David Brown 780 vs Oliver 550
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The David Brown 780 and the Oliver 550 deliver the same power: 46 HP.
- The David Brown 780 is the more recent model: production started in 1967, versus 1958 for the Oliver 550.
Full specs comparison
| David Brown 780 | Oliver 550 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 46 HP | 46 HP |
| Production years | 1967–1971 | 1958–1975 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 3 | 4 |
| Displacement | 2.7 L | 2.5 L |
| Weight | 1 573 kg | — |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 12 / 4 | 6 / 2 |
| Rear lift capacity | 725 kg | — |
| Wheelbase | 192 cm | 185 cm |
| Length | 283 cm | 304 cm |