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Compare technical specifications, horsepower ratings, hydraulic capacities, and dimensions across all tractor models.
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Direct technical match-up between flagship models
40 HP
VS
+15.0%
46 HP
Quick Takeaways:⚡ Rated Power: David Brown 780 (+6.0 HP / +15.0%)🛢️ Displacement: David Brown 780 (+0.3 L)
Model overview
3 selected
Engine and power
Rated horsepower
40 HP
46 HP
785 HP+739.0 HP
PTO horsepower
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42.9 HP
529.6 HP+486.7 HP
Engine displacement
2.4 L
2.7 L
15.9 L+13.2 L
Cylinders
3 cylinders
3 cylinders
6 cylinders
Fuel type
Diesel
Diesel
Diesel
Transmission and drive
Drive system
4WD
2WD
Tracks (4-Track)
Transmission type
—
—
Full power shift (17F/2R)
Forward / reverse gears
8 fwd / 6 rev
6 fwd / 2 rev
17 fwd / 2 rev
Weight and capacities
Operating weight
2,120 kg
1,573 kg
27,760 kg+25,640 kg
Hydraulic total flow
5.8 GPM★ Leader
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ASABE Field Implement Capacity Matchup
Max Subsoiler (12" depth)
1 Shanks
1 Shanks
19 Shanks+18 Shanks
Max Disk Harrow (8 mph)
6 ft (2 m)
6 ft (2 m)
51 ft (16 m)+45 ft
Max Air Seeder (5.5 mph)
15 ft (5 m)
15 ft (5 m)
100 ft (30 m)+85 ft
Target Ballast & Balance
Heavy-draft standard (30/70 for 2WD, 40/60 for MFWD, 55/45 for 4WD)
5,400 lbs
40% Front / 60% Rear
4,685 lbs(Est. Cap)
30% Front / 70% Rear
76,500 lbs(Est. Cap)
50% Front / 50% Rear
Est. Fuel Burn (75% Load)
1.4 gal/h (5.3 L/h)
1.7 gal/h (6.4 L/h)
28.3 gal/h (107.1 L/h)
Provenance and serial decoders
Production years
1974–1977
1967–1971
2025
Assembly factory
St. Valentin, Lower Austria, Austria
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Fargo, North Dakota, USA
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