David Brown 990 vs International Harvester 553
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The David Brown 990 and the International Harvester 553 deliver the same power: 52 HP.
- The International Harvester 553 is the more recent model: production started in 1972, versus 1961 for the David Brown 990.
Full specs comparison
| David Brown 990 | International Harvester 553 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 52 HP | 52 HP |
| Production years | 1961–1980 | 1972–1974 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 4 | 3 |
| Displacement | 3 L | 2.9 L |
| Weight | — | 2 698 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD or 4WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Partial power shift |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 6 / 2 | 8 / 4 |
| Rear lift capacity | — | 2 000 kg |
| Wheelbase | 194 cm | 199 cm |
| Length | 299 cm | 342 cm |