David Brown 850: all source data

All 71 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
Engine
(no label)David Brown 2.5L 4-cyl diesel
(no label)David Brown 2.5L 4-cyl gasoline
Fuel tank10.6 gal | 40.1 L
Transmission
(no label)6-speed unsynchronized gear
Power
Engine35 hp | 26.1 kW
Drawbar (claimed)30 hp | 22.4 kW
PTO (claimed)33 hp | 24.6 kW
Drawbar (tested)30.93 hp | 23.1 kW
PTO (tested)33.56 hp | 25.0 kW
Mechanical
(no label)Two-wheel drive
Final drivesspur gear
(no label)Manual steering
(no label)Differential mechanical expanding shoe brakes
(no label)Open operator station.
Hitch
Rear TypeI
Pto
Rear PTOtransmission
Rear PTOlive
Clutchdry disc
Rear PTO Type540/1000 (1.375)
Engine RPM540@1800
Engine RPM540@1100
Engine RPM1000@2000
Dimensions
Wheelbase75.25 inches | 191 cm
Weight3750 to 4179 pounds
Front tire5.00-15
Rear tire10-28

Engine

Engine options
(no label)David Brown 2.5L 4-cyl diesel
(no label)David Brown 2.5L 4-cyl gasoline
Engine detail
(no label)David Brown
(no label)diesel
(no label)4-cylinder
(no label)liquid-cooled
Displacement154 ci | 2.5 L
Bore/Stroke3.50x4.00 inches | 89 x 102 mm
Power35 hp | 26.1 kW
Fuel systemdirect injection
Air cleaneroil bath
Compression17:1
Rated RPM2000
Idle RPM700-2000
Starter volts12
Oil capacity10.1 qts | 9.6 L
Coolant capacity (Coolant)14.4 qts | 13.6 L
(no label)David Brown
(no label)gasoline
(no label)4-cylinder
(no label)liquid-cooled
Displacement154 ci | 2.5 L
Bore/Stroke3.50x4.00 inches | 89 x 102 mm
Air cleaneroil bath
Compression6.25:1
Rated RPM2000
Starter volts12

Transmission

Transmission
Typeunsynchronized gear
Gears6 forward and 2 reverse
Clutchdry disc
(no label)Three gears (1-3) plus reverse (R) in two ranges (low and high).

Dimensions

Tires
Ag front5.00-15
Ag rear10-28
Dimensions
Wheelbase75.25 inches | 191 cm
Length113.5 inches | 288 cm
Height (hood)51.75 inches | 131 cm
Front tread52/56/60/64/68/72 inches | 132/142/152/162/172/182 cm
Rear tread52/56/60/64/68/72 inches | 132/142/152/162/172/182 cm
Weight
Shipping3750 lbs | 1701 kg
Gas Operating (Gas)4094 lbs | 1857 kg
Diesel Operating (Diesel)4179 lbs | 1895 kg
Ballasted5874 lbs | 2664 kg