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David Brown 4600 Selectamatic vs David Brown 900

Verdict: David Brown 4600 Selectamatic vs David Brown 900

The David Brown 4600 Selectamatic and the David Brown 900 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 3,900 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 1956). 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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Fit & specs
David Brown 4600 Selectamatic Tractor
David Brown
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
David Brown 900 Tractor
David Brown
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
46 hp
46 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
David BrownReference
David BrownReference
Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference
Three gears (1-3) plus reverse (R) in two ranges (low/high).Reference
Original price
$4,600 (1971)Reference
Final drives
spur gearReference
Differential lock
rear diff lock standardReference
Steering
power-assist optionalReference
manualReference
Engine
Drawbar (tested)
28.6 kWReference
Displacement
2.7 LReference
2.7 LReference
Bore/Stroke
100 x 114 mmReference
92 x 102 mmReference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
Compression
7.5:1Reference
7:1Reference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2200Reference
Operating RPM
700-2200Reference
Torque
189.8 NmReference
149.2 NmReference
Torque RPM
1400Reference
1000Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
22.7 LReference
15.1 LReference
Coolant capacity
10.4 LReference
13.2 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
34.3 kWReference
Max power
28.6 kWReference
Fuel tank
37.9 LReference
Aux. fuel
5.7 LReference
Engine
33.9 kWReference
Belt (claimed)
29.8 kWReference
Power
33.9 kWReference
Firing order
1-2-4-3Reference
Starter type
electricReference
Intake valve clearance
0.381 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
0.559 mmReference
Fuel system
Solex 30FV carburetorReference
Starter
electricReference
Transmission
Gears
12 forward and 4 reverseReference
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
254mm dry discReference
Transmission
David BrownReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
34.3 kWReference
PTO (tested)
34.3 kWReference
Hydraulic system
22.7 LReference
Type
gearReference
Capacity
22.7 LReference
Pressure
137.9 barReference
Valves
0 to 2Reference
Pump flow
27.6 lpmReference
Rear Type
II/IReference
IReference
Control
position and draft controlReference
Rear lift (at ends)
1134 kgReference
816 kgReference
Rear PTO
liveReference
live (optional)Reference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000Reference
540Reference
Engine RPM
1000@2000Reference
545@1600Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
32.2 kWReference
Capacities
Fuel
52.0 LReference
Diameter
21 cmReference
RPM
1405Reference
Speed
952.50 meters/minReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
202 cmReference
182 cmReference
Weight
1950 kgReference
3900 to 4000 poundsReference
Front tire
6.00-16Reference
11.00x28Reference
Rear tire
14.9/13-28Reference
Ag front
7.50-16Reference
6.00x16Reference
Ag rear
14.9/13-28Reference
5.50x16Reference
Length
308 cmReference
287 cmReference
Width
173 cmReference
165 cmReference
Height (hood)
137 cmReference
138 cmReference
Operating weight
1950 kgReference
Ballasted weight
3061 kgReference
Clearance (front axle)
50 cmReference
40 cmReference
Clearance (drawbar)
36 cmReference
Front tread
132 to 182 cmReference
132/142/152/162/172/182/218 cmReference
Rear tread
152 to 203 cmReference
132/142/152/162/172/182/218 cmReference
Standard tires (ag)
Front: 13x28. Rear:Reference
Height
197 cmReference
Diesel Weight
1814 kgReference
Kerosene Weight
1769 kgReference
4600 Serial Numbers
1969
900001Reference
1970
900312Reference
1971
900422Reference
Test results
Fuel use
14.0 l/hourReference
Max pull
2458 kgReference

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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