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David Brown 50D vs David Brown 900

Verdict: David Brown 50D vs David Brown 900

The David Brown 50D and the David Brown 900 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. David Brown 50D leads on rated power with 50 hp against 46 hp. David Brown 50D is the lighter machine (2,780 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 50D holds more fuel (54.9 L vs 43.5 L) for longer stints between fills. David Brown 900 is the newer design (1956 vs 1953). In short: choose the David Brown 50D for outright pulling power, or the David Brown 900 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 50D Tractor
David Brown
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
David Brown 900 Tractor
David Brown
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
50 hp
46 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
David BrownReference
David BrownReference
Steering
manualReference
manualReference
Engine
With 14x30 rear tres,Reference
Three gears (1-3) plus reverse (R) in two ranges (low/high).Reference
Fuel tank
54.9 LReference
37.9 LReference
Engine
37.3 kWReference
33.9 kWReference
Displacement
4.1 LReference
2.7 LReference
Bore/Stroke
92 x 102 mmReference
92 x 102 mmReference
Power
37.3 kWReference
33.9 kWReference
Compression
16:1Reference
7:1Reference
Rated RPM
1800Reference
2200Reference
Idle RPM
700-1800Reference
Oil capacity
22.7 LReference
15.1 LReference
Coolant capacity
18.9 LReference
13.2 LReference
Aux. fuel
5.7 LReference
Belt (claimed)
29.8 kWReference
Torque
149.2 NmReference
Torque RPM
1000Reference
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
Starter volts
12Reference
Transmission
Type
gearReference
Gears
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
Clutch
10-inch dry discReference
254mm dry discReference
Transmission
David BrownReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
540Reference
Rear Type
IReference
Rear lift (at ends)
816 kgReference
Rear PTO
live (optional)Reference
Engine RPM
545@1600Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
207 cmReference
182 cmReference
Weight
2780 kgReference
3900 to 4000 poundsReference
Front tire
7.50-18Reference
11.00x28Reference
Rear tire
14-30Reference
Ag front
7.50-18Reference
6.00x16Reference
Ag rear
14-30Reference
5.50x16Reference
Length
342 cmReference
287 cmReference
Width
187 cmReference
165 cmReference
Height (hood)
165 cmReference
138 cmReference
Ground clearance
33 cmReference
Standard tires (ag)
Front: 13x28. Rear:Reference
Height
197 cmReference
Diesel Weight
1814 kgReference
Kerosene Weight
1769 kgReference
Clearance (front axle)
40 cmReference
Front tread
132/142/152/162/172/182/218 cmReference
Rear tread
132/142/152/162/172/182/218 cmReference
50D Serial Numbers
1953
VAD/6 10001Reference
1954
VAD/6 ?????Reference
1955
VAD/6 10400Reference
1956
VAD/6 ?????Reference
1957
VAD/6 ?????Reference
1958
VAD/6 ?????Reference
Final
VAD/6 11260Reference
Speeds
Capacities
Diameter
21 cmReference
RPM
1405Reference
Speed
952.50 meters/minReference

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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