SPECS / COMPARISON
David Brown 1490 vs Farmall 450
A detailed comparison of the David Brown 1490 and the Farmall 450. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Weight
David Brown 14902950.0 kg (6503.6 lbs)
Farmall 4502960.0 kg (6525.7 lbs)
| Specification | David Brown 1490 Agricultural Tractors | Farmall 450 Agricultural Tractors |
|---|---|---|
| Tractor Type | Utility Tractor | Row-Crop Tractor |
| Horsepower | 61.9 kW (83.0 HP) | — |
| Weight | 2950.0 kg (6503.6 lbs) | 2960.0 kg (6525.7 lbs) |
| Lift Capacity | 1995.0 kg (4398.2 lbs) | — |
| Transmission Type | Partial power shift with hydraulic dry disc clutch | Partial power shift with dry disc clutch |
| Length | 363.0 cm (142.9 in.) | 363.0 cm (142.9 in.) |
| Years Made | 1980-1983 | 1956-1958 |
| Engine Model | J.I. Case | International Harvester |
| Engine Type | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Displacement | 3589 cc (219.0 cu in.) | 4605 cc (281.0 cu in.) |
| Bore | 10.01 cm (3.94 in.) | 10.49 cm (4.13 in.) |
| Stroke | 11.40 cm (4.49 in.) | 13.31 cm (5.24 in.) |
| Rear PTO Type | Independent | Transmission or independent |
| Rear PTO Speed | 540 /1000 RPM | 540 RPM |
| Rated RPM | 2200 RPM | — |
| Compression Ratio | 16.0:1 | 17.45:1 |
| Battery | 12 V | 12 V , 6V |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Height | 266.0 cm (104.7 in.) | 203.0 cm (Steering Wheel Height: 79.9 in.) |
| Wheelbase | 224.0 cm (88.2 in.) | 243.0 cm (95.7 in.) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 136.3 l (36.0 gal) | 79.5 l (21.0 gal) |
| Oil Capacity | 14.3 l (3.8 gal) | — |
| Coolant Capacity | 14.2 l (3.8 gal) | 26.5 l (7.0 gal) |
| Gears | 12 forward and 4 reverse | 10 forward and 2 reverse |
| Chassis | 4×2 2WD or 4×4 MFWD 4WD | 4×2 2WD |
| Brakes | Hydraulic wet disc | Mechanical disc |
| Drawbar Category | II | IH Fast Hitch |
| Cabin Type | Two-post ROPS or Cab | Open operator station |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Power assist |
| Front Tires | Ag: 11L-15 | Ag: 6.00-16 |
| Rear Tires | Ag: 18.4-34 | Ag: 13.6-38 |
| Hydraulic Type | Open center | Hydra-Touch |
| Total Flow | 31.8 LPM (8.4 GPM) | — |
| Working Pressure | 137.9 bar (2000.0 psi) | — |
| Valves | 1 | 1 to 3 |
| Transmission Model | — | International Harvester Torque Amplifier |
| Max. Travel Speed | — | 5.3 km/h (Forward: 16.6 MPH (26.7 km/h) Reverse: 3.3 MPH) |
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