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David Brown 1200 Selectamatic Specs ( 1967-1971 )

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Production

Description Built in Meltham Mills, Huddersfield, England / Original price was $6,700 in 1971
Manufacturer David Brown

Engine

Engine type David Brown 3.6L 4-cyl diesel
Fuel tank 21.7 gal (82.1 L)
Bore/Stroke 3.94x4.50 inches (100 x 114 mm)
Coolant capacity 14.4 qts (13.6 L)
Description David Brown / diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled
Displacement 219.4 ci (3.6 L)
Oil capacity 7.8 qts (7.4 L)
Operating RPM 700-2300
Power (gross) 72 hp (53.7 kW)
Rated RPM 2300
Starter volts 12
Drawbar (tested) 54.76 hp (40.8 kW)
Engine (gross) 72 hp (53.7 kW)
PTO (claimed) 64.6 hp (48.2 kW)
PTO (tested) 65.23 hp (48.6 kW)

Transmission

Clutch dry disc / dry disc
Gears 6 forward and 2 reverse / 12 forward and 4 reverse
Oil capacity 43.3 qts (41.0 L) / 43.3 qts (41.0 L)
Type gear
Transmission type 6-speed gear / 12-speed
Transmission type 6-speed gear / 12-speed

Mechanical

Cab Open operator station.
Drive 4x2 2WD

Hydraulics

Pump flow 6.86 gpm (26.0 lpm)
Type Selectamatic

Hitch

Rear lift 2200 lbs (working) (997 kg)
Rear Type II

PTO

Rear PTO independent
Rear PTO Type 540

Dimensions & Tires

Standard tires (ag) Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 13.6-38 (2WD)
2WD Clearance (drawbar) 16.5 inches (41 cm)
2WD Clearance (front axle) 21.4 inches (54 cm)
2WD Front tread 52 to 72 inches (132 to 182 cm)
2WD Weight 6230 lbs (2825 kg)
2WD Wheelbase 89 inches (226 cm)
2WD Width 70 inches (177 cm)
4WD Clearance (drawbar) 15.9 inches (40 cm)
4WD Clearance (front axle) 14.2 inches (36 cm)
4WD Weight 6690 lbs (3034 kg)
4WD Wheelbase 87 inches (220 cm)
4WD Width 74 inches (187 cm)
Length 143 inches (363 cm)
Rear tread 56 to 80 inches (142 to 203 cm)
2WD Wheelbase 89 inches (226 cm)
4WD Wheelbase 87 inches (220 cm)
Front tire 7.50-16
Rear tire 13.6-38 (2WD)
Weight 6230 to 6690 pounds

1200 Serial Numbers

1967 700001
1968 704433
1969 707958
1970 712203
1971 716091
Description FAQ: How to read a serial number table.
Location: Clutch housing

David Brown 1200 Height

2WD Exhaust 90 inches (228 cm)
2WD Steering wheel 68 inches (172 cm)
4WD Exhaust 93 inches (236 cm)
4WD Steering wheel 71 inches (180 cm)
Cab 100 inches (254 cm)

Nebraska Tractor Test 976

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

References

Description 1200 Selectamatic published in 1967, by David Brown / 1200 Selectamatic published in 1969, by David Brown