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Tractor · 1971Unverified

David Brown 996

Name: David Brown 996
Brand: David Brown

David Brown 996 — Utility tractor · 62 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The David Brown 996 is a compact tractor model with a rated output of 62 hp, produced between 1971 and 1980. It features a 4-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine, coupled with a 12-speed gearbox and two-wheel drive configuration. The tractor's listed weight is 2385 kg, with a capacity for tasks of up to approximately 200 acres.

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

Rated power

62 hp

Weight

2385 kg

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

70 rows

Recorded power

62 hp

Recorded weight

2385 kg

Transmissions

12-speed synchromesh

Production years

1971-1980

Verified variants

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Overview

ManufacturerDavid BrownReference

Utility tractorReference

Built in Meltham Mills, Huddersfield, EnglandReference

Original price was $10,500 in 1976Reference

Two-wheel driveReference

Final drivesspur gearReference

Power steeringReference

Hydraulic drum brakesReference

Open operator station. Quiet Cab optional.Reference

Variants

995live PTO foot clutchReference

996independent PTO hand clutchReference

Engine

David Brown 3.6L 4-cyl dieselReference

Fuel tank60.6 LReference

Engine (gross)46.2 kWReference

David BrownReference

dieselReference

4-cylinderReference

liquid-cooledReference

Displacement3.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke100 x 114 mmReference

Power (gross)46.2 kWReference

Compression17:1Reference

Rated RPM2200Reference

Operating RPM700-2200Reference

Coolant capacity13.2 LReference

Transmission

12-speed synchromeshReference

TypesynchromeshReference

Gears12 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutch280mm dry discReference

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

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)43.3 kWReference

Typeopen centerReference

Pump flow27.6 lpmReference

Rear TypeII/IReference

Rear lift1632 kgReference

Rear PTOindependentReference

Rear PTO Type540/1000Reference

Engine RPM540@1800Reference

Engine RPM1000@2000Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase208 cmReference

Weight2385 kgReference

Front tire7.50-16Reference

Rear tire13.6/12-36Reference

Ag front7.50-16Reference

Ag rear13.6/12-36Reference

Ag front6.00-19Reference

Ag rear12.4/11-36Reference

Ag rear16.4/14-30Reference

Length327 cmReference

Width170 cmReference

Height (cab)241 cmReference

Cab Operating weight2385 kgReference

Clearance (front axle)53 cmReference

Clearance (drawbar)40 cmReference

Rear tread132 to 193 cmReference

996 Serial Numbers

Location:On front frame, right side.Reference

1971920001Reference

1972921383Reference

1973925158Reference

1974928575Reference

1975931772Reference

197611070001Reference

197711080236Reference

197811089141Reference

197911096828Reference

198011104577Reference

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference

Electrical

Charging systemalternatorReference

Battery volts12Reference

Battery AH96Reference

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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