This page provides a detailed comparison of the specifications for the David Brown 885 and the John Deere 970.
| David Brown 885 | John Deere 970 | |
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| Engine | ||
| Engine Manufacturer | David Brown | Yanmar |
| Engine Model | 3 cylinder vertical gasoline | 4TN82 |
| Engine Cooling Type | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Engine Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Engine Induction Type | Natural | Natural aspiration |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 | 4 |
| Engine Displacement Value | 146 ci (2.4 L) | 111 ci (1.8 L) |
| Engine Rated Rpm | 2200 | 2400 |
| Engine Power Output Value | 39 hp (29.3 kW) | 33 hp (24.6 kW) |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission Type | Selective gear fixed ratio | Collar shift |
| Transmission Forward Gears | 12 | 9 |
| Transmission Reverse Gears | 4 | 2 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length Value | 115.7 | 122.8 |
| Width Value | 65 | - |
| Operating Weight Value | 4020 lb (1823 kg) | 2667 lb (1210 kg) |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Chassis | 4x2 | 4x2 2WD |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD |
| Front Tire Type | - | - |
| Rear Tire Type | - | - |
| Hitch Type | Rear | - |
| Hitch Category | I, II | I |
| Hitch Position | Rear | - |
| Hitch Capacity Value | 1808 lb (820 kg) | 2011 lb (912 kg) |
| Hydraulic System Type | Open center | Open center |
| Operator Station Type | Open operator station | Open operator station with two-post ROPS |
| Starter Type | 12-volt electric | Electric |
