SPECS / COMPARISON
David Brown 1290 vs New Holland 4630
A detailed comparison of the David Brown 1290 and the New Holland 4630. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Weight
David Brown 12902445.0 kg (5390.3 lbs)
New Holland 46302580.0 kg (5687.9 lbs)
| Specification | David Brown 1290 Agricultural Tractors | New Holland 4630 Agricultural Tractors |
|---|---|---|
| Tractor Type | Utility Tractor | Utility Tractor |
| Weight | 2445.0 kg (5390.3 lbs) | 2580.0 kg (5687.9 lbs) |
| Transmission Type | Synchromesh with dry disc clutch | Partial power shift with dry disc clutch |
| Length | 342.0 cm (134.6 in.) | 353.0 cm (139.0 in.) |
| Pump Flow | 27.4 LPM (7.2 GPM) | 53.4 LPM (8.5 GPM (32.2 LPM) 14.1 GPM) |
| Years Made | 1980-1983 | 1994-1999 |
| Engine Model | J.I. Case | Ford |
| Engine Type | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 4 | 3 |
| Displacement | 3589 cc (219.0 cu in.) | 3146 cc (192.0 cu in.) |
| Bore | 10.01 cm (3.94 in.) | 11.20 cm (4.41 in.) |
| Stroke | 11.40 cm (4.49 in.) | 10.69 cm (4.21 in.) |
| Rear PTO Type | Transmission or independent | Independent |
| Rear PTO Speed | 540 RPM | 540 RPM |
| Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 16.1:1 |
| Battery | 12 V | 12 V, CCA 800A |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Height | 223.0 cm (87.8 in.) | 252.0 cm (ROPS: 98.4 in. (250.0 cm) Cab: 99.2 in.) |
| Wheelbase | 210.0 cm (82.7 in.) | 213.0 cm (2WD: 84.3 in. (214.0 cm) 4WD: 83.9 in.) |
| Ground Clearance | 33.0 cm (Front axle: 2WD: 20.9 in. (53.0 cm) 4WD: 13.0 in.) | — |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72.0 l (19.0 gal) | 95.8 l (ROPS: 17.3 gal (65.5 l) Cab: 25.3 gal) |
| Oil Capacity | 7.5 l (2.0 gal) | — |
| Coolant Capacity | 14.0 l (3.7 gal) | 10.6 l (2.8 gal) |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | 27.0 l (7.1 gal) | — |
| Hydraulic Capacity | 26.9 l (7.1 gal) | — |
| Gears | 12 forward and 4 reverse | 16 forward and 8 reverse |
| Chassis | 4×2 2WD or 4×4 MFWD 4WD | 4×2 2WD or 4×4 MFWD 4WD |
| Max. Travel Speed | 13.8 km/h (Forward: 15.0 MPH (24.1 km/h) Reverse: 8.6 MPH) | 12.0 km/h (Forward: 15.4 MPH (24.8 km/h) Reverse: 7.5 MPH) |
| Brakes | Mechanical drum | — |
| Drawbar Category | II/I | II/I |
| Cabin Type | Two-post ROPS | Two-post ROPS or Cab |
| Steering Type | Power | Hydrostatic power |
| Front Tires | Ag: 7.50-16 | Ag: 7.50-15 |
| Rear Tires | Ag: 16.9-30 | Ag: 13.6-28 |
| Hydraulic Type | Open center | Open center or closed center |
| Valves | 1 or 2 | Open center: 1 to 2, Closed center: 1 to 4 |
| Lift Capacity | — | 1395.0 kg (3075.4 lbs) |
| Transmission Model | — | Dual-Power |
| Hitch Type | — | Position control with top link draft sensing |
| Steering Flow | — | 13.6 LPM (3.6 GPM) |
| Working Pressure | — | 172.4 bar (2500.0 psi) |
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