David Brown

David Brown 996

The David Brown 996 is a utility tractor produced from 1971 to 1980. It features a 3.6L 4-cylinder diesel engine producing 62 hp gross, with a 12-speed synchromesh transmission. The tractor has two-wheel drive with spur gear final drives, power steering, and hydraulic drum brakes. It offers an open operator station with an optional Quiet Cab. The 996 has an independent rear PTO with 540/1000 RPM options and a rear lift capacity of 3600 lbs. It was built in Meltham Mills, Huddersfield, England, and originally sold for $10,500 in 1976.
Power62 hp
Founded1971 - 1980
Model996

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for David Brown 996

Power
PTO (claimed)58 hp (43.3 kW)
Engine (gross)62 hp (46.2 kW)
Tires
Ag rear13.6/12-36, 12.4/11-36, 16.4/14-30
Ag front7.50-16, 6.00-19
Engine
Typediesel, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
ModelDavid Brown 3.6L 4-cyl diesel
Fuel tank16 gal (60.6 L)
Rated RPM2200
Bore/Stroke3.94x4.50 inches (100 x 114 mm)
Compression17:1
Displacement219.3 ci (3.6 L)
Operating RPM700-2200
Power (gross)62 hp (46.2 kW)
Coolant capacity14 qts (13.2 L)
Variants
995live PTO foot clutch
996independent PTO hand clutch
Dimensions
Width67 inches (170 cm) Minimum width
Length129 inches (327 cm)
Wheelbase82 inches (208 cm)
Rear tread52 to 76 inches (132 to 193 cm)
Height (cab)95 inches (241 cm)
Clearance (drawbar)16 inches (40 cm)
Cab Operating weight5260 lbs (2385 kg)
Clearance (front axle)21 inches (53 cm)
Electrical
Battery AH96
Battery volts12
Charging systemalternator
Hydraulics
Typeopen center
Pump flow7.3 gpm (27.6 lpm)
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
BrakesHydraulic drum brakes
Final drivesspur gear
Power steeringYes
Operator stationOpen operator station. Quiet Cab optional.
Production
TypeUtility tractor
Built inMeltham Mills, Huddersfield, England
Original price$10,500 in 1976
Years produced1971 - 1980
Transmission
Typesynchromesh
Gears12 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch280mm dry disc
DetailsThree gears, plus reverse, in four ranges. Synchronized up-shifts from 1-to-2 and 2-to-3. Synchronized down-shift from 3-to-2.
Tractor hitch
Rear TypeII/I
Rear lift3600 lbs (1632 kg)
Serial Numbers
1971920001
1972921383
1973925158
1974928575
1975931772
197611070001
197711080236
197811089141
197911096828
198011104577
LocationOn front frame, right side.
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTOindependent
Engine RPM540@1800, 1000@2000
Rear PTO Type540/1000