David Brown

David Brown 30

The David Brown 30 is a farm tractor produced from 1953 to 1957 by David Brown. It was available in petrol and diesel variants (30C and 30D). The tractor features a 2.7L 4-cylinder liquid-cooled engine available in diesel, gasoline, and kerosene versions, with power ranging from 34 hp to 41 hp. It has a 6-speed gear transmission with 2 reverse gears, two-wheel drive, manual steering, mechanical drum brakes, and an open operator station. The rear PTO operates at 540 rpm. Dimensions include a 74.8 inch wheelbase, 116.5 inch length, and a weight of 3,900 lbs. Tire sizes are 6.00-19 front and 11-28 or 12.4-28 rear.
Power34 hp
Founded1953 - 1957
Model30

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for David Brown 30

Power
Engine power41 hp (30.6 kW)
Tires
Rear tire11-28
Front tire6.00-19
Additional rear tire12.4-28
Engine
Aux. fuel1.8 gal (6.8 L)
Fuel tank12.7 gal (48.1 L)
Diesel engineDavid Brown, diesel, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled, Displacement 165.1 ci (2.7 L), Bore/Stroke 3.625x4.00 inches (92 x 102 mm), Power 34 hp (25.4 kW), Rated RPM 2000
Engine optionsDavid Brown 2.7L 4-cyl diesel, David Brown 2.7L 4-cyl gasoline, David Brown 2.7L 4-cyl kerosene
Gasoline engineDavid Brown, gasoline, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled, Displacement 165.1 ci (2.7 L), Bore/Stroke 3.625x4.00 inches (92 x 102 mm), Power 41 hp (30.6 kW), Rated RPM 2300
Kerosene engineDavid Brown, kerosene, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled, Displacement 165.1 ci (2.7 L), Bore/Stroke 3.625x4.00 inches (92 x 102 mm), Power 37.6 hp (28.0 kW), Rated RPM 2300
Kerosene Fuel tank11.9 gal (45.0 L)
Dimensions
Length116.5 inches (295 cm)
Weight3,900 lbs (1769 kg)
Wheelbase74.8 inches (189 cm)
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
BrakesMechanical drum brakes
Steeringmanual
Operator stationOpen operator station
Production
Variants30C petrol, 30D diesel
ManufacturerDavid Brown
Years produced1953 - 1957
Transmission
Typegear
Gears6 forward and 2 reverse
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO Type540