David Brown 1200 vs John Deere 2550
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The David Brown 1200 and the John Deere 2550 deliver the same power: 72 HP.
- The John Deere 2550 is the more recent model: production started in 1983, versus 1967 for the David Brown 1200.
- The John Deere 2550 offers a higher rear lift capacity: 1240 kg versus 997 kg.
Full specs comparison
| David Brown 1200 | John Deere 2550 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 72 HP | 72 HP |
| Production years | 1967–1971 | 1983–1986 |
| Fuel | Diesel | — |
| Cylinders | 4 | — |
| Displacement | 3.6 L | 3.9 L |
| Weight | 2 825 kg | — |
| Drive | 2WD or 4WD | 2WD or 4WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Synchronized |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 6 / 2 | 8 / 4 |
| Rear lift capacity | 997 kg | 1 240 kg |
| Wheelbase | 226 cm | 226 cm |
| Length | 363 cm | — |
| Cab | — | Yes |