David Brown 885 utility tractor: review and specs

The David Brown 885 is a 2WD utility tractor a manufactured by the David Brown in Meltham Mills, Huddersfield, England from 1971 to 1980.

The DB 885 is equipped with one of two engines: a 2.7 L three-cylinder diesel engine or a 2.4 L three-cylinder gasoline engine and partially synchronized transmission with 12 forward and 4 reverse gears.

The tractor could be equipped with the following engines:

David Brown diesel engine. It is a 2.7 L, 2,694 cm², (164.4 cu·in) three-cylinder natural aspirated diesel engine with 100.0 mm (3.94 in) of the cylinder bore and 114.0 mm (4.49 in) of the piston stroke. The compression ratio rating is 17.0:1. This engine produced 48 PS (35.3 kW; 47.3 HP) at 2,200 rpm of maximum output power.
David Brown gasoline engine. It is a 2.4 L, 2,394 cm², (146.1 cu·in) three-cylinder natural aspirated gasoline engine. The cylinder bore is 100.0 mm (3.94 in) and the piston stroke is 102.0 mm (4.02 in). The compression ratio rating is 6.75:1.

The David Brown 885 is equipped with manual or hydrostatic power (optional) steering, differential mechanical drum brakes, open operator station and 48.0 liters (12.7 US gal.; 10.6 Imp. gal) fuel tank.

David Brown 885 Specifications

General Specifications
Model	David Brown 885
Length	2,940 mm (115.7 in)
Width	1,650 mm (65 in)
Height	2,380 mm (93.7 in)
Wheel base	1,950 mm (76.8 in)
Weight	2,450 kg (5401.3 lbs)
Fuel tank capacity	48.0 liters (12.7 US gal.; 10.6 Imp. gal)
Battery	12V, 86Ah
Cabin type	Open operator station
Engine
Engine model	David Brown
Engine type	Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline
Cylinders	3
Fuel type	Diesel
Displacement	2.7 L, 2,694 cm², (164.4 cu·in)
Bore and stroke	100.0 mm X 114.0 mm (3.94 in X 4.49 in)
Compression ratio	17.0:1
Horsepower	48.0 PS (35.3 kW; 47.3 HP) at 2,200 rpm
Starter	Electric
Oil capacity:	6.2 L (6.6 US. qt, 5.5 Imp. qt.)
Coolant capacity:	8.5 L (9 US. qt, 7.5 Imp. qt.)
Engine
Engine model	David Brown
Engine type	Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline
Cylinders	3
Fuel type	Gasoline
Displacement	2.4 L, 2,394 cm², (146.1 cu·in)
Bore and stroke	100.0 mm X 102.0 mm (3.94 in X 4.02 in)
Compression ratio	6.75:1
Horsepower	–
Starter	Electric

Transmission and chassis
Chassis	4×2 2WD
Steering type	Manual or hydrostatic power (optional)
Brakes	Differential mechanical drum
Transmission model	–
Transmission type	Partially synchronized
Gears	12 forward and 4 reverse
Speed	Forward: 26.4 kmh (16.4 mph) Reverse: 15.0 (9.3 mph)
Transmission oil capacity	23.0 L (6.1 US. gal, 5.1 Imp. gal.)
Tires
Front tires	Ag: 6.00-16
Rear tires	Ag: 14.9-28

Three-Point Hitch
Caterogy	II/I
Control type	–
Lift capacity (at ends)	820 kg (1,808 lbs)
PTO (Power take-off shaft)
Rear PTO type	–
Rear PTO spped	540/1,000 rpm
Hydraulic system
Hydraulic type	Open center
Pressure	2000 psi (137.9 bar)
Total flow	7.4 gpm (28 lpm)

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