Tractor · 1971Unverified
David Brown 1210
David Brown 1210 — Utility tractor · 66 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
66 hp
Max power
41.6 kW
Weight
5860 to 6910 pounds
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Overview
ManufacturerDavid BrownReference
Utility tractorReference
Built in Meltham Mills, Huddersfield, EnglandReference
Original price was $11,500 in 1976Reference
Two- or four-wheel driveReference
Power steeringReference
Differential mechanical shoe brakesReference
Cab optional.Reference
Variants
1210synchromeshReference
1212power shiftReference
Engine
David Brown 3.6L 4-cyl dieselReference
Fuel tank81.4 LReference
Drawbar (tested)41.6 kWReference
David BrownReference
dieselReference
4-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement3.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke100 x 114 mmReference
Air cleaneroil bathReference
Compression17:1Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Coolant capacity14.2 LReference
Power at rated engine speed49.2 kWReference
Max power41.6 kWReference
Transmission
12-speedReference
Gears12 forward and 4 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)45.5 kWReference
PTO (tested)49.2 kWReference
Typeopen centerReference
Pressure172.4 barReference
Pump flow26.1 lpmReference
Rear TypeIIReference
Rear lift997 kgReference
Rear lift1995 kgReference
Rear PTOindependentReference
Rear PTO Type540/1000Reference
Power at rated PTO speed44.3 kWReference
Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase226 cmReference
4WD Wheelbase223 cmReference
Weight5860 to 6910 poundsReference
Front tire7.50-16Reference
2WD Rear tire8.4/15-30Reference
2WD Standard tires (ag)Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 8.4/15-30Reference
4WD Standard tires (ag)Front: 10-24. Rear: 18.4/15-30Reference
4WD Optional tires (ag)Front: 11-24. Rear: 13.6/12-38Reference
Length363 cmReference
Width198 cmReference
Height (exhaust)228 cmReference
2WD Clearance (front axle)53 cmReference
4WD Clearance (front axle)46 cmReference
2WD Clearance (drawbar)43 cmReference
4WD Clearance (drawbar)49 cmReference
2WD Front tread132 to 182 cmReference
4WD Front tread167 cmReference
2WD Operating2658 kgReference
4WD Operating3134 kgReference
Ballasted4735 kgReference
1210 Serial Numbers
Location:Data plate on clutch housingReference
1971720001Reference
1972720053Reference
1973722305Reference
1974724659Reference
1975728080Reference
197611150001Reference
197711154968Reference
197811159654Reference
197911163305Reference
198011166342Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference
Electrical
Charging systemalternatorReference
Charging amps26Reference
Battery volts12Reference
Test results
Diesel 12-speed 2WDSeptember 17 - October 1, 1973Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1142 fileReference
PTO performanceReference
Fuel use15.5 l/hourReference
Fuel use13.6 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Max pull3672 kgReference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.