David Brown 1690 (A) or J.I. Case 1070?

Which should you choose?

The data can’t decide this. Power at the PTO shaft cannot be compared: the 1690 (A) has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the 1070 has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft.

  • The J.I. Case 1070 suits loader and hydraulic implement work better on this data: 42% (18.0 L/min / 4.8 gpm) more hydraulic flow.

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?

Buyer questions for David Brown 1690 (A) and J.I. Case 1070, with the call on each
Question1690 (A)1070Call
Which puts more power through the PTO shaft?75.8 kW (101.6 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “David Brown 1690”75.1 kW (100.7 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Case 1070”Not comparableNot comparable on power at the PTO shaft: the 1690 (A) has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the 1070 has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft.
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 1690 (A) and the 1070.
Which pulls harder at the drawbar?——No figureNo call on drawbar power: no figure on record for the 1690 (A) and the 1070.
Which pumps more oil for implements?42.6 L/min (11.3 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “David Brown 1690”60.6 L/min (16.0 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Case 1070”AheadThe J.I. Case 1070 has 42% more hydraulic flow (18.0 L/min / 4.8 gpm) than the David Brown 1690 (A) (both pump flow, as stated by the source).
Which lifts more on the three-point hitch?——No figureNo call on three-point lift: no figure on record for the 1690 (A) and the 1070.
Which is heavier, for traction?3,855 kg (8,499 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “David Brown 1690”4,677 kg (10,311 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Case 1070”Ahead (a fact, not an advantage)The J.I. Case 1070 is 21% heavier (822 kg / 1,812 lb) than the David Brown 1690 (A) (both unladen weight, as stated by the source).
Which may carry more ballast and load?——No figureNo call on maximum permissible mass: no figure on record for the 1690 (A) and the 1070.
Which has the wider choice of gears?12Traktorenlexikon, “David Brown 1690”8 to 12Traktorenlexikon, “Case 1070”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 1690 (A) and the 1070.
Which is faster on the road?25 km/h (15.5 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “David Brown 1690”25 km/h (15.5 mph) to 30 km/h (18.6 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Case 1070”EvenEven on top speed (both top speed forward, as stated by the source): the figures vary by configuration and the ranges overlap.
Which offers more PTO speeds?540/1000 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “David Brown 1690”540/1000 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Case 1070”EvenEven on PTO speeds: the same speeds (540, 1000 rpm).
Which PTO runs independently of the ground drive?independentTraktorenlexikon, “David Brown 1690”independentTraktorenlexikon, “Case 1070”EvenEven on PTO independence: every PTO is independent.
Which drives on both axles?Two-wheel or four-wheel driveTraktorenlexikon, “David Brown 1690”2WDTraktorenlexikon, “Case 1070”AheadThe David Brown 1690 (A) is available with four-wheel drive; the J.I. Case 1070 is two-wheel drive (as stated by the sources).
Which is newer, and what about parts?1980–19841969–1978Ahead (a fact, not an advantage)The David Brown 1690 (A) is newer: production began 11 years later. We hold no parts-availability data, so there is no call on parts.

What does this mean in plain words?

  • The J.I. Case 1070 has 42% more hydraulic flow (18.0 L/min / 4.8 gpm) than the David Brown 1690 (A) (both pump flow, as stated by the source).
  • The J.I. Case 1070 is 21% heavier (822 kg / 1,812 lb) than the David Brown 1690 (A) (both unladen weight, as stated by the source).
  • The David Brown 1690 (A) is available with four-wheel drive; the J.I. Case 1070 is two-wheel drive (as stated by the sources).
  • The David Brown 1690 (A) is newer: production began 11 years later. We hold no parts-availability data, so there is no call on parts.
  • Even on forward gears (both forward gears, as stated by the source): the figures vary by configuration and the ranges overlap.
  • Even on top speed (both top speed forward, as stated by the source): the figures vary by configuration and the ranges overlap.
  • Even on PTO speeds: the same speeds (540, 1000 rpm).
  • Even on PTO independence: every PTO is independent.
  • Not comparable on power at the PTO shaft: the 1690 (A) has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the 1070 has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft.
  • No figure on record for every machine, so no call on: fuel efficiency at the shaft, drawbar power, three-point lift, maximum permissible mass and a creeper range.

← Every figure for both machines, side by side, with sources