david brown 1290
![]()  | 1980 - 1983
Utility tractor  | 1980 - 1983  | Utility tractor  | 
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1980 - 1983  | |||
Utility tractor  | |||
1980 - 1983  | |
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Utility tractor  | 
Note: the David Brown model 1290 is the same as the J.I. Case 1290. The following data is from the  1290 listing.  | 
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Production  | |
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Manufacturer  | David Brown  (a part of J.I. Case)  | 
Utility tractor  | |
Built in Meltham Mills, Huddersfield, England  | |
Original price was $20,100 in 1983  | |
David Brown 1290 Engines  | |
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J.I. Case 3.2L 4-cyl diesel  | |
J.I. Case 3.6L 4-cyl diesel  | |
Engine details ...  | 
David Brown 1290 Transmission  | |
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12-speed synchromesh  | |
Transmission details ...  | 
David Brown 1290 Power  | |
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PTO (claimed)  | 53 hp
39.5 kW  | 
Drawbar (tested)  | 44.81 hp
33.4 kW  | 
PTO (tested)  | 53.73 hp
40.1 kW  | 
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical  | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive  | |
Power  steering  | |
Mechanical drum brakes  | |
Two-post ROPS.  | 
Photos  | |
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David Brown 1290 photos...  | 
Capacity  | |
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Fuel  | 19 gal
71.9 L  | 
Hydraulic system  | 7.1 gal
26.9 L  | 
Hydraulics  | |
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Type  | open center  | 
Capacity  | 7.1 gal
26.9 L  | 
Valves  | 1 or 2  | 
Pump flow  | 7.25 gpm
27.4 lpm  | 
Tractor hitch  | |
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Rear Type  | 2/1  | 
Power Take-off (PTO)  | |
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Rear PTO  | transmission  | 
   | independent OptOptional  | 
Rear PTO Type  | 540  | 
Dimensions & Tires  | |
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Wheelbase  | 83 inches
210 cm  | 
Weight  | 5,390 lbs
2444 kg  | 
Front tire  | 7.50-16  | 
Rear tire  | 16.9-30  | 
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
David Brown 1290 attachments  | |
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front-end loader  | |
Attachment details ...  | 
1290 Serial Numbers  | |
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Location:  | Serial number stamped into the top of the tractor's frame on the right side, next to the engine.  | 
1980  | 11050101  | 
1981  | 11050444  | 
1982  | 11053999  | 
1983  | 11055483  | 
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.  | |
Electrical  | |
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Ground  | negative  | 
Charging system  | alternator  | 
Charging amps  | 26  | 
Battery volts  | 12  | 
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