Tractor · 1971Unverified
David Brown 1212
David Brown 1212 — Utility tractor · 71 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
71 hp
Max power
39.7 kW
Weight
3052 kg
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Overview
ManufacturerDavid BrownReference
Utility tractorReference
Original price$11,900 (1976)Reference
Two-wheel driveReference
Steeringhydrostatic powerReference
Differential mechanical drum brakesReference
Cab optional.Reference
Variants
1210synchromeshReference
1212power shiftReference
Engine
David Brown 3.6L 4-cyl dieselReference
Fuel tank80.6 LReference
Engine (net)52.9 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)41.7 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)39.7 kWReference
David BrownReference
dieselReference
4-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement3.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke100 x 114 mmReference
Power (net)52.9 kWReference
Air cleanerdryReference
Compression17:1Reference
Rated RPM2300Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Oil capacity7.5 LReference
Coolant capacity14.0 LReference
Power at rated engine speed48.7 kWReference
Max power39.7 kWReference
Transmission
12-speed partial power shiftReference
TransmissionHydra-ShiftReference
Typepartial power shiftReference
Gears12 forward and 4 reverseReference
Oil capacity35.0 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)47.5 kWReference
PTO (tested)48.7 kWReference
Typeopen centerReference
Pressure137.9 barReference
Total flow26.1 lpmReference
Rear TypeIIReference
Rear lift997 kgReference
Rear lift1995 kgReference
Rear PTOindependentReference
Rear PTO Type540/1000Reference
Power at rated PTO speed39.7 kWReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase226 cmReference
Weight3052 kgReference
Front tire7.50-16Reference
Rear tire13.6-38Reference
Ag front7.50-16Reference
Ag rear13.6-38Reference
Ag front6.00-19Reference
Ag rear16.9-34Reference
Ag rear18.4-30Reference
Length363 cmReference
Width177 cmReference
Height (ROPS)266 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)53 cmReference
Clearance (drawbar)43 cmReference
Operating3052 kgReference
Max Drawbar1360 kgReference
Max Drawbar1134 kgReference
Electrical
Charging systemalternatorReference
Battery volts12Reference
Battery AH96Reference
Capacities
Max capacity4082 kgReference
Test results
Diesel 12-speed 2WDJune 25 - July 3, 1973Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1138 fileReference
PTO performanceReference
Fuel use16.3 l/hourReference
Fuel use13.2 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Fuel use15.9 l/hourReference
Max pull3690 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.