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David Brown 885 vs David Brown 900

Verdict: David Brown 885 vs David Brown 900

The David Brown 885 and the David Brown 900 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. David Brown 885 leads on rated power with 47 hp against 46 hp. David Brown 885 is the lighter machine (1,934 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 885 is the newer design (1971 vs 1956). In short: choose the David Brown 885 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 885 Tractor
David Brown
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
David Brown 900 Tractor
David Brown
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
47 hp
46 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
David BrownReference
David BrownReference
Three gears, plus reverse, in four ranges. Synchronized up-shifts from 1-to-2 and 2-to-3 and synchronized down-shift from 3-to-2.Reference
Three gears (1-3) plus reverse (R) in two ranges (low/high).Reference
Original price
$7,400 (1976)Reference
Steering
hydrostatic power (optional)Reference
manualReference
Engine
Engine (net)
35.3 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)
27.6 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
27.3 kWReference
Displacement
2.4 LReference
2.7 LReference
Bore/Stroke
100 x 102 mmReference
92 x 102 mmReference
Power (net)
35.3 kWReference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
Compression
6.75:1Reference
7:1Reference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2200Reference
Firing order
1-2-3Reference
1-2-4-3Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
23.0 LReference
15.1 LReference
Coolant capacity
8.5 LReference
13.2 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
29.3 kWReference
Max power
23.9 kWReference
Fuel tank
37.9 LReference
Aux. fuel
5.7 LReference
Engine
33.9 kWReference
Belt (claimed)
29.8 kWReference
Power
33.9 kWReference
Torque
149.2 NmReference
Torque RPM
1000Reference
Starter type
electricReference
Intake valve clearance
0.381 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
0.559 mmReference
Fuel system
Solex 30FV carburetorReference
Starter
electricReference
Transmission
Gears
12 forward and 4 reverseReference
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
Transmission
David BrownReference
Clutch
254mm dry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
32.1 kWReference
PTO (tested)
32.2 kWReference
Hydraulic system
22.7 LReference
Type
partially synchronizedReference
Capacity
22.7 LReference
Pressure
137.9 barReference
Total flow
28.0 lpmReference
Rear Type
I, IIReference
IReference
Rear lift
1564 kgReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000Reference
540Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
27.8 kWReference
Rear lift (at ends)
816 kgReference
Rear PTO
live (optional)Reference
Engine RPM
545@1600Reference
Capacities
Fuel
48.1 LReference
Max capacity
2449 kgReference
Diameter
21 cmReference
RPM
1405Reference
Speed
952.50 meters/minReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
195 cmReference
182 cmReference
Weight
1934 kgReference
3900 to 4000 poundsReference
Front tire
6.00-16Reference
11.00x28Reference
Rear tire
14.9-28Reference
Ag front
6.00-16Reference
6.00x16Reference
Ag rear
12.4-32Reference
5.50x16Reference
Length
294 cmReference
287 cmReference
Width
165 cmReference
165 cmReference
Height (hood)
129 cmReference
138 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
238 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)
43 cmReference
40 cmReference
Clearance (drawbar)
30 cmReference
Operating
1934 kgReference
Max Drawbar
907 kgReference
Standard tires (ag)
Front: 13x28. Rear:Reference
Height
197 cmReference
Diesel Weight
1814 kgReference
Kerosene Weight
1769 kgReference
Front tread
132/142/152/162/172/182/218 cmReference
Rear tread
132/142/152/162/172/182/218 cmReference
885 Serial Number Location
885 Serial Numbers
1971
620001Reference
1972
620336Reference
1973
624731Reference
1974
630611Reference
1975
634830Reference
1976
11000001Reference
1977
11005148Reference
1978
11011088Reference
1979
11015095Reference
1980
11019389Reference
Electrical
Charging system
alternatorReference
Battery volts
12Reference
Battery AH
86Reference
Test results
Fuel use
16.3 l/hourReference
Max pull
2407 kgReference

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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