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David Brown 770 Selectamatic vs David Brown 850

Verdict: David Brown 770 Selectamatic vs David Brown 850

The David Brown 770 Selectamatic and the David Brown 850 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. David Brown 850 leads on rated power with 34 hp against 32 hp. David Brown 770 Selectamatic is the lighter machine (3,110 kg vs 3,750 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. David Brown 770 Selectamatic holds more fuel (43.1 L vs 40.1 L) for longer stints between fills. David Brown 770 Selectamatic is the newer design (1965 vs 1960). In short: choose the David Brown 850 for outright pulling power, or the David Brown 770 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 770 Selectamatic Tractor
David Brown
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
David Brown 850 Tractor
David Brown
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
32 hp
34 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
David BrownReference
David BrownReference
liquid-cooledReference
With 10-28 rear tires.Reference
Final drives
spur gearReference
spur gearReference
Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
Engine
Fuel tank
43.1 LReference
40.1 LReference
Engine
26.8 kWReference
26.1 kWReference
Plows
2Reference
Displacement
2.4 LReference
2.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke
100 x 102 mmReference
89 x 102 mmReference
Power
26.8 kWReference
26.1 kWReference
Fuel system
direct injectionReference
direct injectionReference
Compression
17:1Reference
6.25:1Reference
Rated RPM
2055Reference
2000Reference
Idle RPM
700-2000Reference
700-2000Reference
Torque
135.6 NmReference
Torque RPM
1400Reference
Firing order
1-2-3Reference
Starter
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
27.3 LReference
9.6 LReference
Coolant capacity
11.4 LReference
13.6 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)
22.4 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
23.1 kWReference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
Power at rated engine speed
23.9 kWReference
Max power
20.6 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
12 forward and 4 reverseReference
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
dry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
23.9 kWReference
24.6 kWReference
Type
gearReference
unsynchronized gearReference
Pressure
137.9 barReference
Pump flow
25.0 lpmReference
Rear Type
IReference
IReference
Control
position and draft controlReference
Rear lift (at ends)
725 kgReference
Rear PTO
liveReference
liveReference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540/1000 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM
540@1620Reference
1000@2000Reference
PTO (tested)
25.0 kWReference
Power at rated PTO speed
21.3 kWReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
190 cmReference
191 cmReference
Weight
3110 to 3270 poundsReference
3750 to 4179 poundsReference
Front tire
6.00-16Reference
5.00-15Reference
Rear tire
12.4/11-28Reference
10-28Reference
Ag front
5.50-16Reference
5.00-15Reference
Ag rear
11.2/10-28Reference
10-28Reference
Length
285 cmReference
288 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
140 cmReference
Height (exhaust)
204 cmReference
Clearance (drawbar)
27 cmReference
Front tread
121/132/142/152/162/172/182/193 cmReference
132/142/152/162/172/182 cmReference
Rear tread
121/132/142/152/162/172/182/193 cmReference
132/142/152/162/172/182 cmReference
Shipping
1410 kgReference
1701 kgReference
Operating
1483 kgReference
Height (hood)
131 cmReference
Gas Operating
1857 kgReference
Diesel Operating
1895 kgReference
Ballasted
2664 kgReference
Capacities
Diameter
21 cmReference
Width
162 cmReference
RPM
2023Reference
Speed
944.88 meters/minReference
Max capacity
2027 kgReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
Battery AH
96Reference
Test results
Fuel use
9.8 l/hourReference
Speeds

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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