Tractor · 1971Unverified
David Brown 885
David Brown 885 — Utility tractor · 47 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
47 hp
Max power
27.3 kW
Weight
1934 kg
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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.