David Brown 1290 Specs ( 1980-1983 )
Production
| Description | Utility tractor / Built in Meltham Mills, Huddersfield, England / Original price was $20,100 in 1983 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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. |
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| Drive type | Two- or four-wheel drive |
Capacity
| Fuel | 19 gal (71.9 L) |
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| Hydraulic system | 7.1 gal (26.9 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 7.1 gal (26.9 L) |
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| Pump flow | 7.25 gpm (27.4 lpm) |
| Type | open center |
| Valves | 1 or 2 |
Hitch
| Rear Type | 2/1 |
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PTO
| Rear PTO | transmission |
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| Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
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| Charging amps | 26 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Ag front | 7.50-16 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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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. |
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| 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. |
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