverse, in four ranges. Synchronized up-shifts from 1-to-2 and 2-to-3 and synchronized down-shift from 3-to-2.Reference
Original price
$4,600 (1971)Reference
$7,400 (1976)Reference
Final drives
spur gearReference
Differential lock
rear diff lock standardReference
Steering
power-assist optionalReference
hydrostatic power (optional)Reference
Engine
Drawbar (tested)
28.6 kWReference
27.3 kWReference
Displacement
2.7 LReference
2.4 LReference
Bore/Stroke
100 x 114 mmReference
100 x 102 mmReference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
oil bathReference
Compression
7.5:1Reference
6.75:1Reference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2200Reference
Operating RPM
700-2200Reference
Torque
189.8 NmReference
Torque RPM
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
29.3 kWReference
Max power
28.6 kWReference
23.9 kWReference
Engine (net)
35.3 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)
27.6 kWReference
Power (net)
35.3 kWReference
Firing order
1-2-3Reference
Transmission
Gears
12 forward and 4 reverseReference
12 forward and 4 reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
34.3 kWReference
32.1 kWReference
PTO (tested)
34.3 kWReference
32.2 kWReference
Hydraulic system
22.7 LReference
22.7 LReference
Type
gearReference
partially synchronizedReference
Capacity
22.7 LReference
22.7 LReference
Pressure
137.9 barReference
137.9 barReference
Valves
0 to 2Reference
Pump flow
27.6 lpmReference
Rear Type
II/IReference
I, IIReference
Control
position and draft controlReference
Rear lift (at ends)
1134 kgReference
Rear PTO
liveReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000Reference
540/1000Reference
Engine RPM
1000@2000Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
32.2 kWReference
27.8 kWReference
Total flow
28.0 lpmReference
Rear lift
1564 kgReference
Capacities
Fuel
52.0 LReference
48.1 LReference
Max capacity
2449 kgReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
202 cmReference
195 cmReference
Weight
1950 kgReference
1934 kgReference
Front tire
6.00-16Reference
6.00-16Reference
Rear tire
14.9/13-28Reference
14.9-28Reference
Ag front
7.50-16Reference
6.00-16Reference
Ag rear
14.9/13-28Reference
12.4-32Reference
Length
308 cmReference
294 cmReference
Width
173 cmReference
165 cmReference
Height (hood)
137 cmReference
129 cmReference
Operating weight
1950 kgReference
Ballasted weight
3061 kgReference
Clearance (front axle)
50 cmReference
43 cmReference
Clearance (drawbar)
36 cmReference
30 cmReference
Front tread
132 to 182 cmReference
Rear tread
152 to 203 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
238 cmReference
Operating
1934 kgReference
Max Drawbar
907 kgReference
4600 Serial Numbers
1969
900001Reference
1970
900312Reference
1971
900422Reference
620001Reference
Test results
Fuel use
14.0 l/hourReference
16.3 l/hourReference
Max pull
2458 kgReference
2407 kgReference
885 Serial Number Location
885 Serial Numbers
1972
620336Reference
1973
624731Reference
1974
630611Reference
1975
634830Reference
1976
11000001Reference
1977
11005148Reference
1978
11011088Reference
1979
11015095Reference
1980
11019389Reference
Electrical
Charging system
alternatorReference
Battery volts
12Reference
Battery AH
86Reference

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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