SPECS / COMPARISON
David Brown 50TD vs International Harvester 300
A detailed comparison of the David Brown 50TD and the International Harvester 300. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Weight
David Brown 50TD2025.0 kg (4464.4 lbs)
International Harvester 3002000.0 kg (4409.2 lbs)
| Specification | David Brown 50TD Agricultural Tractors | International Harvester 300 Agricultural Tractors |
|---|---|---|
| Tractor Type | Agricultural Crawler Tractor | Utility Tractor |
| Horsepower | 37.3 kW (50.0 HP) | — |
| Weight | 2025.0 kg (4464.4 lbs) | 2000.0 kg (4409.2 lbs) |
| Transmission Type | Gear type with dry disc clutch | Partial power shift with dry disc clutch |
| Length | 307.0 cm (120.9 in.) | 299.0 cm (117.7 in.) |
| Years Made | 1953-1958 | 1955-1956 |
| Engine Model | David Brown | International Harvester C169 |
| Engine Type | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline or LP gas |
| Cylinders | 6 | 4 |
| Displacement | 4065 cc (248.1 cu in.) | 2769 cc (169.0 cu in.) |
| Bore | 9.19 cm (3.62 in.) | 8.99 cm (3.54 in.) |
| Stroke | 10.21 cm (4.02 in.) | 10.79 cm (4.25 in.) |
| Rear PTO Speed | 540 RPM | 540 RPM |
| Rated RPM | 1800 RPM | — |
| Compression Ratio | 15.9:1 | Gasoline: 6.6:1LP-gas: 8.75:1 |
| Battery | 12 V, 108Ah | 6 V or 12V |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Height | 142.0 cm (55.9 in.) | 147.0 cm (57.9 in.) |
| Track Size | 14-inch tracks | — |
| Optional Track Size | 16-inch tracks, 18-inch tracks | — |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66.0 l (17.4 gal) | 42.6 l (11.3 gal) |
| Oil Capacity | 13.6 l (3.6 gal) | — |
| Coolant Capacity | 18.0 l (4.8 gal) | 15.6 l (4.1 gal) |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | 54.0 l (14.3 gal) | — |
| Transmission Model | David Brown | Torque Amplifier |
| Gears | 6 forward and 2 reverse | 10 forward and 2 reverse |
| Chassis | Crawler | 4×2 2WD |
| Max. Travel Speed | 4.2 km/h (Forward: 5.3 MPH (8.5 km/h) Reverse: 2.6 MPH) | 4.8 km/h (Forward: 15.4 MPH (24.8 km/h) Reverse: 3.0 MPH) |
| Cabin Type | Open operator station | Open operator station |
| Steering Type | Controlled differential | — |
| Rear PTO Type | — | Transmission or independent |
| Wheelbase | — | 190.0 cm (74.8 in.) |
| Brakes | — | Differential mechanical disc |
| Hitch Type | — | IH Fast Hitch |
| Front Tires | — | Ag: 5.50-16 |
| Rear Tires | — | Ag: 10.00-28, 12.00-28 |
Values come from the manufacturer-sourced model files; empty cells mean the property is not published for that model. No performance ranking is applied.

