David Brown 850 vs David Brown Cropmaster Diesel

Verdict: David Brown 850 vs David Brown Cropmaster Diesel

The David Brown 850 and the David Brown Cropmaster Diesel are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 34 hp. David Brown Cropmaster Diesel 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 1949). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.