SPECS / COMPARISON
John Deere 2550 vs David Brown 1212
A detailed comparison of the John Deere 2550 and the David Brown 1212. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
John Deere 255053.7 kW (72.0 HP)
David Brown 121252.9 kW (70.9 HP)
Weight
John Deere 25503850.0 kg (8487.8 lbs)
David Brown 12123050.0 kg (6724.1 lbs)
Lift Capacity
John Deere 25501240.0 kg (2733.7 lbs)
David Brown 12121995.0 kg (4398.2 lbs)
| Specification | John Deere 2550 Agricultural Tractors | David Brown 1212 Agricultural Tractors |
|---|---|---|
| Tractor Type | Utility Tractor | Utility Tractor |
| Horsepower | 53.7 kW (72.0 HP) | 52.9 kW (70.9 HP) |
| Weight | 3850.0 kg (8487.8 lbs) | 3050.0 kg (6724.1 lbs) |
| Lift Capacity | 1240.0 kg (2733.7 lbs) | 1995.0 kg (4398.2 lbs) |
| Transmission Type | Power shuttle | Partial power shift |
| Length | 338.0 cm (133.1 in.) | 363.0 cm (142.9 in.) |
| Pump Flow | 49.2 LPM (13.0 GPM) | 26.1 LPM (6.9 GPM) |
| Years Made | 1983-1986 | 1971-1976 |
| Engine Model | John Deere | David Brown |
| Engine Type | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Displacement | 3917 cc (239.0 cu in.) | 3589 cc (219.0 cu in.) |
| Bore | 10.59 cm (4.17 in.) | 10.01 cm (3.94 in.) |
| Stroke | 11.00 cm (4.33 in.) | 11.40 cm (4.49 in.) |
| Rear PTO Type | Independent or live | Independent |
| Rear PTO Speed | 540, 540/1.000 RPM | 540 /1.000 RPM |
| Rated RPM | 2500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Compression Ratio | 17.4:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Battery | 12 V | 12 V, 96Ah |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Height | 257.0 cm (Cab Height: 101.2 in.) | 266.0 cm (104.7 in.) |
| Wheelbase | 228.0 cm (2WD: 89.0 in. (226.0 cm) 2WD: 89.8 in.) | 226.0 cm (89.0 in.) |
| Ground Clearance | 44.0 cm (2WD: 24.4 in. (62.0 cm) 2WD: 17.3 in.) | — |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 91.0 l (24.0 gal) | 80.6 l (21.3 gal) |
| Coolant Capacity | 12.9 l (3.4 gal) | 14.0 l (3.7 gal) |
| Transmission Model | Direction Reverser | Hydra-Shift |
| Final Drive | Differential lock: rear standard | — |
| Gears | 8 forward and reverse | 12 forward and 4 reverse |
| Chassis | 4×2 2WD or 4×4 MFWD 4WD | 4×2 2WD |
| Max. Travel Speed | 12.9 km/h (Forward: 17.8 MPH (28.6 km/h) Reverse: 8.0 MPH) | 11.3 km/h (Forward: 16.0 MPH (25.7 km/h) Reverse: 7.0 MPH) |
| Brakes | Differential hydraulic wet disc | Differential mechanical drum |
| Drawbar Category | II/I | II |
| Cabin Type | Two-post ROPS or Sound-Gard cab | Open operator station or Cab |
| Hitch Type | Load and depth control | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Hydrostatic power |
| Front Tires | Ag: 7.50-16 , 11.2-24 | Ag: 7.50-16 |
| Rear Tires | Ag: 16.9-30 | Ag: 13.6-38 |
| Hydraulic Type | Closed center | Open center |
| Working Pressure | 158.6 bar (2300.0 psi) | 137.9 bar (2000.0 psi) |
| Valves | 1 or 2 | — |
| Oil Capacity | — | 7.5 l (2.0 gal) |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | — | 35.0 l (9.2 gal) |
Values come from the manufacturer-sourced model files; empty cells mean the property is not published for that model. No performance ranking is applied.