David Brown 880 Implematic or Volvo T-400 Buster?
Which should you choose?
The data can’t decide this. Power at the PTO shaft cannot be compared: the 880 Implematic has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the T-400 Buster has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft.
- The Volvo T-400 Buster suits loader and hydraulic implement work better on this data: 23% (5.2 L/min / 1.4 gpm) more hydraulic flow.
- The Volvo T-400 Buster suits road haulage better on this data: 15% (4.0 km/h / 2.5 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 | 880 Implematic | T-400 Buster | Call |
|---|---|---|---|
| Which puts more power through the PTO shaft? | 31.7 kW (42.5 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “David Brown 880 Implematic” | 31.3 kW (42.0 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Volvo T 400 Buster” | Not comparableNot comparable on power at the PTO shaft: the 880 Implematic has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the T-400 Buster 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 880 Implematic and the T-400 Buster. |
| Which pulls harder at the drawbar? | — | — | No figureNo call on drawbar power: no figure on record for the 880 Implematic and the T-400 Buster. |
| Which pumps more oil for implements? | 22.7 L/min (6.0 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “David Brown 880 Implematic” | 27.9 L/min (7.4 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Volvo T 400 Buster” | AheadThe Volvo T-400 Buster has 23% more hydraulic flow (5.2 L/min / 1.4 gpm) than the David Brown 880 Implematic (both pump flow, as stated by the source). |
| Which lifts more on the three-point hitch? | 1,000 kg (2,205 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “David Brown 880 Implematic” | 1,050 kg (2,315 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Volvo T 400 Buster” | EvenEven on three-point lift (both lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 10% threshold, too small to call. |
| Which is heavier, for traction? | 1,815 kg (4,001 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “David Brown 880 Implematic” | 1,905 kg (4,200 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Volvo T 400 Buster” | 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? | — | — | No figureNo call on maximum permissible mass: no figure on record for the 880 Implematic and the T-400 Buster. |
| Which has the wider choice of gears? | 6 to 12Traktorenlexikon, “David Brown 880 Implematic” | 8Traktorenlexikon, “Volvo T 400 Buster” | 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 880 Implematic and the T-400 Buster. |
| Which is faster on the road? | 20 km/h (12.4 mph) to 26 km/h (16.2 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “David Brown 880 Implematic” | 30 km/h (18.6 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Volvo T 400 Buster” | AheadThe Volvo T-400 Buster has 15% more top speed (4.0 km/h / 2.5 mph) than the David Brown 880 Implematic (both top speed forward, as stated by the source). |
| Which offers more PTO speeds? | 540 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “David Brown 880 Implematic” | 540 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Volvo T 400 Buster” | EvenEven on PTO speeds: the same speeds (540 rpm). |
| Which PTO runs independently of the ground drive? | — | — | No figureNo call on PTO independence: not stated for the 880 Implematic and the T-400 Buster. |
| Which drives on both axles? | 2WDTraktorenlexikon, “David Brown 880 Implematic” | 2WDTraktorenlexikon, “Volvo T 400 Buster” | EvenEven on drive: all two-wheel drive. |
| Which is newer, and what about parts? | 1961–1965 | 1964–1969 | 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 Volvo T-400 Buster has 23% more hydraulic flow (5.2 L/min / 1.4 gpm) than the David Brown 880 Implematic (both pump flow, as stated by the source).
- The Volvo T-400 Buster has 15% more top speed (4.0 km/h / 2.5 mph) than the David Brown 880 Implematic (both top speed forward, as stated by the source).
- Even on three-point lift (both lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 10% threshold, 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: all two-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 power at the PTO shaft: the 880 Implematic has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the T-400 Buster 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, maximum permissible mass, a creeper range and PTO independence.
← Every figure for both machines, side by side, with sources