SPECS / COMPARISON
David Brown 1200 Selectamatic vs New Holland Workmaster 55
A detailed comparison of the David Brown 1200 Selectamatic and the New Holland Workmaster 55. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
David Brown 1200 Selectamatic53.7 kW (72.0 HP)
New Holland Workmaster 5541.0 kW (55.0 HP)
Weight
David Brown 1200 Selectamatic3035.0 kg (2WD: 6228.1 lbs (2825.0 kg) 4WD: 6691.0 lbs)
New Holland Workmaster 551850.0 kg (2WD: 3769.9 lbs (1710.0 kg) 4WD: 4078.5 lbs)
Lift Capacity
David Brown 1200 Selectamatic997.0 kg (2198.0 lbs)
New Holland Workmaster 551170.0 kg (2579.4 lbs)
| Specification | David Brown 1200 Selectamatic Agricultural Tractors | New Holland Workmaster 55 Agricultural Tractors |
|---|---|---|
| Tractor Type | Utility Tractor | Utility Tractor |
| Horsepower | 53.7 kW (72.0 HP) | 41.0 kW (55.0 HP) |
| Weight | 3035.0 kg (2WD: 6228.1 lbs (2825.0 kg) 4WD: 6691.0 lbs) | 1850.0 kg (2WD: 3769.9 lbs (1710.0 kg) 4WD: 4078.5 lbs) |
| Lift Capacity | 997.0 kg (2198.0 lbs) | 1170.0 kg (2579.4 lbs) |
| Length | 363.0 cm (142.9 in.) | 339.0 cm (2WD: 130.7 in. (332.0 cm) 4WD: 133.5 in.) |
| Pump Flow | 26.0 LPM (6.9 GPM) | 43.9 LPM (11.6 GPM) |
| Years Made | 1967-1971 | 2009-2014 |
| Engine Model | David Brown | ISM |
| Engine Type | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Displacement | 3595 cc (219.4 cu in.) | 2212 cc (135.0 cu in.) |
| Bore | 10.01 cm (3.94 in.) | 8.41 cm (3.31 in.) |
| Stroke | 11.40 cm (4.49 in.) | 10.01 cm (3.94 in.) |
| Rear PTO Type | Independent | Independent |
| Rear PTO Speed | 540 or 540/1.000 RPM | 540 RPM |
| Rated RPM | 2300 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Height | 254.0 cm (100.0 in.) | 243.0 cm (95.7 in.) |
| Wheelbase | 226.0 cm (89.0 in.) | — |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82.0 l (21.7 gal) | 51.0 l (13.5 gal) |
| Oil Capacity | 7.4 l (2.0 gal) | — |
| Coolant Capacity | 13.6 l (3.6 gal) | — |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | 41.0 l (10.8 gal) | — |
| Gears | 12 forward and 4 reverse | 8 forward and 8 reverse |
| Chassis | 4×2 2WD or 4×4 MFWD 4WD | 4×2 2WD or 4×4 MFWD 4WD |
| Max. Travel Speed | 29.0 km/h (Forward: 18.0 MPH) | — |
| Drawbar Category | II | II/I |
| Cabin Type | Open operator station | Two-post foldable ROPS |
| Front Tires | Ag: 7.50-16 , 10-24 | Ag: 7.5×16 , 9.5×24 |
| Rear Tires | Ag: 13.6-38 | Ag: 14.9×28 |
| Hydraulic Type | Selectamatic | Open center |
| Transmission Type | — | Synchronized mechanical shuttle |
| Compression Ratio | — | 23.4:1 |
| Battery | — | 12 V, CCA: 800A |
| Width | — | 171.0 cm (67.3 in.) |
| Final Drive | — | Differential lock: mechanical rear |
| Brakes | — | Differential mechanical wet disc |
| Hitch Type | — | Position control and mechanical draft sensing |
| Steering Type | — | Hydrostatic power |
| Total Flow | — | 64.0 LPM (16.9 GPM) |
| Steering Flow | — | 20.1 LPM (5.3 GPM) |
| Valves | — | 1 or 2 |
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