David Brown 1200 tractor specifications

1967 - 1971

Production

Production Manufacturer:David Brown
Factory:Meltham Mills, Huddersfield, England
Original price:$6,700 (1971 )

David Brown 1200 Power

David Brown 1200 Power Engine (gross):72 hp
53.7 kW
PTO (claimed):64.6 hp
48.2 kW
Drawbar (tested):54.76 hp
40.8 kW
PTO (tested):65.23 hp
48.6 kW
power test details ...

1967 - 1971

Nebraska Tractor Test 976

Nebraska Tractor Test 976
Diesel 6 speed 2WD May 22 - June 1, 1968 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 976 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed:	65.23 hp 48.6 kW
Fuel use:	4.1 gal/hour 15.5 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed:	60.66 hp 45.2 kW
Fuel use:	3.7 gal/hour 14.0 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	54.76 hp 40.8 kW
Fuel use:	4.1 gal/hour 15.5 l/hour
Gear 1H used for power test.
Max pull:	8385 lbs 3803 kg
Gear 1L used for pull test.

David Brown 1200 Engine

David Brown 1200 Engine David Brown 3.6L 4-cyl diesel Fuel tank:21.7 gal
82.1 L
Engine details ...

1967 - 1971

Engine Detail

Engine Detail
David Brown
diesel
4-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement:	219.4 ci 3.6 L
Bore/Stroke:	3.94x4.50 inches 100 x 114 mm
Power (gross):	72 hp 53.7 kW
Rated RPM:	2300
Operating RPM:	700-2300
Starter volts:	12
Oil capacity:	7.8 qts 7.4 L
Coolant capacity:	14.4 qts 13.6 L

Mechanical

Mechanical Chassis:4x2 2WD
4x4 MFWD 4WD*Four-wheel drive became an option in 1970.
Cab:Open operator station.
Transmissions:6-speed gear
12-speed
Transmission details ...

1967 - 1971

Transmissions overview

Transmissions overview
6-speed gear
12-speed

Transmission

Transmission
Type:	gear
Gears:	6 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch:	dry disc
Oil capacity:	43.3 qts 41.0 L

Speeds

Speeds

Transmission

Transmission
Gears:	12 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch:	dry disc
Oil capacity:	43.3 qts 41.0 L

Speeds

Speeds

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type:Selectamatic
Pump flow:6.86 gpm
26.0 lpm

Tractor hitch

Tractor hitch Rear Type:II
Rear lift:2200 lbs
997 kg (working)
3450 lbs
1564 kg (rated)

Power Take-off (PTO)

Power Take-off (PTO) Rear PTO:independent
Rear RPM:540
540/1000

Dimensions & Tires

Dimensions & Tires 2WD Wheelbase:89 inches
226 cm
4WD Wheelbase:87 inches
220 cm
Weight:6230 to 6690 pounds
Front tire:7.50-16
Rear tire:13.6-38 (2WD)
Full dimensions and tires ...

1967 - 1971

David Brown 1200 Tires

David Brown 1200 Tires
Standard tires (ag):	Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 13.6-38 (2WD)
	Front: 10-24. Rear: 13.6-36 (4WD)

Dimensions

Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase:	89 inches 226 cm
4WD Wheelbase:	87 inches 220 cm
Length:	143 inches 363 cm
2WD Width:	70 inches 177 cm
4WD Width:	74 inches 187 cm
2WD Weight:	6230 lbs 2825 kg
4WD Weight:	6690 lbs 3034 kg
2WD Clearance (front axle):	21.4 inches 54 cm
4WD Clearance (front axle):	14.2 inches 36 cm
2WD Clearance (drawbar):	16.5 inches 41 cm
4WD Clearance (drawbar):	15.9 inches 40 cm
2WD Front tread:	52 to 72 inches 132 to 182 cm
Rear tread:	56 to 80 inches 142 to 203 cm

David Brown 1200 Height

David Brown 1200 Height
2WD Steering wheel:	68 inches 172 cm
4WD Steering wheel:	71 inches 180 cm
Cab:	100 inches 254 cm
2WD Exhaust:	90 inches 228 cm
4WD Exhaust:	93 inches 236 cm