David Brown 1210 Specs ( 1971-1976 )
Production
| Description | Utility tractor / Built in Meltham Mills, Huddersfield, England / Original price was $11,500 in 1976 |
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| Manufacturer | David Brown |
Engine
| Engine type | David Brown 3.6L 4-cyl diesel |
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| Fuel tank | 21.5 gal (81.4 L) |
| Air cleaner | oil bath |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.939x4.50 inches (100 x 114 mm) |
| Compression | 17:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 15 qts (14.2 L) |
| Description | David Brown / diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 219 ci (3.6 L) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Drawbar (tested) | 55.83 hp (41.6 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 61 hp (45.5 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 65.98 hp (49.2 kW) |
Transmission
| Gears | 12 forward and 4 reverse |
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| Transmission type | 12-speed |
Mechanical
| Cab | Cab optional. |
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| Description | Power steering / Differential mechanical shoe brakes |
| Drive type | Two- or four-wheel drive |
Hydraulics
| Pressure | 2500 psi (172.4 bar) |
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| Pump flow | 6.9 gpm (26.1 lpm) |
| Type | open center |
Hitch
| Rear lift | 2,200 lbs (recommended) (997 kg) |
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| Rear Type | II |
PTO
| Rear PTO | independent |
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| Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
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| Charging amps | 26 |
| Charging system | alternator |
Dimensions & Tires
| 2WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 8.4/15-30 |
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| 4WD Optional tires (ag) | Front: 11-24. Rear: 13.6/12-38 |
| 4WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 10-24. Rear: 18.4/15-30 |
| 2WD Clearance (drawbar) | 17 inches (43 cm) |
| 2WD Clearance (front axle) | 21 inches (53 cm) |
| 2WD Front tread | 52 to 72 inches (132 to 182 cm) |
| 2WD Wheelbase | 89 inches (226 cm) |
| 4WD Clearance (drawbar) | 19.5 inches (49 cm) |
| 4WD Clearance (front axle) | 18.5 inches (46 cm) |
| 4WD Front tread | 66 inches (167 cm) |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 88 inches (223 cm) |
| Height (exhaust) | 90 inches (228 cm) |
| Length | 143 inches (363 cm) |
| Width | 78 inches (198 cm) |
| 2WD Rear tire | 8.4/15-30 |
| 2WD Wheelbase | 89 inches (226 cm) |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 88 inches (223 cm) |
| Front tire | 7.50-16 |
| Weight | 5860 to 6910 pounds |
1210 Serial Numbers
| 1971 | 720001 |
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| 1972 | 720053 |
| 1973 | 722305 |
| 1974 | 724659 |
| 1975 | 728080 |
| 1976 | 11150001 |
| 1977 | 11154968 |
| 1978 | 11159654 |
| 1979 | 11163305 |
| 1980 | 11166342 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
| Location: | Data plate on clutch housing |
David Brown 1210 Weight
| 2WD Operating | 5860 lbs (2658 kg) |
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| 4WD Operating | 6910 lbs (3134 kg) |
| Ballasted | 10440 lbs (4735 kg) |
Nebraska Tractor Test 1142
| Description | Diesel 12-speed 2WDSeptember 17 - October 1, 1973Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1142 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance |
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| Fuel use | 4.1 gal/hour (15.5 l/hour) / 3.6 gal/hour (13.6 l/hour) / 4.1 gal/hour (15.5 l/hour) |
| Max power | 55.83 hp (41.6 kW) |
| Max pull | 8,097 lbs (3672 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 65.98 hp (49.2 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 59.40 hp (44.3 kW) |
Variants
| 1210 | synchromesh |
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| 1212 | power shift |