david brown 1490
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Utility tractor  | 
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Note: the David Brown model 1490 is the same as the J.I. Case 1490. The following data is from the  1490 listing.  | 
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Production  | |
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Manufacturer  | David Brown  | 
Utility tractor  | |
Built in Meltham Mills, Huddersfield, England  | |
Original price was $25,400 in 1983  | |
David Brown 1490 Engine  | |
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J.I. Case 3.6L 4-cyl diesel  | |
Fuel tank  | 36 gal
136.3 L  | 
Engine details ...  | |
David Brown 1490 Transmissions  | |
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12-speed synchromesh  | |
12-speed partial power shift  | |
Transmission details ...  | 
David Brown 1490 Power  | |
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Engine  | 83 hp
61.9 kW  | 
PTO (claimed)  | 70 hp
52.2 kW  | 
Drawbar (tested)  | 60.31 hp
45.0 kW  | 
PTO (tested)  | 70.51 hp
52.6 kW  | 
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical  | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive  | |
Power  steering  | |
Hydraulic wet disc brakes  | |
Two-post ROPS. Cab optional.  | 
Photos  | |
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David Brown 1490 photos...  | 
Hydraulics  | |
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Type  | open center  | 
Pressure  | 2000 psi
137.9 bar  | 
Valves  | 1  | 
Total flow  | 8.4 gpm
31.8 lpm  | 
Tractor hitch  | |
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Rear Type  | II  | 
Rear lift  | 4,400 lbs
1995 kg  | 
Power Take-off (PTO)  | |
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Rear PTO  | independent  | 
Rear PTO Type  | 540/1000  | 
Dimensions & Tires  | |
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Wheelbase  | 88.5 inches
224 cm  | 
Weight  | 6490 to 7580 pounds  | 
Front tire  | 11L-15  | 
Rear tire  | 18.4-34  | 
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
David Brown 1490 attachments  | |
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front-end loader  | |
Attachment details ...  | 
1490 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  | 11180101  | 
1981  | 11182782  | 
1982  | 11185693  | 
1983  | 11188540  | 
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.  | |
Electrical  | |
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Ground  | negative  | 
Battery volts  | 12  | 
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