David Brown 885 vs John Deere 1745F
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The David Brown 885 and the John Deere 1745F deliver the same power: 47 HP.
- The John Deere 1745F is the more recent model: production started in 1987, versus 1971 for the David Brown 885.
- The John Deere 1745F offers a higher rear lift capacity: 1450 kg versus 816 kg.
Full specs comparison
| David Brown 885 | John Deere 1745F | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 47 HP | 47 HP |
| Production years | 1971–1980 | 1987–1990 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 |
| Displacement | 2.4 L | 2.9 L |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD or 4WD |
| Transmission | Partial power shift | Synchronized |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 12 / 4 | 8 / 4 |
| Rear lift capacity | 816 kg | 1 450 kg |
| Wheelbase | 195 cm | 183 cm |
| Length | 294 cm | 310 cm |
| Cab | Yes | Yes |