SPECS / COMPARISON
David Brown Cropmaster vs John Deere 900HC
A detailed comparison of the David Brown Cropmaster and the John Deere 900HC. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
David Brown Cropmaster18.6 kW (25.0 HP)
John Deere 900HC18.6 kW (25.0 HP)
Weight
David Brown Cropmaster1340.0 kg (2954.2 lbs)
John Deere 900HC1300.0 kg (2866.0 lbs)
| Specification | David Brown Cropmaster Agricultural Tractors | John Deere 900HC Agricultural Tractors |
|---|---|---|
| Tractor Type | Utility Tractor | Farm Tractor |
| Horsepower | 18.6 kW (25.0 HP) | 18.6 kW (25.0 HP) |
| Weight | 1340.0 kg (2954.2 lbs) | 1300.0 kg (2866.0 lbs) |
| Transmission Type | Gear type with dry disc clutch | — |
| Length | 283.0 cm (111.4 in.) | 320.0 cm (126.0 in.) |
| Years Made | 1947-1953 | 1986-1988 |
| Engine Model | David Brown | John Deere |
| Engine Type | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline |
| Fuel Type | Kerosene | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 4 | 3 |
| Displacement | 2524 cc (154.0 cu in.) | 1281 cc (78.2 cu in.) |
| Bore | 8.89 cm (3.50 in.) | 8.00 cm (3.15 in.) |
| Stroke | 10.21 cm (4.02 in.) | 8.31 cm (3.27 in.) |
| Rated RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Height | 140.0 cm (55.1 in.) | 245.0 cm (Height with ROPS: 96.5 in.) |
| Wheelbase | 181.0 cm (71.3 in.) | 185.0 cm (72.8 in.) |
| Ground Clearance | 40.0 cm (15.7 in.) | 58.0 cm (Front axle: 22.8 in.) |
| Gears | 6 forward and 2 reverse | 8 forward and 2 reverse |
| Chassis | 4×2 2WD | 4×2 2WD |
| Max. Travel Speed | 12.2 km/h (Forward: 17.3 MPH (27.9 km/h) Reverse: 7.6 MPH) | 8.3 km/h (Forward: 11.2 MPH (18.0 km/h) Reverse: 5.2 MPH) |
| Brakes | Mechanical drum | Dry internal expanding shoe |
| Drawbar Category | I | I |
| Cabin Type | Open operator station | Two-post ROPS |
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual |
| Front Tires | Ag: 6.00-19 | Ag: 5.00-15 |
| Rear Tires | Ag: 9.00-28 | Ag: 11.2-28 |
| Lift Capacity | — | 816.0 kg (1799.0 lbs) |
| Rear PTO Type | — | Live with dry dual state clutch |
| Rear PTO Speed | — | 540 RPM |
| Compression Ratio | — | 21.0:1 |
| Battery | — | 12 V |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | — | 32.2 l (8.5 gal) |
| Oil Capacity | — | 4.7 l (1.2 gal) |
| Coolant Capacity | — | 5.5 l (1.5 gal) |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | — | 27.9 l (7.4 gal) |
| Differential Lock | — | Foot-operated |
| Hydraulic Type | — | Open center |
| Total Flow | — | 11.7 LPM (3.1 GPM) |
| Working Pressure | — | 9.7 bar (140.0 psi) |
Values come from the manufacturer-sourced model files; empty cells mean the property is not published for that model. No performance ranking is applied.