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David Brown 885

The David Brown 885 is a utility tractor produced from 1971 to 1980. It was built in Meltham Mills, Huddersfield, England. The 885 was in production when Case (Tenneco) purchased David Brown and continued under the David Brown name for most markets, while carrying the Case name in North America. It features a 47.3 hp engine with options for a 2.7L 3-cylinder diesel or a 2.4L 3-cylinder gasoline engine. The tractor has a 12-speed partially synchronized transmission, two-wheel drive, and optional hydrostatic power steering. It has a fuel capacity of 12.7 gallons and a hydraulic system capacity of 6 gallons. The rear PTO operates at 540/1000 rpm. Dimensions include a 77-inch wheelbase, 116-inch length, and 65-inch width. The operating weight is 4,265 lbs. The tractor offers optional cab and differential mechanical drum brakes.
David Brown 885tractorspecificationsenginetransmissionutility tractor47 hp2.7L diesel2.4L gasolinePTOhydraulicsdimensions
Power47 hp
Founded1971 - 1980
Model885

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for David Brown 885

Power

Engine (net):47.3 hp (35.3 kW)
PTO (tested):43.20 hp (32.2 kW)
PTO (claimed):43 hp (32.1 kW)
Drawbar (tested):36.56 hp (27.3 kW)
Drawbar (claimed):37 hp (27.6 kW)

Engine

Rated RPM:2200
Air cleaner:oil bath
Bore/Stroke:3.939x4.5 inches (100 x 114 mm)
Compression:17:1
Power (net):47.3 hp (35.3 kW)
Displacement:164.4 ci (2.7 L)
Firing order:1-2-3
Oil capacity:6.6 qts (6.2 L)
Diesel engine:David Brown, diesel, 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Starter volts:12
Engine options:David Brown 2.7L 3-cyl diesel, David Brown 2.4L 3-cyl gasoline
Gasoline engine:David Brown, gasoline, 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Coolant capacity:9 qts (8.5 L)
Gasoline Rated RPM:2200
Gasoline Air cleaner:oil bath
Gasoline Bore/Stroke:3.939x4.00 inches (100 x 102 mm)
Gasoline Compression:6.75:1
Gasoline displacement:146.1 ci (2.4 L)
Gasoline Starter volts:12

Capacity

Fuel:12.7 gal (48.1 L)
Hydraulic system:6 gal (22.7 L)

Electrical

Battery AH:86
Battery volts:12
Charging system:alternator

Hydraulics

Type:open
Capacity:6 gal (22.7 L)
Pressure:2000 psi (137.9 bar)
Total flow:7.4 gpm (28.0 lpm)

Mechanical

Cab:optional
Drive:Two-wheel drive
Brakes:Differential mechanical drum brakes
Steering:manual, hydrostatic power (optional)

Production

Type:Utility tractor
Notes:The model 885 was in production when Case (Tenneco) purchased David Brown. The tractor continued in production under the David Brown name for most markets, while carrying the Case name in North America.
Built in:Meltham Mills, Huddersfield, England
Original price:$7,400 (1976)
Years produced:1971 - 1980

Transmission

Type:partially synchronized
Gears:12 forward and 4 reverse
Details:Three gears, plus reverse, in four ranges. Synchronized up-shifts from 1-to-2 and 2-to-3 and synchronized down-shift from 3-to-2.
Oil capacity:24.3 qts (23.0 L)

Tractor hitch

Rear Type:I, II
Rear lift max:3,450 lbs (1564 kg)
Rear lift recommended:1,800 lbs (816 kg)

Serial Numbers

1971:620001
1972:620336
1973:624731
1974:630611
1975:634830
1976:11000001
1977:11005148
1978:11011088
1979:11015095
1980:11019389
Location:On the right front side of the frame

Dimensions & Tires

Width:65 inches (165 cm)
Length:116 inches (294 cm)
Rear tire:14.9-28, 12.4-28, 12.4-32
Wheelbase:77 inches (195 cm)
Front tire:6.00-16
Max Drawbar:2,500 lbs (1134 kg)
Max capacity:5,400 lbs (2449 kg)
Height (ROPS):94 inches (238 cm)
Height (hood):51 inches (129 cm)
Weight operating:4,265 lbs (1934 kg)
Clearance (drawbar):12 inches (30 cm)
Max Drawbar extended:2,000 lbs (907 kg)
Clearance (front axle):17 inches (43 cm)

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO Type:540/1000

Related Models

David Brown 885

Model:885