David Brown 1210 (A) or Deutz (KHD) D 6006?
Which should you choose?
On performance, no comparable figure differs by more than its threshold: on this data the machines are level. On features, the Deutz D 6006 is ahead on top speed.
- The Deutz D 6006 suits road haulage better on this data: 10% (2.6 km/h / 1.6 mph) more top speed.
Generated by rule set compare@4 from the figures on the side-by-side table, allowed by route “the same stated configuration”. Measured figures are compared only with measured, claimed only with claimed, at the same test condition; differences within each figure’s tolerance are not called.
What decides it, question by question?
| Question | 1210 (A) | D 6006 | Call |
|---|---|---|---|
| Which puts more power through the PTO shaft? | 41.0 kW (55.0 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “David Brown 1210” | 40.9 kW (54.8 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz D 6006” | EvenEven on power at the PTO shaft (both power at the PTO, claimed): the difference is under the 10% threshold for claimed figures, too small to call. |
| Which turns a litre of fuel into more work at the shaft? | — | — | No figureNo call on fuel efficiency at the shaft: no figure on record for the 1210 (A) and the D 6006. |
| Which pulls harder at the drawbar? | — | — | No figureNo call on drawbar power: no figure on record for the 1210 (A) and the D 6006. |
| Which pumps more oil for implements? | 28.2 L/min (7.4 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “David Brown 1210” | — | No figureNo call on hydraulic flow: no figure on record for the D 6006. |
| Which lifts more on the three-point hitch? | 1,996 kg (4,400 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “David Brown 1210” | 2,100.000 kg (4,630 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz D 6006” | Not comparableNot comparable on three-point lift: the 1210 (A): lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “David Brown 1210”); the D 6006: lift at an unstated point, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz D 6006”) — not the same quantity, basis and condition. |
| Which is heavier, for traction? | 2,630 kg (5,798 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “David Brown 1210” | 2,585 kg (5,699 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz D 6006” | EvenEven on weight (both unladen weight, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 10% threshold, too small to call. |
| Which may carry more ballast and load? | — | 5,000 kg (11,023 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz D 6006” | No figureNo call on maximum permissible mass: no figure on record for the 1210 (A). |
| Which has the wider choice of gears? | 12Traktorenlexikon, “David Brown 1210” | 9 to 12Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz D 6006” | EvenEven on forward gears (both forward gears, as stated by the source): the figures vary by configuration and the ranges overlap. |
| Which offers a creeper range? | — | — | No figureNo call on a creeper range: not stated for the 1210 (A) and the D 6006. |
| Which is faster on the road? | 25 km/h (15.5 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “David Brown 1210” | 27.6 km/h (17.1 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz D 6006” | AheadThe Deutz D 6006 has 10% more top speed (2.6 km/h / 1.6 mph) than the David Brown 1210 (A) (both top speed forward, as stated by the source). |
| Which offers more PTO speeds? | 540 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “David Brown 1210” | 540 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Deutz D 6006” | EvenEven on PTO speeds: the same speeds (540 rpm). |
| Which PTO runs independently of the ground drive? | — | independentTraktorenlexikon, “Deutz D 6006” | No figureNo call on PTO independence: not stated for the 1210 (A). |
| Which drives on both axles? | Two-wheel or four-wheel driveTraktorenlexikon, “David Brown 1210” | 2WD / 4WDTraktorenlexikon, “Deutz D 6006” | EvenEven on drive: every machine is available with four-wheel drive. |
| Which is newer, and what about parts? | 1971–1976 | 1968–1974 | EvenSame era: production began within 5 years of each other. We hold no parts-availability data, so there is no call on parts. |
What does this mean in plain words?
- The Deutz D 6006 has 10% more top speed (2.6 km/h / 1.6 mph) than the David Brown 1210 (A) (both top speed forward, as stated by the source).
- Even on power at the PTO shaft (both power at the PTO, claimed): the difference is under the 10% threshold for claimed figures, too small to call.
- Even on weight (both unladen weight, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 10% threshold, too small to call.
- Even on forward gears (both forward gears, as stated by the source): the figures vary by configuration and the ranges overlap.
- Even on PTO speeds: the same speeds (540 rpm).
- Even on drive: every machine is available with four-wheel drive.
- Same era: production began within 5 years of each other. We hold no parts-availability data, so there is no call on parts.
- Not comparable on three-point lift: the 1210 (A): lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “David Brown 1210”); the D 6006: lift at an unstated point, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz D 6006”) — not the same quantity, basis and condition.
- No figure on record for every machine, so no call on: fuel efficiency at the shaft, drawbar power, hydraulic flow, maximum permissible mass, a creeper range and PTO independence.
← Every figure for both machines, side by side, with sources