David Brown 1690 vs John Deere 4040
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The David Brown 1690 and the John Deere 4040 deliver the same power: 100 HP.
- The David Brown 1690 is the more recent model: production started in 1980, versus 1978 for the John Deere 4040.
Full specs comparison
| David Brown 1690 | John Deere 4040 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 100 HP | 100 HP |
| Production years | 1980–1984 | 1978–1982 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 |
| Displacement | 5.4 L | 6.6 L |
| Weight | 3 971 kg | — |
| Drive | 2WD or 4WD | 2WD or 4WD |
| Transmission | Synchronized | Partial power shift |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 12 / 4 | 16 / 6 |
| Rear lift capacity | — | 1 957 kg |
| Wheelbase | 255 cm | 264 cm |
| Length | — | 389 cm |
| Cab | Yes | Yes |
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