Tractor · 1980Unverified
David Brown 1290
David Brown 1290 — Utility tractor · 54 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
54 hp
Max power
33.4 kW
Weight
2444 kg
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Overview
ManufacturerDavid Brown (a part of J.I. Case)Reference
Utility tractorReference
Built in Meltham Mills, Huddersfield, EnglandReference
Original price was $20,100 in 1983Reference
Two- or four-wheel driveReference
Power steeringReference
Mechanical drum brakesReference
Two-post ROPS.Reference
Engine
J.I. Case 3.2L 4-cyl dieselReference
J.I. Case 3.6L 4-cyl dieselReference
Drawbar (tested)33.4 kWReference
J.I. CaseReference
dieselReference
4-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement3.2 LReference
Bore/Stroke100 x 102 mmReference
Air cleanerdual dry elementReference
Compression17:1Reference
Rated RPM2200Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Oil capacity7.5 LReference
Coolant capacity14.0 LReference
The 3.6 liter engine was introduced at serial number 11052369 in tractors with an independent PTO and serial number 11052410 on tractors with a continuous PTO.Reference
Displacement3.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke100 x 114 mmReference
Power at rated engine speed40.1 kWReference
Max power33.4 kWReference
Transmission
12-speed synchromeshReference
TypesynchromeshReference
Gears12 forward and 4 reverseReference
Clutchdry discReference
Oil capacity27.0 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)39.5 kWReference
PTO (tested)40.1 kWReference
Hydraulic system26.9 LReference
Typeopen centerReference
Capacity26.9 LReference
Valves1 or 2Reference
Pump flow27.4 lpmReference
Rear Type2/1Reference
Rear PTOtransmissionReference
Rear PTOindependentReference
Rear PTO Type540Reference
Power at rated PTO speed35.6 kWReference
Capacities
Fuel71.9 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase210 cmReference
Weight2444 kgReference
Front tire7.50-16Reference
Rear tire16.9-30Reference
Ag front7.50-16Reference
Ag rear16.9-30Reference
Length342 cmReference
Height (exhaust)223 cmReference
Shipping weight2444 kgReference
Max weight4762 kgReference
2WD Clearance (front axle)53 cmReference
4WD Clearance (front axle)33 cmReference
David Brown 1290 attachments
front-end loaderReference
1290 Serial Numbers
Location:Serial number stamped into the top of the tractor's frame on the right side, next to the engine.Reference
198011050101Reference
198111050444Reference
198211053999Reference
198311055483Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference
Electrical
GroundnegativeReference
Charging systemalternatorReference
Charging amps26Reference
Battery volts12Reference
Test results
Diesel 12-speed 4WDMarch 18 - April 13, 1981Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1379 fileReference
PTO performanceReference
Fuel use13.6 l/hourReference
Fuel use11.7 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Fuel use13.2 l/hourReference
Gear 4-1 used for power test.Reference
Max pull3830 kgReference
Gear 2-1 used for pull test.Reference
Speeds
With 16.9x30 rear tires.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.