David Brown 1490 tractor specifications

Utility tractor

Production

Production Manufacturer:David Brown
Type:Utility tractor
Factory:Meltham Mills, Huddersfield, England
Original price:$25,400 (1983 )

David Brown 1490 Power

David Brown 1490 Power Engine:83 hp
61.9 kW
PTO (claimed):70 hp
52.2 kW
Drawbar (tested):60.31 hp
45.0 kW
PTO (tested):70.51 hp
52.6 kW
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Nebraska Tractor Test 1381

Nebraska Tractor Test 1381
Diesel 12-speed synchro 4WD March 17 - April 2, 1981 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1381 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed:	70.51 hp 52.6 kW
Fuel use:	4.2 gal/hour 15.9 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed:	68.75 hp 51.3 kW
Fuel use:	4.0 gal/hour 15.1 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	60.31 hp 45.0 kW
Fuel use:	4.3 gal/hour 16.3 l/hour
Gear 3-2 used for power test.
Max pull:	9919 lbs 4499 kg
Gear 2-1 used for pull test.

Nebraska Tractor Test 1381

Nebraska Tractor Test 1381
Diesel 12-speed power shift 2WD March 18 - April 2, 1981 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1381 file
Drawbar performance
Max power:	60.12 hp 44.8 kW
Fuel use:	4.6 gal/hour 17.4 l/hour
Gear 2-3 used for power test.
Max pull:	8405 lbs 3812 kg
Gear 1-4 used for pull test.

David Brown 1490 Engine

David Brown 1490 Engine J.I. Case 3.6L 4-cyl diesel Fuel tank:36 gal
136.3 L
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Engine Detail

Engine Detail
J.I. Case
turbocharged diesel
4-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement:	219 ci 3.6 L
Bore/Stroke:	3.939x4.500 inches 100 x 114 mm
Power:	83 hp 61.9 kW
Air cleaner:	dual dry element
Compression:	16:1
Rated RPM:	2200
Firing order:	1-2-4-3
Starter volts:	12
Oil capacity:	7.8 qts 7.4 L
Coolant capacity:	15 qts 14.2 L

Mechanical

Mechanical Chassis:4x2 2WD
4x4 MFWD 4WD
Steering:power
Brakes:hydraulic wet disc
Cab:Two-post ROPS. Cab optional.
Transmissions:12-speed synchromesh
12-speed partial power shift
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Transmissions overview

Transmissions overview
12-speed synchromesh
12-speed partial power shift

Transmission

Transmission
Type:	synchromesh
Gears:	12 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch:	hydraulic dry disc

Transmission

Transmission
Type:	partial power shift
Gears:	12 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch:	hydraulic dry disc
Three gears, plus reverse, with a four-range power shift.

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type:open center
Pressure:2000 psi
137.9 bar
Valves:1
Total flow:8.4 gpm
31.8 lpm

Tractor hitch

Tractor hitch Rear Type:II
Rear lift:4,400 lbs
1995 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)

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

Dimensions & Tires

Dimensions & Tires Wheelbase:88.5 inches
224 cm
Weight:6490 to 7580 pounds
Front tire:11L-15
Rear tire:18.4-34
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David Brown 1490 Tires

David Brown 1490 Tires
Ag front:	11L-15
Ag rear:	18.4-34

Dimensions

Dimensions
Wheelbase:	88.5 inches 224 cm
Length:	143 inches 363 cm
Width:	76.5 inches 194 cm
Height (cab):	105 inches 266 cm
Height (exhaust):	94 inches 238 cm
2WD Ground clearance:	21 inches 53 cm
4WD Ground clearance:	13 inches 33 cm
Rear tread:	60 to 80 inches 152 to 203 cm
Rear tread:	62 to 88 inches 157 to 223 cm *With power-adjust rear wheels.

David Brown 1490 Weight

David Brown 1490 Weight
2WD ROPS Shipping:	6490 lbs 2943 kg
2WD Cab Shipping:	7580 lbs 3438 kg
Max capacity:	11500 lbs 5216 kg

David Brown 1490 attachments

David Brown 1490 attachments front-end loader Attachment details ...

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J.I. Case 66L Loader

J.I. Case 66L Loader
Height (to pin):	126.8 inches 322 cm
Dump reach:	43 inches 109 cm
Dump angle:	45°
Rollback angle:	12°
Breakout force (at pin):	4775 lbs 2165 kg
Lift to full height (at pin):	2100 lbs 952 kg
Bucket width:	48 inches 121 cm
	60 inches 152 cm
	66 inches 167 cm
	72 inches 182 cm
	83 inches 210 cm

1490 Serial Numbers

1490 Serial Numbers Location:Serial number stamped into the top of the tractor's frame on the right side, next to the engine.
1980:11180101
1981:11182782
1982:11185693
1983:11188540

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