David Brown 885 vs Massey Ferguson 550
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The David Brown 885 and the Massey Ferguson 550 deliver the same power: 47 HP.
- The Massey Ferguson 550 is the more recent model: production started in 1977, versus 1971 for the David Brown 885.
- The Massey Ferguson 550 offers a higher rear lift capacity: 1415 kg versus 816 kg.
Full specs comparison
| David Brown 885 | Massey Ferguson 550 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 47 HP | 47 HP |
| Production years | 1971–1980 | 1977–1979 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 |
| Displacement | 2.4 L | 2.5 L |
| Weight | — | 2 082 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Partial power shift | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 12 / 4 | 8 / 2 |
| Rear lift capacity | 816 kg | 1 415 kg |
| Wheelbase | 195 cm | 208 cm |
| Length | 294 cm | 355 cm |
| Cab | Yes | Yes |