David Brown

David Brown 30TD

The David Brown 30TD is an agricultural crawler tractor produced from 1953 to 1959. It features a 2.7L 4-cylinder diesel engine producing 36 hp (26.8 kW) with a 6-speed gear transmission and crawler drive. The tractor has an open operator station and is equipped with a rear PTO type 540. It was built in Meltham Mills, Huddersfield, England. Variants include the gasoline 30T and industrial 30ITD models. The 30TD has 13-inch and 16-inch tracks, weighs between 8050 to 8450 pounds depending on configuration, and offers a range of dimensions suitable for agricultural use.

Power34 hp

Founded1953 - 1957

Model30TD

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for David Brown 30TD

Power

Engine	36 hp (26.8 kW)
Belt (claimed)	30 hp (22.4 kW)
Drawbar (claimed)	24.1 hp (18.0 kW)

Engine

Type	diesel, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Model	David Brown 2.7L 4-cyl diesel
Power	36 hp (26.8 kW)
Starter	electric
Fuel tank	17.4 gal (65.9 L)
Rated RPM	1800
Bore/Stroke	3.625x4.00 inches (92 x 102 mm)
Displacement	165.1 ci (2.7 L)
Oil capacity	12 qts (11.4 L)
Starter volts	12
Coolant capacity	16.8 qts (15.9 L)

Weight

48G Shipping	8050 lbs (3651 kg)
56G Shipping	8150 lbs (3696 kg)
48G Operating	8350 lbs (3787 kg)
56G Operating	8450 lbs (3832 kg)

Variants

30T	gasoline
30TD	diesel
30ITD	industrial

Mechanical

Drive	crawler
Operator station	Open operator station

Production

Type	Agricultural Crawler tractor
Built in	Meltham Mills, Huddersfield, England
Years produced	1953 - 1959

Transmission

Type	gear
Gears	6 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch	254mm dry disc
Oil capacity	45.6 qts (43.2 L)

Dimensions & Tracks

Length	113 inches (287 cm)
Gauge 48	48 inches (121 cm)
Gauge 56	56 inches (142 cm)
Width 48G	63 inches (160 cm)
Width 56G	71 inches (180 cm)
Track Width	13 inches (33 cm), 16 inches (40 cm)
Height (hood)	56 inches (142 cm)
Ground pressure	5.4 psi (0.4 bar)
Track Area on ground	1555 in² (1.0 m²)
Track Length on ground	60 inches (152 cm)