David Brown 990 (A) vs Ford 4600 (A)
7 material differences · fewer than 12
Which should you choose?
Read our verdict on the 990 (A) and the 4600 (A) → It is generated from the rows below by a fixed, versioned rule set, and names the figure behind every call.
Field by field
7 material differences · 8 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material
| Field | 990 (A) | 4600 (A) | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | 57.3 hp | 59.1 hp | — |
| Engine declared | DAVID BROWN AD 4/49 | Ford 201 DF | differs |
| Displacement declared | 3.19 L | 3.29 L | — |
| Maximum torque declared | 152 lb·ft · 206 N·m | — | — |
| Transmission | |||
| Top speed declared | 15.5 mph · 25 km/h | 18.6 mph · 30 km/h | +20% 4600 (A) |
| Clutch declared | Dry two-stage double clutch | Pedal-operated dry BORG & BECK single-disc clutch | differs |
| Hydraulics & hitch | |||
| Pump flow declared | — | 8.6 gpm · 32.7 L/min | — |
| Three-point lift at ends declared | 4,251 lb · 1,928 kg | 3,197 lb · 1,450 kg | +33% 990 (A) |
| Rear PTO speeds declared | 540 rpm | 540 rpm | — |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 5,699 lb · 2,585 kg | 5,952 lb · 2,700 kg | — |
| Wheelbase declared | 82.0 in · 2,083 mm | 84.5 in · 2,146 mm | — |
| Length declared | 130.0 in · 3,302 mm | 135.7 in · 3,448 mm | — |
| Width declared | 67.0 in · 1,702 mm | 69.8 in · 1,772 mm | — |
| Height declared | 99.0 in · 2,515 mm | 92.8 in · 2,356 mm | +7% 990 (A) |
| Ground clearance declared | 20.9 in · 530 mm | 22.0 in · 560 mm | +6% 4600 (A) |
| Turning radius, braked declared | 10.8 ft · 3.28 m | 10.8 ft · 3.28 m | — |
| Fuel tank declared | 72.3 qt · 68.4 L | 63.9 qt · 60.5 L | +13% 990 (A) |
David Brown 990 (A) sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “David Brown 900 Synchromesh”
Ford 4600 (A) sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 4600”