David Brown 1490 vs SAME Mercury 85
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The David Brown 1490 and the SAME Mercury 85 deliver the same power: 83 HP.
- The SAME Mercury 85 is the more recent model: production started in 1981, versus 1980 for the David Brown 1490.
- The SAME Mercury 85 offers a higher rear lift capacity: 3700 kg versus 1995 kg.
Full specs comparison
| David Brown 1490 | SAME Mercury 85 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 83 HP | 83 HP |
| Production years | 1980–1983 | 1981–1985 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Displacement | 3.6 L | 4.2 L |
| Drive | 2WD or 4WD | 2WD or 4WD |
| Transmission | Synchronized | Synchronized |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 12 / 4 | — |
| Rear lift capacity | 1 995 kg | 3 700 kg |
| Wheelbase | 224 cm | 231 cm |
| Length | 363 cm | 363 cm |
| Cab | Yes | Yes |