David Brown 1490 vs John Deere 5083E
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The David Brown 1490 and the John Deere 5083E deliver the same power: 83 HP.
- The John Deere 5083E is the more recent model: production started in 2008, versus 1980 for the David Brown 1490.
- The David Brown 1490 offers a higher rear lift capacity: 1995 kg versus 1457 kg.
Full specs comparison
| David Brown 1490 | John Deere 5083E | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 83 HP | 83 HP |
| Production years | 1980–1983 | 2008–2012 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Displacement | 3.6 L | 4.5 L |
| Weight | — | 3 265 kg |
| Drive | 2WD or 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | Synchronized | Partial power shift |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 12 / 4 | — |
| Rear lift capacity | 1 995 kg | 1 457 kg |
| Wheelbase | 224 cm | 217 cm |
| Length | 363 cm | 374 cm |
| Cab | Yes | Yes |