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David Brown 1490

Name: David Brown 1490
Brand: David Brown

David Brown 1490 — Utility tractor · 71 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The David Brown 1490 is a tractor with a power rating of approximately 71 hp, a mid-range figure for its class. It features a 4-cylinder turbocharged diesel liquid-cooled engine, coupled with a four-wheel drive system and powershift transmission. The tractor's operating weight ranges from 6490 to 7580 pounds. Its capabilities include operations across up to 200 acres.

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Rated power

71 hp

Max power

45.0 kW

Weight

6490 to 7580 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

89 rows

Recorded power

71 hp

Transmissions

12-speed synchromesh

Verified variants

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Overview

ManufacturerDavid BrownReference

Utility tractorReference

Built in Meltham Mills, Huddersfield, EnglandReference

Original price was $25,400 in 1983Reference

Two- or four-wheel driveReference

Power steeringReference

Hydraulic wet disc brakesReference

Two-post ROPS. Cab optional.Reference

Engine

J.I. Case 3.6L 4-cyl dieselReference

Fuel tank136.3 LReference

Engine61.9 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)45.0 kWReference

J.I. CaseReference

turbocharged dieselReference

4-cylinderReference

liquid-cooledReference

Displacement3.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke100 x 114 mmReference

Power61.9 kWReference

Air cleanerdual dry elementReference

Compression16:1Reference

Rated RPM2200Reference

Firing order1-2-4-3Reference

Starter volts12Reference

Oil capacity7.4 LReference

Coolant capacity14.2 LReference

Power at rated engine speed52.6 kWReference

Max power45.0 kWReference

Max power44.8 kWReference

Transmission

12-speed synchromeshReference

12-speed partial power shiftReference

TypesynchromeshReference

Gears12 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutchhydraulic dry discReference

Typepartial power shiftReference

Three gears, plus reverse, with a four-range power shift.Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)52.2 kWReference

PTO (tested)52.6 kWReference

Typeopen centerReference

Pressure137.9 barReference

Valves1Reference

Total flow31.8 lpmReference

Rear TypeIIReference

Rear lift1995 kgReference

Rear PTOindependentReference

Rear PTO Type540/1000Reference

Power at rated PTO speed51.3 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase224 cmReference

Weight6490 to 7580 poundsReference

Front tire11L-15Reference

Rear tire18.4-34Reference

Ag front11L-15Reference

Ag rear18.4-34Reference

Length363 cmReference

Width194 cmReference

Height (cab)266 cmReference

Height (exhaust)238 cmReference

2WD Ground clearance53 cmReference

4WD Ground clearance33 cmReference

Rear tread152 to 203 cmReference

Rear tread157 to 223 cmReference

2WD ROPS Shipping2943 kgReference

2WD Cab Shipping3438 kgReference

David Brown 1490 attachments

front-end loaderReference

1490 Serial Numbers

Location:Serial number stamped into the top of the tractor's frame on the right side, next to the engine.Reference

198011180101Reference

198111182782Reference

198211185693Reference

198311188540Reference

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference

Battery volts12Reference

Capacities

Max capacity5216 kgReference

Test results

NTTL 1381: diesel 12-speed synchro 4WDReference

NTTL 1381: diesel 12-speed power shift 2WDReference

Diesel 12-speed synchro 4WDMarch 17 - April 2, 1981Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1381 fileReference

PTO performanceReference

Fuel use15.9 l/hourReference

Fuel use15.1 l/hourReference

Drawbar performanceReference

Fuel use16.3 l/hourReference

Gear 3-2 used for power test.Reference

Max pull4499 kgReference

Gear 2-1 used for pull test.Reference

Diesel 12-speed power shift 2WDMarch 18 - April 2, 1981Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1381 fileReference

Fuel use17.4 l/hourReference

Gear 2-3 used for power test.Reference

Max pull3812 kgReference

Gear 1-4 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.

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