David Brown 1490: all source data

All 67 values recorded for this model, as the source lists them and in its units. The spec sheet shows the same data checked, typed and converted.

Overview

Production
ManufacturerDavid Brown
(no label)Utility tractor
(no label)Built in Meltham Mills, Huddersfield, England
(no label)Original price was $25,400 in 1983
Engine
(no label)J.I. Case 3.6L 4-cyl diesel
Fuel tank36 gal | 136.3 L
Transmission
(no label)12-speed synchromesh
(no label)12-speed partial power shift
Power
Engine83 hp | 61.9 kW
PTO (claimed)70 hp | 52.2 kW
Drawbar (tested)60.31 hp | 45.0 kW
PTO (tested)70.51 hp | 52.6 kW
Mechanical
(no label)Two- or four-wheel drive
(no label)Power steering
(no label)Hydraulic wet disc brakes
(no label)Two-post ROPS. Cab optional.
Hydraulics
Typeopen center
Pressure2000 psi | 137.9 bar
Valves1
Total flow8.4 gpm | 31.8 lpm
Hitch
Rear TypeII
Rear lift4,400 lbs | 1995 kg
Pto
Rear PTOindependent
Rear PTO Type540/1000
Dimensions
Wheelbase88.5 inches | 224 cm
Weight6490 to 7580 pounds
Front tire11L-15
Rear tire18.4-34
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12

Engine

Engine detail
(no label)J.I. Case
(no label)turbocharged diesel
(no label)4-cylinder
(no label)liquid-cooled
Displacement219 ci | 3.6 L
Bore/Stroke3.939x4.500 inches | 100 x 114 mm
Power83 hp | 61.9 kW
Air cleanerdual dry element
Compression16:1
Rated RPM2200
Firing order1-2-4-3
Starter volts12
Oil capacity7.8 qts | 7.4 L
Coolant capacity (Coolant)15 qts | 14.2 L

Transmission

Transmission options
(no label)12-speed synchromesh
(no label)12-speed partial power shift
Transmission
Typesynchromesh
Gears12 forward and 4 reverse
Clutchhydraulic dry disc
Typepartial power shift
Gears12 forward and 4 reverse
Clutchhydraulic dry disc
(no label)Three gears, plus reverse, with a four-range power shift.

Dimensions

Tires
Ag front11L-15
Ag rear18.4-34
Dimensions
Wheelbase88.5 inches | 224 cm
Length143 inches | 363 cm
Width76.5 inches | 194 cm
Height (cab)105 inches | 266 cm
Height (exhaust)94 inches | 238 cm
2WD Ground clearance21 inches | 53 cm
4WD Ground clearance13 inches | 33 cm
Rear tread60 to 80 inches | 152 to 203 cm
Rear tread62 to 88 inches | 157 to 223 cm
Weight
2WD ROPS Shipping (2WD ROPS)6490 lbs | 2943 kg
2WD Cab Shipping (2WD Cab)7580 lbs | 3438 kg
Max capacity (Max)11500 lbs | 5216 kg