10 material differences · fewer than 12
Tractor oneDavid Brown 1290 (A)1980–1984No measured PTO figureTractor twoFiat 580 (DT)1978–1984No measured PTO figure
Which should you choose?
We will not advise between these two machines, because the drive differs (2WD; Two-wheel or four-wheel drive). The figures below are side by side so you can judge them yourself; each says whether it was measured, claimed or declared by its source.
Field by field
10 material differences · 4 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material
| Field | 1290 (A) | 580 (DT) | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | 57.3 hp | 57.3 hp | — |
| Engine declared | DAVID BROWN AD 4/49 or AD 4/55 | FIAT-IVECO 8035.04.370 (377) | differs |
| Displacement declared | 3.20 L | 2.75 L | +16% 1290 (A) |
| Transmission | |||
| Top speed declared | — | 15.5–18.6 mph · 25–30 km/h | — |
| Clutch declared | Dry Borg & Beck double clutch | Dry Ferodo or LuK double clutch with separate PTO actuation | differs |
| Hydraulics & hitch | |||
| Pump flow declared | 7.5 gpm · 28.4 L/min | 6.5 gpm · 24.6 L/min | +15% 1290 (A) |
| Pressure declared | — | 3,191–3,336 psi · 220–230 bar | — |
| Rear PTO speeds declared | 540 rpm | 540 rpm | — |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 5,798 lb · 2,630 kg | 5,148 lb · 2,335 kg | +13% 1290 (A) |
| Wheelbase declared | 83.0 in · 2,108 mm | 84.6 in · 2,150 mm | — |
| Length declared | 142.9 in · 3,630 mm | 129.8 in · 3,298 mm | +10% 1290 (A) |
| Width declared | 77.6–97.2 in · 1,970–2,470 mm | 76.0 in · 1,930 mm | differs |
| Height, over the cab declared | 98.0 in · 2,490 mm | 98.6 in · 2,504 mm | — |
| Ground clearance declared | 21.0 in · 533 mm | 19.0 in · 483 mm | +10% 1290 (A) |
| Turning radius, braked declared | 10.4 ft · 3.18 m | 9.7 ft · 2.95 m | +8% 1290 (A) |
| Fuel tank declared | 76.0 qt · 71.9 L | 84.5 qt · 80.0 L | +11% 580 (DT) |
David Brown 1290 (A) sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “David Brown 1290”
Fiat 580 (DT) sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Fiat 580/580 DT”