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David Brown 850 vs David Brown Cropmaster

Verdict: David Brown 850 vs David Brown Cropmaster

The David Brown 850 and the David Brown Cropmaster 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 25 hp. David Brown Cropmaster is the lighter machine (1,338 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 850 is the newer design (1960 vs 1947). In short: choose the David Brown 850 for outright pulling power, or the David Brown Cropmaster 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 850 Tractor
David Brown
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
David Brown Cropmaster Tractor
David Brown
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
34 hp
25 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
David BrownReference
David BrownReference
With 10-28 rear tires.Reference
Three gears (1-3) plus reverse (R) in two ranges (low/high).Reference
Final drives
spur gearReference
Steering
manualReference
Engine
Fuel tank
40.1 LReference
Engine
26.1 kWReference
18.6 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)
22.4 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
23.1 kWReference
Displacement
2.5 LReference
2.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke
89 x 102 mmReference
89 x 102 mmReference
Power
26.1 kWReference
18.6 kWReference
Fuel system
direct injectionReference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
Compression
6.25:1Reference
Rated RPM
2000Reference
2000Reference
Idle RPM
700-2000Reference
600-2000Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
Oil capacity
9.6 LReference
Coolant capacity
13.6 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
23.9 kWReference
Max power
20.6 kWReference
Transmission
Type
unsynchronized gearReference
gearReference
Gears
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
24.6 kWReference
PTO (tested)
25.0 kWReference
Rear Type
IReference
IReference
Rear PTO
liveReference
Clutch
dry discReference
dry discReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM
1000@2000Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
21.3 kWReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
191 cmReference
181 cmReference
Weight
3750 to 4179 poundsReference
1338 kgReference
Front tire
5.00-15Reference
6.00-19Reference
Rear tire
10-28Reference
9.00-28Reference
Ag front
5.00-15Reference
26x5 steelReference
Ag rear
10-28Reference
42x10 steelReference
Length
288 cmReference
283 cmReference
Height (hood)
131 cmReference
Front tread
132/142/152/162/172/182 cmReference
125 to 157 cmReference
Rear tread
132/142/152/162/172/182 cmReference
121 to 171 cmReference
Shipping
1701 kgReference
Gas Operating
1857 kgReference
Diesel Operating
1895 kgReference
Ballasted
2664 kgReference
Width
153 cmReference
Height
140 cmReference
Ground clearance
40 cmReference
Test results
Fuel use
9.8 l/hourReference
Speeds
Variants
VAD1C
dieselReference

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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