David Brown 1290 vs John Deere 4720
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The David Brown 1290 and the John Deere 4720 deliver the same power: 58 HP.
- The John Deere 4720 is the more recent model: production started in 2005, versus 1980 for the David Brown 1290.
Full specs comparison
| David Brown 1290 | John Deere 4720 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 58 HP | 58 HP |
| Production years | 1980–1983 | 2005–2014 |
| Fuel | Diesel | — |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Displacement | 3.6 L | 2.4 L |
| Weight | 2 444 kg | — |
| Drive | 2WD or 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | Synchronized | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 12 / 4 | — |
| Rear lift capacity | — | 1 134 kg |
| Wheelbase | 210 cm | 181 cm |
| Length | 342 cm | 325 cm |
| Cab | — | Yes |