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David Brown 885 vs David Brown 990 Implematic

Verdict: David Brown 885 vs David Brown 990 Implematic

The David Brown 885 and the David Brown 990 Implematic are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. David Brown 990 Implematic leads on rated power with 52 hp against 47 hp. David Brown 885 is the lighter machine (1,934 kg vs 4,272 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 1961). In short: choose the David Brown 990 Implematic for outright pulling power, or the David Brown 885 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 990 Implematic Tractor
David Brown
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
47 hp
52 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
Twelve-speed transmission introduced in 1963.Reference
Original price
$7,400 (1976)Reference
Steering
hydrostatic power (optional)Reference
hydrostatic power (optional)Reference
Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
Engine
Engine (net)
35.3 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)
27.6 kWReference
32.1 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
27.3 kWReference
32.4 kWReference
Displacement
2.4 LReference
3.0 LReference
Bore/Stroke
100 x 102 mmReference
92 x 114 mmReference
Power (net)
35.3 kWReference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
oil bathReference
Compression
6.75:1Reference
17:1Reference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2200Reference
Firing order
1-2-3Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
23.0 LReference
7.4 LReference
Coolant capacity
8.5 LReference
13.6 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
29.3 kWReference
38.5 kWReference
Max power
23.9 kWReference
32.4 kWReference
Fuel tank
52.0 LReference
Engine
38.8 kWReference
Power
38.8 kWReference
Operating RPM
700-2200Reference
Transmission
Gears
12 forward and 4 reverseReference
12 forward and 4 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
32.1 kWReference
35.8 kWReference
PTO (tested)
32.2 kWReference
38.5 kWReference
Hydraulic system
22.7 LReference
Type
partially synchronizedReference
partially synchronizedReference
Capacity
22.7 LReference
Pressure
137.9 barReference
137.9 barReference
Total flow
28.0 lpmReference
28.0 lpmReference
Rear Type
I, IIReference
II/IReference
Rear lift
1564 kgReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000Reference
540/1000 (1.375)Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
27.8 kWReference
36.2 kWReference
Rear PTO
live (optional)Reference
Clutch
279mm dry discReference
Engine RPM
1000@2000Reference
Capacities
Fuel
48.1 LReference
Max capacity
2449 kgReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
195 cmReference
194 cmReference
Weight
1934 kgReference
4272 to 4312 poundsReference
Front tire
6.00-16Reference
6.00-16Reference
Rear tire
14.9-28Reference
11-32Reference
Ag front
6.00-16Reference
Ag rear
12.4-32Reference
Length
294 cmReference
299 cmReference
Width
165 cmReference
170 cmReference
Height (hood)
129 cmReference
142 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
238 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)
43 cmReference
50 cmReference
Clearance (drawbar)
30 cmReference
Operating
1934 kgReference
1955 kgReference
Max Drawbar
907 kgReference
Standard tires (ag)
Front: 6.00-16. Rear: 11-32Reference
Front tread
132/142/152/162/172/182/193 cmReference
Rear tread
132/142/152/162/172/182/193 cmReference
Ballasted
2667 kgReference
885 Serial Number Location
885 Serial Numbers
1971
620001Reference
826009Reference
1972
620336Reference
850600Reference
1973
624731Reference
854403Reference
1974
630611Reference
859367Reference
1975
634830Reference
863900Reference
1976
11000001Reference
11070001Reference
1977
11005148Reference
11080236Reference
1978
11011088Reference
11089141Reference
1979
11015095Reference
11096828Reference
1980
11019389Reference
11104577Reference
Electrical
Charging system
alternatorReference
generatorReference
Battery volts
12Reference
6Reference
Battery AH
86Reference
Batteries
2Reference
Test results
Fuel use
16.3 l/hourReference
11.4 l/hourReference
Max pull
2407 kgReference
2739 kgReference
990 Serial Numbers
1961
440001Reference
1962
441323Reference
1963
450376Reference
1964
460376Reference
1965
472273Reference
1966
483768Reference
1967
496283Reference
1968
504690Reference
1969
808150Reference
1970
818301Reference
Location:
Frame, right sideReference

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