david brown 885
![]() | 1971 - 1980
Utility tractor | 1971 - 1980 | Utility tractor |
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1971 - 1980 | |||
Utility tractor | |||
1971 - 1980 | |
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Utility tractor |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | David Brown |
Utility tractor | |
Built in Meltham Mills, Huddersfield, England | |
Original price | $7,400 (1976) |
The model 885 was in production when Case (Tenneco) purchased David Brown. The tractor continued in production under the David Brown name for most markets, while carrying the Case name in North America. | |
David Brown 885 Engines | |
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David Brown 2.7L 3-cyl diesel | |
David Brown 2.4L 3-cyl gasoline | |
Engine details ... |
David Brown 885 Transmission | |
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12-speed partially synchronized | |
Transmission details ... |
David Brown 885 Power | |
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Engine (net) | 47.3 hp
35.3 kW |
Drawbar (claimed) | 37 hp
27.6 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 43 hp
32.1 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 36.56 hp
27.3 kW |
PTO (tested) | 43.20 hp
32.2 kW |
Performance test details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Steering | manual |
| hydrostatic power (optional) |
Differential mechanical drum brakes | |
Cab optional. | |
Photos | |
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David Brown 885 photos... |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 12.7 gal
48.1 L |
Hydraulic system | 6 gal
22.7 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open |
Capacity | 6 gal
22.7 L |
Pressure | 2000 psi
137.9 bar |
Total flow | 7.4 gpm
28.0 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | I, II |
Rear lift | 1,800 lbs (recommended)
816 kg |
| 3,450 lbs (max)
1564 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 77 inches
195 cm |
Weight | 4,265 lbs
1934 kg |
Front tire | 6.00-16 |
Rear tire | 14.9-28 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
885 Serial Number Location | |
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On the right front side of the frame |
885 Serial Numbers | |
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1971 | 620001 |
1972 | 620336 |
1973 | 624731 |
1974 | 630611 |
1975 | 634830 |
1976 | 11000001 |
1977 | 11005148 |
1978 | 11011088 |
1979 | 11015095 |
1980 | 11019389 |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table. | |
Electrical | |
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Charging system | alternator |
Battery volts | 12 |
Battery AH | 86 |
References | |
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885 - 46hp Tractor published in 1971, by David Brown | |
885 Synchromesh published by David Brown | |
DB885 published by David Brown |
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