David Brown 1290 tractor specifications

1980 - 1983

1980 - 1983 Utility tractor

Production

Production Manufacturer:David Brown (a part of J.I. Case)
Type:Utility tractor
Factory:Meltham Mills, Huddersfield, England
Original price:$20,100 (1983 )

David Brown 1290 Power

David Brown 1290 Power PTO (claimed):53 hp
39.5 kW
Drawbar (tested):44.81 hp
33.4 kW
PTO (tested):53.73 hp
40.1 kW
power test details ...

1980 - 1983

Utility tractor

Nebraska Tractor Test 1379

Nebraska Tractor Test 1379
Diesel 12-speed 4WD March 18 - April 13, 1981 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1379 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed:	53.73 hp 40.1 kW
Fuel use:	3.6 gal/hour 13.6 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed:	47.80 hp 35.6 kW
Fuel use:	3.1 gal/hour 11.7 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	44.81 hp 33.4 kW
Fuel use:	3.5 gal/hour 13.2 l/hour
Gear 4-1 used for power test.
Max pull:	8445 lbs 3830 kg
Gear 2-1 used for pull test.

David Brown 1290 Engines

David Brown 1290 Engines J.I. Case 3.2L 4-cyl diesel J.I. Case 3.6L 4-cyl diesel Engine details ...

1980 - 1983

Utility tractor

Engines overview

Engines overview
J.I. Case 3.2L 4-cyl diesel
J.I. Case 3.6L 4-cyl diesel

Engine Detail

Engine Detail
J.I. Case
diesel
4-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement:	195 ci 3.2 L
Bore/Stroke:	3.94x4.00 inches 100 x 102 mm
Air cleaner:	dual dry element
Compression:	17:1
Rated RPM:	2200
Starter volts:	12
Oil capacity:	7.9 qts 7.5 L
Coolant capacity:	14.8 qts 14.0 L

Engine Detail

Engine Detail
J.I. Case
diesel
4-cylinder
liquid-cooled
The 3.6 liter engine was introduced at serial number 11052369 in tractors with an independent PTO and serial number 11052410 on tractors with a continuous PTO.
Displacement:	219 ci 3.6 L
Bore/Stroke:	3.94x4.50 inches 100 x 114 mm
Air cleaner:	dual dry element
Rated RPM:	2200

Mechanical

Mechanical Chassis:4x2 2WD
4x4 MFWD 4WD
Steering:power
Brakes:mechanical drum
Cab:Two-post ROPS.
Transmission:12-speed synchromesh
Transmission details ...

1980 - 1983

Utility tractor

Transmission

Transmission
Type:	synchromesh
Gears:	12 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch:	dry disc
Oil capacity:	28.5 qts 27.0 L

Speeds

Speeds
With 16.9x30 rear tires.

Capacity

Capacity Fuel:19 gal
71.9 L
Hydraulic system:7.1 gal
26.9 L

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type:open center
Capacity:7.1 gal
26.9 L
Valves:1 or 2
Pump flow:7.25 gpm
27.4 lpm

Tractor hitch

Tractor hitch Rear Type:2/1

Power Take-off (PTO)

Power Take-off (PTO) Rear PTO:transmission
independent*Optional
Rear RPM:540

Dimensions & Tires

Dimensions & Tires Wheelbase:83 inches
210 cm
Weight:5,390 lbs
2444 kg
Front tire:7.50-16
Rear tire:16.9-30
Full dimensions and tires ...

1980 - 1983

Utility tractor

David Brown 1290 Tires

David Brown 1290 Tires
Ag front:	7.50-16
Ag rear:	16.9-30

Dimensions

Dimensions
Wheelbase:	83 inches 210 cm
Length:	135 inches 342 cm
Height (exhaust):	88 inches 223 cm
Shiping weight:	5,390 lbs 2444 kg
Max weight:	10,500 lbs 4762 kg
2WD Clearance (front axle):	21 inches 53 cm
4WD Clearance (front axle):	13 inches 33 cm

David Brown 1290 attachments

David Brown 1290 attachments front-end loader Attachment details ...

1980 - 1983

Utility tractor

J.I. Case 56L Loader

J.I. Case 56L Loader
Loader weight:	1500 lbs 680 kg
Height (to pin):	113.5 inches 288 cm
Dump reach:	30 inches 76 cm
Dump angle:	47°
Rollback angle:	17°
Breakout force (at pin):	2550 lbs 1156 kg
Lift to full height (at pin):	1880 lbs 852 kg
Bucket width:	48 inches 121 cm
	60 inches 152 cm
	66 inches 167 cm
	72 inches 182 cm
	83 inches 210 cm

1290 Serial Numbers

1290 Serial Numbers Location:Serial number stamped into the top of the tractor's frame on the right side, next to the engine.
1980:11050101
1981:11050444
1982:11053999
1983:11055483

how to read serial numbers...