David Brown 1212 utility tractor: review and specs

The David Brown 1212 is a 2WD utility tractor manufactured by David Brown in Meltham Mills, Huddersfield, England from 1971 to 1976. The David Brown 1212 is equipped with a 3.6 L (219.0 cu·in) four-cylinder diesel engine and a partial power shift transmission with 12 forward and 4 reverse gears.

The David Brown 1212 utility tractor used the David Brown engine. It is a 3.6 L, 3,589 cm², (219.0 cu·in) four-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 71.9 PS (52.9 kW; 71.0 HP) at 2,300 rpm of output power.

The David Brown 1212 is equipped with hydrostatic power steering, differential mechanical drum brakes, open operator station or Cab (optional) and 80.6 liters (21.3 US gal.; 17.7 Imp. gal) fuel tank.

David Brown 1212 Specifications

General Specifications
Model	David Brown 1212
Length	3,630 mm (142.9 in)
Width	1,770 mm (69.7 in)
Height	2,660 mm (104.7 in)
Wheel base	2,260 mm (89 in)
Weight	3,050 kg (6,724 lbs)
Fuel tank capacity	80.6 liters (21.3 US gal.; 17.7 Imp. gal)
Battery	12V, 96Ah
Cabin type	Open operator station or Cab (optional)
Engine
Engine model	David Brown
Engine type	Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline
Cylinders	4
Fuel type	Diesel
Displacement	3.6 L, 3,589 cm², (219.0 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	71.9 PS (52.9 kW; 71.0 HP) at 2,300 rpm
Starter	Electric
Oil capacity:	7.5 L (7.9 US. qt, 6.6 Imp. qt.)
Coolant capacity:	14.0 L (14.8 US. qt, 12.3 Imp. qt.)

Transmission and chassis
Chassis	4×2 2WD
Steering type	Hydrostatic power
Brakes	Differential mechanical drum
Transmission model	Hydra-Shift
Transmission type	Partial power shift
Gears	12 forward and 4 reverse
Speed	Forward: 25.7 kmh (16.0 mph) Reverse: 11.3 (7.0 mph)
Transmission oil capacity	35.0 L (9.2 US. gal, 7.7 Imp. gal.)
Front tires	Ag: 7.50-16
Rear tires	Ag: 13.6-38

Three-Point Hitch
Caterogy	II
Control type	–
Lift capacity (at ends)	1,995 kg (4,400 lbs)
PTO (Power take-off shaft)
Rear PTO type	Independent
Rear PTO speed	540/1,000 rpm
Hydraulic system
Hydraulic type	Open center
Pressure	2000 psi (137.9 bar)
Pump flow	6.9 gpm (26.1 lpm)

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