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David Brown 1690

David Brown 1690 tractor
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The David Brown 1690 is a utility tractor produced from 1980 to 1984. It is essentially the same model as the J.I. Case 1690, built in Meltham Mills, Huddersfield, England. It features a J.I. Case 5.4L 6-cylinder diesel engine, with a 12-speed synchromesh or partial power shift transmission. The tractor offers two- or four-wheel drive, power steering, hydraulic wet disc brakes, and a two-post ROPS with an optional cab. It has a PTO power of about 90 hp and a drawbar power of approximately 72.55 hp. The tractor supports a variety of attachments including the J.I. Case 66L front-end loader with multiple bucket width options. It was originally priced at $30,000 in 1983.
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Power100 hp[P]
Founded1980 - 1984
Model1690

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for David Brown 1690

Power

PTO (tested):90.39 hp (67.4 kW)
PTO (claimed):90 hp (67.1 kW)
Drawbar (tested):72.55 hp (54.1 kW)

Engine

Type:diesel
Model:J.I. Case 5.4L 6-cyl diesel
Cooling:liquid-cooled
Cylinders:6-cylinder
Fuel tank:26 gal (98.4 L)
Rated RPM:2200
Air cleaner:dual paper elements
Bore/Stroke:3.939x4.50 inches (100 x 114 mm)
Displacement:329 ci (5.4 L)
Starter volts:12
Coolant capacity:16 qts (15.1 L)
Compression ratio:16:1

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery volts:12

Hydraulics

Type:open center
Pump flow:20 gpm (75.7 lpm)

Mechanical

ROPS:Two-post ROPS. Cab optional.
Drive:Two- or four-wheel drive
Brakes:Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Steering:Power steering

Production

Type:Utility tractor
Built in:Meltham Mills, Huddersfield, England
Manufacturer:David Brown (a part of J.I. Case)
Original price:$30,000 in 1983
Years produced:1980 - 1984

Attachments

Loader:J.I. Case 66L Loader
Dump angle:45° dump
Bucket widths:48 inches (121 cm), 60 inches (152 cm), 66 inches (167 cm), 72 inches (182 cm), 83 inches (210 cm)
Lift capacity:2100 lbs lift (full at pin) (952 kg)
Breakout force:4775 lbs breakout (at pin) (2165 kg)
Reach (dumped):43 inches reach (dumped) (109 cm)
Rollback angle:12° rollback
Height (at pin):126.8 inches height (at pin) (322 cm)

Transmission

Options:12-speed synchromesh, 12-speed partial power shift
Type (synchromesh):synchromesh
Gears (synchromesh):12 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch (synchromesh):hydraulic dry disc
Type (partial power shift):partial power shift
Gears (partial power shift):12 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch (partial power shift):hydraulic dry disc
Details (partial power shift):Three gears, plus reverse, with a four-range power shift

Tractor hitch

Rear Type:II

Serial Numbers

1980:11120101
1981:11211841
1982:11213684
1983:11214373
Location:Serial number stamped into the top of the tractor's frame on the right side, next to the engine.

Dimensions & Tires

Weight:8755 lbs (3971 kg)
Rear tire:18.4-34
Wheelbase:100.5 inches (255 cm)
Front tire:10.00-16
Rear tread:60.75 to 85 inches (154 to 215 cm)
4WD Front tread:59 to 71 inches (149 to 180 cm)
Ballasted weight:12470 lbs (5656 kg)

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO:independent
Rear PTO Type:540/1000