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David Brown 50TD

David Brown 50TD — Agricultural Crawler tractor · 50 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The David Brown 50TD is a tractor with a rated power output of 50 horsepower, categorising it as a lighter model within its class. It was manufactured from 1953 to 1958. Key features include a 6-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine and a tracked undercarriage paired with a 6-speed gearbox. The tractor's listed operating weight ranges from 10450 to 10500 pounds and is suitable for operations covering up to 200 acres.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power
50 hp
Weight
10450 to 10500 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
43 rows
Recorded power
50 hp
Recorded weight
4740 kg
Transmissions
6-speed gear
Production years
1953-1958
Verified variants
0

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Overview

ManufacturerDavid BrownReference
Agricultural Crawler tractorReference
Built in Meltham Mills, Huddersfield, EnglandReference
DrivecrawlerReference
Open operator station.Reference

Engine

David Brown 4.1L 6-cyl dieselReference
Fuel tank65.9 LReference
Engine37.3 kWReference
Belt (claimed)33.3 kWReference
David BrownReference
dieselReference
6-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement4.1 LReference
Bore/Stroke92 x 102 mmReference
Power37.3 kWReference
Rated RPM1800Reference
StarterelectricReference
Starter volts12Reference
Oil capacity13.6 LReference
Coolant capacity18.0 LReference

Transmission

6-speed gearReference
TypegearReference
Gears6 forward and 2 reverseReference
Clutch304.8mm dry discReference
Oil capacity54.0 LReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear PTO Type540 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM516@1600Reference
Engine RPM985@1600Reference
Engine RPM1100@1600Reference
Engine RPM2100@1600Reference

Dimensions

Weight10450 to 10500 poundsReference
14-inch tracksReference
Length307 cmReference
Height (hood)142 cmReference
48 Operating weight4740 kgReference
56 Operating weight4762 kgReference
Gauge121 cmReference
Gauge142 cmReference
Gauge162 cmReference

David Brown 50TD Tracks

Width35 cmReference
Width40 cmReference
Width45 cmReference

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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