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Years in Production / 1967–1971

David Brown

1200

Explore the specifications, hardware, and original references for the David Brown 1200.

72hp

Source index power

MFWD Optional

Drive

1967–1971

Production years

David Brown

Manufacturer

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At a glance

Production

Built in Meltham Mills, Huddersfield, England

Original price was $6,700 in 1971

Manufacturer: David Brown

Mechanical

Open operator station.

Drive: 4x2 2WD
Drive: 4x4 MFWD 4WD *Four-wheel drive became an option in 1970.

Hydraulics

Type: Selectamatic
Pump Flow: 6.86 gpm26.0 lpm

Hitch

Rear Type: II
Rear Lift: 2200 lbs (working)997 kg
Rear Lift: 3450 lbs (rated)1564 kg

Pto

Rear Pto: independent
Rear Type: 540
Rear Type: 540/1000

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Under the hood

Engine Detail

David Brown

diesel

4-cylinder

liquid-cooled

Displacement: 219.4 ci3.6 L
Bore Stroke: 3.94x4.50 inches100 x 114 mm
Power Gross: 72 hp53.7 kW
Rated Rpm: 2300
Operating Rpm: 700-2300
Starter Volts: 12
Oil Capacity: 7.8 qts7.4 L
Coolant Capacity: 14.4 qts13.6 L
Fuel Type: diesel
Cylinders: 4
Cooling: liquid-cooled

Engine Options

David Brown 3.6L 4-cyl diesel

Fuel Tank: 21.7 gal82.1 L

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Gears & controls

Transmission (Option 1)

Transmission Type: gear
Gears: 6 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch: dry disc
Oil Capacity: 43.3 qts41.0 L

Transmission (Option 2)

Gears: 12 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch: dry disc
Oil Capacity: 43.3 qts41.0 L

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Size. Stance. Footprint.

Dimensions

Length: 143 in363 cm
Width: 74 in187 cm
Height: 71 in180 cm
Height (cab): 100 in254 cm
Wheelbase: 87 in220 cm
Front tread: 52 in132 cm
Rear tread: 56 in142 cm

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Dimensions And Tires

2wd Wheelbase: 89 inches226 cm
4wd Wheelbase: 87 inches220 cm
Weight: 6230 to 6690 pounds
Front Tire: 7.50-16
Rear Tire: 13.6-382WD

Tires And Tracks

Standard Tires Ag: Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 13.6-382WD
Standard Tires Ag: Front: 10-24. Rear: 13.6-364WD

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Tractor Photos

See it in action

Videos

Watch David Brown 1200 videos from their original YouTube creators.

1971 David Brown 1200 Selectamatic 3.6 Litre 4-Cyl Diesel Tractor (68 HP) with David Brown Plough

Video by Incredible Classic Tractors

Watch on YouTube ↗

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Tests (NTTL)

Nebraska Tractor Test 976Nebraska test report ↗

Diesel 6 speed 2WDMay 22 - June 1, 1968

PTO performance

Drawbar performance

Gear 1H used for power test.

Gear 1L used for pull test.

Id: 976
Power At Rated Engine Speed: 65.23 hp48.6 kW
Fuel Use: 4.1 gal/hour15.5 l/hour
Fuel Use: 3.7 gal/hour14.0 l/hour
Power At Rated Pto Speed: 60.66 hp45.2 kW
Max Power: 54.76 hp40.8 kW
Max Pull: 8385 lbs3803 kg