David Brown

David Brown 1290

The David Brown 1290 is a utility tractor produced from 1980 to 1983, built in Meltham Mills, Huddersfield, England. It shares the same model as the J.I. Case 1290. It features J.I. Case 3.2L or 3.6L 4-cylinder diesel engines, a 12-speed synchromesh transmission, and offers two- or four-wheel drive options. The tractor has a PTO power of about 53 hp and includes power steering, mechanical drum brakes, and a two-post ROPS. It supports a variety of attachments including the J.I. Case 56L front-end loader with multiple bucket widths. The tractor's dimensions include an 83-inch wheelbase, 135-inch length, and a shipping weight of 5,390 lbs. It was originally priced at $20,100 in 1983.
Power58 hp[P]
Founded1980 - 1983
Model1290

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for David Brown 1290

Power
PTO (tested)53.73 hp (40.1 kW)
PTO (claimed)53 hp (39.5 kW)
Drawbar (tested)44.81 hp (33.4 kW)
Engine
Notes 3.6LThe 3.6 liter engine was introduced at serial number 11052369 in tractors with an independent PTO and serial number 11052410 on tractors with a continuous PTO.
Details 3.2LJ.I. Case diesel 4-cylinder liquid-cooled
Details 3.6LJ.I. Case diesel 4-cylinder liquid-cooled
Engine optionsJ.I. Case 3.2L 4-cyl diesel, J.I. Case 3.6L 4-cyl diesel
Rated RPM 3.2L2200
Rated RPM 3.6L2200
Air cleaner 3.2Ldual dry element
Air cleaner 3.6Ldual dry element
Bore/Stroke 3.2L3.94x4.00 inches (100 x 102 mm)
Bore/Stroke 3.6L3.94x4.50 inches (100 x 114 mm)
Compression 3.2L17:1
Displacement 3.2L195 ci (3.2 L)
Displacement 3.6L219 ci (3.6 L)
Oil capacity 3.2L7.9 qts (7.5 L)
Starter volts 3.2L12
Coolant capacity 3.2L14.8 qts (14.0 L)
Capacity
Fuel19 gal (71.9 L)
Hydraulic system7.1 gal (26.9 L)
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
Charging amps26
Charging systemalternator
Hydraulics
Typeopen center
Valves1 or 2
Capacity7.1 gal (26.9 L)
Pump flow7.25 gpm (27.4 lpm)
Mechanical
ROPSTwo-post ROPS
DriveTwo- or four-wheel drive
BrakesMechanical drum brakes
SteeringPower steering
Production
TypeUtility tractor
Built inMeltham Mills, Huddersfield, England
ManufacturerDavid Brown (a part of J.I. Case)
Original price$20,100 in 1983
Production years1980 - 1983
Attachments
LoaderJ.I. Case 56L Loader
Weight1500 lbs (680 kg)
Dump angle47°
Bucket widths48 inches (121 cm), 60 inches (152 cm), 66 inches (167 cm), 72 inches (182 cm), 83 inches (210 cm)
Lift capacity1880 lbs lift (full at pin) (852 kg)
Breakout force2550 lbs breakout (at pin) (1156 kg)
Reach (dumped)30 inches (76 cm)
Rollback angle17°
Height (at pin)113.5 inches (288 cm)
Transmission
Typesynchromesh
Gears12 forward and 4 reverse
Clutchdry disc
Oil capacity28.5 qts (27.0 L)
Tractor hitch
Rear Type2/1
Serial Numbers
198011050101
198111050444
198211053999
198311055483
LocationSerial number stamped into the top of the tractor's frame on the right side, next to the engine.
Dimensions & Tires
Length135 inches (342 cm)
Rear tire16.9-30
Wheelbase83 inches (210 cm)
Front tire7.50-16
Max weight10,500 lbs (4762 kg)
Shipping weight5,390 lbs (2444 kg)
Height (exhaust)88 inches (223 cm)
2WD Clearance (front axle)21 inches (53 cm)
4WD Clearance (front axle)13 inches (33 cm)
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTOtransmission
Rear PTO Type540
Independent PTOOptional