David Brown 1490 Specs
Production
| Description | Utility tractor / Built in Meltham Mills, Huddersfield, England / Original price was $25,400 in 1983 |
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| Manufacturer | David Brown |
Engine
| Engine type | J.I. Case 3.6L 4-cyl diesel |
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| Fuel tank | 36 gal (136.3 L) |
| Air cleaner | dual dry element |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.939x4.500 inches (100 x 114 mm) |
| Compression | 16:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 15 qts (14.2 L) |
| Description | J.I. Case / turbocharged diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 219 ci (3.6 L) |
| Firing order | 1-2-4-3 |
| Oil capacity | 7.8 qts (7.4 L) |
| Power | 83 hp (61.9 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2200 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Drawbar (tested) | 60.31 hp (45.0 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 70 hp (52.2 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 70.51 hp (52.6 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | hydraulic dry disc / hydraulic dry disc |
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| Description | Three gears, plus reverse, with a four-range power shift. |
| Gears | 12 forward and 4 reverse / 12 forward and 4 reverse |
| Type | synchromesh / partial power shift |
| Transmission type | 12-speed synchromesh / 12-speed partial power shift |
| Transmission type | 12-speed synchromesh / 12-speed partial power shift |
Mechanical
| Cab | Two-post ROPS. Cab optional. |
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| Description | Power steering / Hydraulic wet disc brakes |
| Drive type | Two- or four-wheel drive |
Hydraulics
| Pressure | 2000 psi (137.9 bar) |
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| Total flow | 8.4 gpm (31.8 lpm) |
| Type | open center |
| Valves | 1 |
Hitch
| Rear lift | 4,400 lbs (1995 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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| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Ag front | 11L-15 |
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| Ag rear | 18.4-34 |
| 2WD Ground clearance | 21 inches (53 cm) |
| 4WD Ground clearance | 13 inches (33 cm) |
| Height (cab) | 105 inches (266 cm) |
| Height (exhaust) | 94 inches (238 cm) |
| Length | 143 inches (363 cm) |
| Rear tread | 60 to 80 inches (152 to 203 cm) / 62 to 88 inches *With power-adjust rear wheels. (157 to 223 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 88.5 inches (224 cm) |
| Width | 76.5 inches (194 cm) |
| Front tire | 11L-15 |
| Rear tire | 18.4-34 |
| Weight | 6490 to 7580 pounds |
| Wheelbase | 88.5 inches (224 cm) |
1490 Serial Numbers
| 1980 | 11180101 |
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| 1981 | 11182782 |
| 1982 | 11185693 |
| 1983 | 11188540 |
| 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 1490 Weight
| 2WD Cab Shipping | 7580 lbs (3438 kg) |
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| 2WD ROPS Shipping | 6490 lbs (2943 kg) |
| Max capacity | 11500 lbs (5216 kg) |
David Brown 1490 attachments
| Description | front-end loader |
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Nebraska Tractor Test 1381
| Description | Diesel 12-speed synchro 4WDMarch 17 - April 2, 1981Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1381 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 3-2 used for power test. / Gear 2-1 used for pull test. / Diesel 12-speed power shift 2WDMarch 18 - April 2, 1981Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1381 file / Drawbar performance / Gear 2-3 used for power test. / Gear 1-4 used for pull test. |
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| Fuel use | 4.2 gal/hour (15.9 l/hour) / 4.0 gal/hour (15.1 l/hour) / 4.3 gal/hour (16.3 l/hour) / 4.6 gal/hour (17.4 l/hour) |
| Max power | 60.31 hp (45.0 kW) / 60.12 hp (44.8 kW) |
| Max pull | 9919 lbs (4499 kg) / 8405 lbs (3812 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 70.51 hp (52.6 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 68.75 hp (51.3 kW) |
Tractor Tests
| Description | NTTL 1381: diesel 12-speed synchro 4WD / NTTL 1381: diesel 12-speed power shift 2WD |
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