David Brown 885 Specs ( 1971-1980 )
Production
| Description | Utility tractor / Built in Meltham Mills, Huddersfield, England / The model 885 was in production when Case (Tenneco) purchased David Brown. The tractor continued in production under the David Brown name for most markets, while carrying the Case name in North America. |
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| Manufacturer | David Brown |
| Original price | $7,400 (1976) |
Engine
| Engine type | David Brown 2.7L 3-cyl diesel / David Brown 2.4L 3-cyl gasoline |
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| Air cleaner | oil bath / oil bath |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.939x4.5 inches (100 x 114 mm) / 3.939x4.00 inches (100 x 102 mm) |
| Compression | 17:1 / 6.75:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 9 qts (8.5 L) |
| Description | David Brown / diesel / 3-cylinder / liquid-cooled / David Brown / gasoline / 3-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 164.4 ci (2.7 L) / 146.1 ci (2.4 L) |
| Firing order | 1-2-3 |
| Oil capacity | 6.6 qts (6.2 L) |
| Power (net) | 47.3 hp (35.3 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2200 / 2200 |
| Starter volts | 12 / 12 |
| Engine type | David Brown 2.7L 3-cyl diesel / David Brown 2.4L 3-cyl gasoline |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 37 hp (27.6 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 36.56 hp (27.3 kW) |
| Engine (net) | 47.3 hp (35.3 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 43 hp (32.1 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 43.20 hp (32.2 kW) |
Transmission
| Description | Three gears, plus reverse, in four ranges. Synchronized up-shifts from 1-to-2 and 2-to-3 and synchronized down-shift from 3-to-2. |
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| Gears | 12 forward and 4 reverse |
| Oil capacity | 24.3 qts (23.0 L) |
| Transmission type | 12-speed partially synchronized |
| Type | partially synchronized |
Mechanical
| Cab | Cab optional. |
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| Description | Differential mechanical drum brakes |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
| Steering | manual |
Capacity
| Fuel | 12.7 gal (48.1 L) |
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| Hydraulic system | 6 gal (22.7 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 6 gal (22.7 L) |
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| Pressure | 2000 psi (137.9 bar) |
| Total flow | 7.4 gpm (28.0 lpm) |
| Type | open |
Hitch
| Rear lift | 1,800 lbs (recommended) (816 kg) |
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| Rear Type | I, II |
PTO
| Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 |
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Electrical
| Battery AH | 86 |
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| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging system | alternator |
Dimensions & Tires
| Ag front | 6.00-16 |
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| Ag rear | 14.9-28 / 12.4-28 |
| Clearance (drawbar) | 12 inches (30 cm) |
| Clearance (front axle) | 17 inches (43 cm) |
| Height (hood) | 51 inches (129 cm) |
| Height (ROPS) | 94 inches (238 cm) |
| Length | 116 inches (294 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 77 inches (195 cm) |
| Width | 65 inches (165 cm) |
| Front tire | 6.00-16 |
| Rear tire | 14.9-28 |
| Weight | 4,265 lbs (1934 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 77 inches (195 cm) |
885 Serial Number Location
| Description | On the right front side of the frame |
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885 Serial Numbers
| 1971 | 620001 |
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| 1972 | 620336 |
| 1973 | 624731 |
| 1974 | 630611 |
| 1975 | 634830 |
| 1976 | 11000001 |
| 1977 | 11005148 |
| 1978 | 11011088 |
| 1979 | 11015095 |
| 1980 | 11019389 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
David Brown 885 Weight
| Max capacity | 5,400 lbs (2449 kg) |
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| Max Drawbar | 2,500 lbs (1134 kg) |
| Operating | 4,265 lbs (1934 kg) |
Nebraska Tractor Test 1137
| Description | Diesel 12-speed 2WDJune 18 - 29, 1973Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1137 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance |
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| Fuel use | 2.7 gal/hour (10.2 l/hour) / 2.5 gal/hour (9.5 l/hour) / 2.6 gal/hour (9.8 l/hour) |
| Max power | 36.56 hp (27.3 kW) |
| Max pull | 5,135 lbs (2329 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 43.20 hp (32.2 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 40.87 hp (30.5 kW) |
Nebraska Tractor Test 1143
| Description | Gasoline 12-speed 2WDSeptember 17 - October 3, 1973Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1143 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance |
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| Fuel use | 3.8 gal/hour (14.4 l/hour) / 3.4 gal/hour (12.9 l/hour) / 4.3 gal/hour (16.3 l/hour) |
| Max power | 32.09 hp (23.9 kW) |
| Max pull | 5,308 lbs (2407 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 39.26 hp (29.3 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 37.26 hp (27.8 kW) |
References
| Description | 885 - 46hp Tractor published in 1971, by David Brown / 885 Synchromesh published by David Brown / DB885 published by David Brown |
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Tractor Tests
| Description | NTTL 1137: diesel 12-speed 2WD / NTTL 1143: gasoline 12-speed 2WD |
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