Tractor · 1967Unverified
David Brown 1200 Selectamatic
David Brown 1200 Selectamatic · 72 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.
Rated power
72 hp
Max power
40.8 kW
Weight
6230 to 6690 pounds
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Overview
ManufacturerDavid BrownReference
Built in Meltham Mills, Huddersfield, EnglandReference
Original price was $6,700 in 1971Reference
Drive4x2 2WDReference
Drive4x4 MFWD 4WDReference
Open operator station.Reference
Engine
David Brown 3.6L 4-cyl dieselReference
Fuel tank82.1 LReference
Engine (gross)53.7 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)40.8 kWReference
David BrownReference
dieselReference
4-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement3.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke100 x 114 mmReference
Power (gross)53.7 kWReference
Rated RPM2300Reference
Operating RPM700-2300Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Oil capacity7.4 LReference
Coolant capacity13.6 LReference
Power at rated engine speed48.6 kWReference
Max power40.8 kWReference
Transmission
6-speed gearReference
12-speedReference
TypegearReference
Gears6 forward and 2 reverseReference
Clutchdry discReference
Oil capacity41.0 LReference
Gears12 forward and 4 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)48.2 kWReference
PTO (tested)48.6 kWReference
TypeSelectamaticReference
Pump flow26.0 lpmReference
Rear TypeIIReference
Rear lift997 kgReference
Rear lift1564 kgReference
Rear PTOindependentReference
Rear PTO Type540Reference
Rear PTO Type540/1000Reference
Power at rated PTO speed45.2 kWReference
Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase226 cmReference
4WD Wheelbase220 cmReference
Weight6230 to 6690 poundsReference
Front tire7.50-16Reference
Rear tire13.6-38 (2WD)Reference
Standard tires (ag)Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 13.6-38 (2WD)Reference
Standard tires (ag)Front: 10-24. Rear: 13.6-36 (4WD)Reference
Length363 cmReference
2WD Width177 cmReference
4WD Width187 cmReference
2WD Weight2825 kgReference
4WD Weight3034 kgReference
2WD Clearance (front axle)54 cmReference
4WD Clearance (front axle)36 cmReference
2WD Clearance (drawbar)41 cmReference
4WD Clearance (drawbar)40 cmReference
2WD Front tread132 to 182 cmReference
Rear tread142 to 203 cmReference
2WD Steering wheel172 cmReference
4WD Steering wheel180 cmReference
1200 Serial Numbers
Location:Clutch housingReference
1967700001Reference
1968704433Reference
1969707958Reference
1970712203Reference
1971716091Reference
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David Brown 1200 Height
Cab254 cmReference
2WD Exhaust228 cmReference
4WD Exhaust236 cmReference
Test results
Diesel 6 speed 2WDMay 22 - June 1, 1968Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 976 fileReference
PTO performanceReference
Fuel use15.5 l/hourReference
Fuel use14.0 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Gear 1H used for power test.Reference
Max pull3803 kgReference
Gear 1L used for pull test.Reference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.