David Brown

David Brown 1212

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.
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 rear13.6-38, 16.9-34, 18.4-30
Ag front7.50-16, 6.00-19
Engine
ModelDavid Brown 3.6L 4-cyl diesel
Fuel tank21.3 gal (80.6 L)
Rated RPM2300
Air cleanerdry
Bore/Stroke3.94x4.50 inches (100 x 114 mm)
Compression17:1
Displacement219 ci (3.6 L)
Oil capacity7.9 qts (7.5 L)
Starter volts12
Coolant capacity14.8 qts (14.0 L)
Weight
Operating6,730 lbs (3052 kg)
Max Drawbar3,000 lbs (1360 kg)
Max capacity9,000 lbs (4082 kg)
Max Drawbar (extended)2,500 lbs (1134 kg)
Variants
1210synchromesh
1212power shift
Dimensions
Width70 inches (177 cm)
Length143 inches (363 cm)
Wheelbase89 inches (226 cm)
Height (ROPS)105 inches (266 cm)
Clearance (drawbar)17 inches (43 cm)
Clearance (front axle)21 inches (53 cm)
Electrical
Battery AH96
Battery volts12
Charging systemalternator
Hydraulics
Typeopen center
Pressure2000 psi (137.9 bar)
Total flow6.9 gpm (26.1 lpm)
Mechanical
Caboptional
DriveTwo-wheel drive
BrakesDifferential mechanical drum brakes
Steeringhydrostatic power
Production
TypeUtility tractor
Years made1971 - 1976
Original price$11,900 (1976)
References
Reference1212 Hydra-Shift published by David Brown
Transmission
Typepartial power shift
Gears12 forward and 4 reverse
ModelHydra-Shift
Oil capacity37 qts (35.0 L)
Tractor hitch
Max lift4,400 lbs (max) (1995 kg)
Rear TypeII
Rear lift2,200 lbs (recommended) (997 kg)
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTOindependent
Rear PTO Type540/1000