12 material differences
Tractor oneDavid Brown 1294 (A)1984–1985No measured PTO figureTractor twoJ.I. Case 1494 (DT)1984–1985No measured PTO figure
Which should you choose?
Read our verdict on the 1294 (A) and the 1494 (DT) → It is generated from the rows below by a fixed, versioned rule set, and names the figure behind every call.
Field by field
12 material differences · 2 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material
| Field | 1294 (A) | 1494 (DT) | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | 61.2 hp | 82 hp | +34% 1494 (DT) |
| Engine declared | DAVID BROWN AD 4/55 | DAVID BROWN AD 4/55 Turbo | differs |
| Displacement declared | 3.20 L | 3.59 L | +12% 1494 (DT) |
| Maximum torque declared | 172 lb·ft · 233 N·m | 218 lb·ft · 296 N·m | +27% 1494 (DT) |
| Transmission | |||
| Top speed declared | 18.6 mph · 30 km/h | 18.6 mph · 30 km/h | — |
| Clutch declared | dry double clutch type 11"/11" | Dry double clutch | differs |
| Hydraulics & hitch | |||
| Pump flow declared | 7.1 gpm · 26.8 L/min | — | — |
| Rear PTO speeds declared | 540 rpm | 540/1000 rpm | differs |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 6,316 lb · 2,865 kg | 7,374 lb · 3,345 kg | +17% 1494 (DT) |
| Wheelbase declared | 83.0 in · 2,108 mm | 88.5 in · 2,248 mm | +7% 1494 (DT) |
| Length declared | 135.0 in · 3,429 mm | 143.0 in · 3,632 mm | +6% 1494 (DT) |
| Width declared | 70.0 in · 1,778 mm | 75.0 in · 1,905 mm | +7% 1494 (DT) |
| Height, over the cab declared | 99.0 in · 2,515 mm | 102.0 in · 2,591 mm | — |
| Ground clearance declared | 15.0 in · 381 mm | 16.5 in · 419 mm | +10% 1494 (DT) |
| Turning radius, braked declared | 10.4 ft · 3.18 m | 11.6 ft · 3.55 m | +12% 1494 (DT) |
| Fuel tank declared | 105.7 qt · 100 L | 143.7 qt · 136.0 L | +36% 1494 (DT) |
David Brown 1294 (A) sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “David Brown 1294”
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Case 1390”
J.I. Case 1494 (DT) sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Case 1494”
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “David Brown 1490”