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David Brown 1212

David Brown 1212 tractor
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The David Brown 1212 is a utility tractor produced from 1971 to 1976. It features a 3.6L 4-cylinder diesel engine producing 71 hp net, with a 12-speed partial power shift Hydra-Shift transmission. The tractor has hydrostatic power steering, differential mechanical drum brakes, and optional cab. It has an open center hydraulic system with 2000 psi pressure and 6.9 gpm flow. The rear hitch is category II with a recommended lift of 2,200 lbs and max lift of 4,400 lbs. The rear PTO is independent with 540/1000 rpm options. Dimensions include an 89 inch wheelbase, 143 inch length, and 6,730 lbs operating weight. Tires vary with front options 7.50-16 or 6.00-19 and rear options 13.6-38, 16.9-34, or 18.4-30.
David Brown 1212tractorutility tractor3.6L diesel71 hpHydra-Shiftspecificationsdimensionshydraulics
Power71 hp
Founded1971 - 1976
Model1212

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for David Brown 1212

Power

Engine (net):71 hp (52.9 kW)
PTO (tested):65.35 hp (48.7 kW)
PTO (claimed):63.7 hp (47.5 kW)
Drawbar (tested):53.20 hp (39.7 kW)
Drawbar (claimed):55.9 hp (41.7 kW)

Tires

Ag rear:13.6-38, 16.9-34, 18.4-30
Ag front:7.50-16, 6.00-19

Engine

Model:David Brown 3.6L 4-cyl diesel
Fuel tank:21.3 gal (80.6 L)
Rated RPM:2300
Air cleaner:dry
Bore/Stroke:3.94x4.50 inches (100 x 114 mm)
Compression:17:1
Displacement:219 ci (3.6 L)
Oil capacity:7.9 qts (7.5 L)
Starter volts:12
Coolant capacity:14.8 qts (14.0 L)

Weight

Operating:6,730 lbs (3052 kg)
Max Drawbar:3,000 lbs (1360 kg)
Max capacity:9,000 lbs (4082 kg)
Max Drawbar (extended):2,500 lbs (1134 kg)

Variants

1210:synchromesh
1212:power shift

Dimensions

Width:70 inches (177 cm)
Length:143 inches (363 cm)
Wheelbase:89 inches (226 cm)
Height (ROPS):105 inches (266 cm)
Clearance (drawbar):17 inches (43 cm)
Clearance (front axle):21 inches (53 cm)

Electrical

Battery AH:96
Battery volts:12
Charging system:alternator

Hydraulics

Type:open center
Pressure:2000 psi (137.9 bar)
Total flow:6.9 gpm (26.1 lpm)

Mechanical

Cab:optional
Drive:Two-wheel drive
Brakes:Differential mechanical drum brakes
Steering:hydrostatic power

Production

Type:Utility tractor
Years made:1971 - 1976
Original price:$11,900 (1976)

References

Reference:1212 Hydra-Shift published by David Brown

Transmission

Type:partial power shift
Gears:12 forward and 4 reverse
Model:Hydra-Shift
Oil capacity:37 qts (35.0 L)

Tractor hitch

Max lift:4,400 lbs (max) (1995 kg)
Rear Type:II
Rear lift:2,200 lbs (recommended) (997 kg)

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO:independent
Rear PTO Type:540/1000

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