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Tractor · 1980Unverified

David Brown 1290

Name: David Brown 1290
Brand: David Brown

David Brown 1290 — Utility tractor · 54 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The David Brown 1290 is a compact tractor with an output of 54 hp. Produced from 1980 to 1983, it features a 4-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine. The tractor is equipped with four-wheel drive and a 12-speed gearbox, with a listed weight of 2444 kg. It is designed for use on landholdings of up to 200 acres.

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

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

79 rows

Recorded power

54 hp

Recorded weight

2444 kg

Transmissions

12-speed synchromesh

Production years

1980-1983

Verified variants

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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.

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