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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.
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Power34 hp
Founded1953 - 1957
Model30TD

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)

Power Take-off (PTO)

Engine RPM:516@1600, 985@1600, 1100@1600, 2100@1600
Rear PTO Type:540 (1.375)

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