SPECS / COMPARISON
Massey Ferguson 399 vs David Brown 1412
A detailed comparison of the Massey Ferguson 399 and the David Brown 1412. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
Massey Ferguson 39972.3 kW (97.0 HP)
David Brown 141268.0 kW (91.2 HP)
Lift Capacity
Massey Ferguson 3991970.0 kg (4343.1 lbs)
David Brown 14122040.0 kg (4497.4 lbs)
| Specification | Massey Ferguson 399 Agricultural Tractors | David Brown 1412 Agricultural Tractors |
|---|---|---|
| Tractor Type | Utility Tractor | Utility Tractor |
| Horsepower | 72.3 kW (97.0 HP) | 68.0 kW (91.2 HP) |
| Lift Capacity | 1970.0 kg (4343.1 lbs) | 2040.0 kg (4497.4 lbs) |
| Transmission Type | Synchromesh | Partial power shift |
| Length | 429.0 cm (2WD: 163.4 in. (415.0 cm) 4WD: 168.9 in.) | 368.0 cm (144.9 in.) |
| Pump Flow | 27.3 LPM (7.2 GPM) | 24.6 LPM (6.5 GPM) |
| Years Made | 1987-1991 | 1974-1979 |
| Engine Model | Perkins A6.354 | David Brown |
| Engine Type | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 6 | 4 |
| Displacement | 5801 cc (354.0 cu in.) | 3593 cc (219.3 cu in.) |
| Bore | 9.80 cm (3.86 in.) | 10.01 cm (3.94 in.) |
| Stroke | 12.70 cm (5.00 in.) | 11.40 cm (4.49 in.) |
| Rear PTO Type | Independent | Independent |
| Rear PTO Speed | 540 /1.000 RPM | 540 /1000 RPM |
| Torque Power | 1400 RPM | — |
| Torque Speed | 113.4 N·m (83.6 lb-ft) | — |
| Rated RPM | 2200 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Battery | 12 V | 12 V 100A |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Height | 261.0 cm (102.8 in.) | 261.0 cm (102.8 in.) |
| Width | 221.0 cm (87.0 in.) | — |
| Wheelbase | 263.0 cm (2WD: 101.2 in. (257.0 cm) 4WD: 103.5 in.) | 228.0 cm (89.8 in.) |
| Ground Clearance | 35.0 cm (2WD: 15.7 in. (40.0 cm) 4WD: 13.8 in.) | — |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 126.0 l (33.3 gal) | 80.0 l (21.1 gal) |
| Coolant Capacity | 20.1 l (5.3 gal) | 14.2 l (3.8 gal) |
| Hydraulic Capacity | 47.3 l (12.5 gal) | — |
| Gears | 12 forward and 4 reverse | 12 forward and 4 reverse |
| Chassis | 4×2 2WD or 4×4 MFWD 4WD | 4×2 2WD |
| Max. Travel Speed | 15.9 km/h (Forward: 18.2 MPH (29.3 km/h) Reverse: 9.9 MPH) | 13.7 km/h (Forward: 16.0 MPH (25.7 km/h) Reverse: 8.5 MPH) |
| Brakes | Differential wet disc | Differential wet disc |
| Drawbar Category | II | II |
| Cabin Type | Two-post ROPS | Open operator station, Cab optional. |
| Hitch Type | Position and draft control | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Hydrostatic power |
| Front Tires | Ag: 10.00-16 , 14.9-28 | 7.50-16, 6.00-19 |
| Rear Tires | Ag: 16.9-38 | 16.9 /14-34, 12.4/11-36, 13.6/12-36 |
| Hydraulic Type | Open center | Gear pump |
| Total Flow | 63.6 LPM (16.8 GPM) | — |
| Working Pressure | 206.8 bar (3000.0 psi) | 137.9 bar (2000.0 psi) |
| Valves | 2 | — |
| Weight | — | 3474.0 kg (7658.8 lbs) |
| Compression Ratio | — | 16.0:1 |
| Oil Capacity | — | 15.0 l (4.0 gal) |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | — | 42.0 l (11.1 gal) |
| Transmission Model | — | Hydra-Shift |
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