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Tractor · 1971Unverified

David Brown 885

Name: David Brown 885
Brand: David Brown

David Brown 885 — Utility tractor · 47 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The David Brown 885 is a tractor with a rated power of 47 hp, categorising it as a lighter model in its class. It was manufactured from 1971 to 1980. The 885 features a 3-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine, paired with two-wheel drive and a hydrostatic transmission. Its operating weight is listed at 1934 kg, making it suitable for operations up to 200 ac.

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

Rated power

47 hp

Max power

27.3 kW

Weight

1934 kg

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

103 rows

Recorded power

47 hp

Recorded weight

1934 kg

Transmissions

12-speed partially synchronized

Production years

1971-1980

Verified variants

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Overview

ManufacturerDavid BrownReference

Utility tractorReference

Built in Meltham Mills, Huddersfield, EnglandReference

Original price$7,400 (1976)Reference

The model 885 was in production when Case (Tenneco) purchased David Brown. The tractor continued in production under the David Brown name for most markets, while carrying the Case name in North America.Reference

Two-wheel driveReference

SteeringmanualReference

Steeringhydrostatic power (optional)Reference

Differential mechanical drum brakesReference

Cab optional.Reference

Engine

David Brown 2.7L 3-cyl dieselReference

David Brown 2.4L 3-cyl gasolineReference

Engine (net)35.3 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)27.6 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)27.3 kWReference

David BrownReference

dieselReference

3-cylinderReference

liquid-cooledReference

Displacement2.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke100 x 114 mmReference

Power (net)35.3 kWReference

Air cleaneroil bathReference

Compression17:1Reference

Rated RPM2200Reference

Firing order1-2-3Reference

Starter volts12Reference

Oil capacity6.2 LReference

Coolant capacity8.5 LReference

gasolineReference

Displacement2.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke100 x 102 mmReference

Compression6.75:1Reference

Power at rated engine speed32.2 kWReference

Max power27.3 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed29.3 kWReference

Max power23.9 kWReference

Transmission

12-speed partially synchronizedReference

Typepartially synchronizedReference

Gears12 forward and 4 reverseReference

Oil capacity23.0 LReference

Three gears, plus reverse, in four ranges. Synchronized up-shifts from 1-to-2 and 2-to-3 and synchronized down-shift from 3-to-2.Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)32.1 kWReference

PTO (tested)32.2 kWReference

Hydraulic system22.7 LReference

TypeopenReference

Capacity22.7 LReference

Pressure137.9 barReference

Total flow28.0 lpmReference

Rear TypeI, IIReference

Rear lift816 kgReference

Rear lift1564 kgReference

Rear PTO Type540/1000Reference

Power at rated PTO speed30.5 kWReference

Power at rated PTO speed27.8 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel48.1 LReference

Max capacity2449 kgReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase195 cmReference

Weight1934 kgReference

Front tire6.00-16Reference

Rear tire14.9-28Reference

Ag front6.00-16Reference

Ag rear14.9-28Reference

Ag rear12.4-28Reference

Ag rear12.4-32Reference

Length294 cmReference

Width165 cmReference

Height (hood)129 cmReference

Height (ROPS)238 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)43 cmReference

Clearance (drawbar)30 cmReference

Operating1934 kgReference

Max Drawbar1134 kgReference

Max Drawbar907 kgReference

885 Serial Number Location

On the right front side of the frameReference

885 Serial Numbers

1971620001Reference

1972620336Reference

1973624731Reference

1974630611Reference

1975634830Reference

197611000001Reference

197711005148Reference

197811011088Reference

197911015095Reference

198011019389Reference

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference

Electrical

Charging systemalternatorReference

Battery volts12Reference

Battery AH86Reference

Test results

NTTL 1137: diesel 12-speed 2WDReference

NTTL 1143: gasoline 12-speed 2WDReference

Diesel 12-speed 2WDJune 18 - 29, 1973Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1137 fileReference

PTO performanceReference

Fuel use10.2 l/hourReference

Fuel use9.5 l/hourReference

Drawbar performanceReference

Fuel use9.8 l/hourReference

Max pull2329 kgReference

Gasoline 12-speed 2WDSeptember 17 - October 3, 1973Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1143 fileReference

Fuel use14.4 l/hourReference

Fuel use12.9 l/hourReference

Fuel use16.3 l/hourReference

Max pull2407 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.

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