David Brown 780 vs David Brown 880 Selectamatic
Verdict: David Brown 780 vs David Brown 880 Selectamatic
The David Brown 780 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 780 is the lighter machine (1,573 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 880 Selectamatic holds more fuel (51.9 L vs 36.0 L) for longer stints between fills. David Brown 780 is the newer design (1967 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.
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.