David Brown 780: all source data

All 57 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)Built in Meltham Mills, Huddersfield, England
Total built8,986
(no label)Original price was $4,000 in 1971
Engine
(no label)David Brown 2.7L 3-cyl diesel
Fuel tank9.5 gal | 36.0 L
Transmission
(no label)12-speed
(no label)6-speed
Power
Engine (gross)46 hp | 34.3 kW
Drawbar (claimed)38.9 hp | 29.0 kW
PTO (claimed)42.9 hp | 32.0 kW
Mechanical
(no label)Two-wheel drive
(no label)Manual steering
(no label)Mechanical drum brakes
Hydraulics
Pressure2000 psi | 137.9 bar
Pump flow7.4 gpm | 28.0 lpm
Oil typeSAE20W30 SAE20W40
Hitch
Rear TypeI
Rear lift1600 lbs | 725 kg
Pto
Rear PTOlive
Rear PTO Type540/1000
Engine RPM540@1828
Engine RPM1000@2000
Dimensions
Wheelbase75.8 inches | 192 cm
Weight3,470 lbs | 1573 kg
Front tire6.00-16
Rear tire12.4/11-28
Electrical
Groundnegative

Engine

Engine detail
(no label)David Brown
(no label)diesel
(no label)3-cylinder
(no label)liquid-cooled
Displacement164.4 ci | 2.7 L
Bore/Stroke3.9375x4.50 inches | 100 x 114 mm
Power (gross)46 hp | 34.3 kW
Compression17:1
Rated RPM2200
Idle RPM700-2200
Firing order1-2-3
Oil capacity6.5 qts | 6.2 L
Coolant capacity (Coolant)10 qts | 9.5 L

Transmission

Transmission options
(no label)12-speed
(no label)6-speed
Transmission
Transmissionsliding gear
Gears12 forward and 4 reverse
Clutchdry disc
Oil capacity24 qts | 22.7 L
Gears6 forward and 2 reverse
Clutchdry disc

Dimensions

Tires
Ag front6.00-16
Ag rear12.4/11-28
Dimensions
Wheelbase75.8 inches | 192 cm
Length111.75 inches | 283 cm
Width64 inches | 162 cm
Height82.5 inches | 209 cm
Weight3,470 lbs | 1573 kg
Ground clearance11.75 inches | 29 cm