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David Brown 1290 Specs ( 1980-1983 )

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Production

Description Utility tractor / Built in Meltham Mills, Huddersfield, England / Original price was $20,100 in 1983
Manufacturer David Brown (a part of J.I. Case)

Engine

Engine type J.I. Case 3.2L 4-cyl diesel / J.I. Case 3.6L 4-cyl diesel
Air cleaner dual dry element / dual dry element
Bore/Stroke 3.94x4.00 inches (100 x 102 mm) / 3.94x4.50 inches (100 x 114 mm)
Compression 17:1
Coolant capacity 14.8 qts (14.0 L)
Description J.I. Case / diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled / 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 195 ci (3.2 L) / 219 ci (3.6 L)
Oil capacity 7.9 qts (7.5 L)
Rated RPM 2200 / 2200
Starter volts 12
Engine type J.I. Case 3.2L 4-cyl diesel / J.I. Case 3.6L 4-cyl diesel
Drawbar (tested) 44.81 hp (33.4 kW)
PTO (claimed) 53 hp (39.5 kW)
PTO (tested) 53.73 hp (40.1 kW)

Transmission

Clutch dry disc
Gears 12 forward and 4 reverse
Oil capacity 28.5 qts (27.0 L)
Transmission type 12-speed synchromesh
Type synchromesh

Mechanical

Description Power steering / Mechanical drum brakes / Two-post ROPS.
Drive type Two- or four-wheel drive

Capacity

Fuel 19 gal (71.9 L)
Hydraulic system 7.1 gal (26.9 L)

Hydraulics

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

Hitch

Rear Type 2/1

PTO

Rear PTO transmission
Rear PTO Type 540

Electrical

Battery volts 12
Charging amps 26
Charging system alternator
Ground negative

Dimensions & Tires

Ag front 7.50-16
Ag rear 16.9-30
2WD Clearance (front axle) 21 inches (53 cm)
4WD Clearance (front axle) 13 inches (33 cm)
Height (exhaust) 88 inches (223 cm)
Length 135 inches (342 cm)
Max weight 10,500 lbs (4762 kg)
Shipping weight 5,390 lbs (2444 kg)
Wheelbase 83 inches (210 cm)
Front tire 7.50-16
Rear tire 16.9-30
Weight 5,390 lbs (2444 kg)
Wheelbase 83 inches (210 cm)

1290 Serial Numbers

1980 11050101
1981 11050444
1982 11053999
1983 11055483
Description FAQ: How to read a serial number table.
Location: Serial number stamped into the top of the tractor's frame on the right side, next to the engine.

David Brown 1290 attachments

Description front-end loader

Nebraska Tractor Test 1379

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

Speeds

Description With 16.9x30 rear tires.