David Brown

David Brown 25

The David Brown 25 is a farm tractor produced from 1953 to 1958 by David Brown. It features a 2.5L 4-cylinder engine available in diesel, gasoline, or kerosene variants. The tractor has a 6-speed gear transmission with 2 reverse gears, manual steering, and mechanical shoe brakes. It offers a rear PTO at 540 rpm and a rear lift capacity of 1,300 lbs. The tractor weighs 3,715 lbs and has a wheelbase of 74.8 inches. It is equipped with agricultural tires sized 6.00-19 front and 11-28 rear. The David Brown 25 is known for its versatility and reliability in farm operations.
Power32 hp
Founded1953 - 1958
Model25

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for David Brown 25

Power
Engine power32 hp (23.9 kW)
Belt (tested)34.89 hp (26.0 kW)
Drawbar (tested)25.88 hp (19.3 kW)
Gas Drawbar (claimed)24.1 hp (18.0 kW)
Kerosene Drawbar (claimed)22.7 hp (16.9 kW)
Tires
Ag rear11-28
Ag front6.00-19
Engine
OptionsDavid Brown 2.5L 4-cyl diesel, David Brown 2.5L 4-cyl gasoline, David Brown 2.5L 4-cyl kerosene
Aux. fuel1.8 gal (6.8 L)
Fuel tank12.7 gal (48.1 L)
Diesel engine4-cylinder, liquid-cooled, 154 ci (2.5 L), Bore/Stroke 3.50x4.00 inches (89 x 102 mm), Power 32 hp (23.9 kW), Compression 15.9:1, Rated RPM 1800, Starter volts 12
Gasoline engine4-cylinder, liquid-cooled, 154 ci (2.5 L), Bore/Stroke 3.50x4.00 inches (89 x 102 mm), Air cleaner oil bath, Compression 5.5:1, Rated RPM 1600, Starter volts 12
Kerosene engine4-cylinder, liquid-cooled, 154 ci (2.5 L), Bore/Stroke 3.50x4.00 inches (89 x 102 mm), Compression 4.7:1, Rated RPM 1600
Kerosene Fuel tank11.9 gal (45.0 L)
Dimensions
Length113 inches (287 cm)
Weight3,715 lbs (1685 kg)
Wheelbase74.8 inches (189 cm)
Rear tread48 to 68 inches (121 to 172 cm)
Front tread49.5 to 62 inches (125 to 157 cm)
Ground clearance15.4 inches (39 cm)
Electrical
Charging systemgenerator
Hydraulics
Total flow9.5 gpm (36.0 lpm)
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
BrakesMechanical shoe brakes
Steeringmanual
Operator stationOpen operator station
Production
Variants25D diesel engine, 25C petrol engine
Years made1953 - 1958
ManufacturerDavid Brown
Transmission
Typegear
Gears6 forward and 2 reverse
Clutchdry plate
Tractor hitch
Rear lift1,300 lbs (589 kg)
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO Type540