David Brown 885 Production ended · 2WD
2 Diesel · Gasoline Lineage ← Predecessor no record
This model 885 1971–1980 · 43 hp
Successor → 885 1976–1980 · 47 hp Power specifications Engine 47.3 hp net PTO 43 hp claimed PTO, tested 43.2 hp Drawbar 37 hp claimed Drawbar, tested 36.6 hp Listed power 47 hp engine basis
Engines fitted to the David Brown 885 David Brown 2.7L 3-cyl dieselDiesel · 3 cyl 164 ci David Brown 2.4L 3-cyl gasolineGasoline · 3 cyl 146 ci
Engine details David Brown 2.7L 3-cyl diesel Bore × stroke 3.94 in × 4.5 in Rated speed 2,200 rpm Rated power 47.3 hp Compression 17:1 Cooling liquid-cooled Firing order 1-2-3 David Brown 2.4L 3-cyl gasoline Bore × stroke 3.94 in × 4 in Rated speed 2,200 rpm Compression 6.75:1 Cooling liquid-cooled Transmissions for the David Brown 885 12-speed partially synchronizedpartially synchronized 12F / 4R
Transmission notes 12-speed partially synchronized: 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.
Weight specifications Weight 4,265 lb operating
Dimensions specifications Wheelbase 77 in Length 116 in Width 65 in Front axle clearance 17 in
Capacities specifications Fuel tank 12.7 gal Hydraulic system 6 gal
Hydraulics specifications System open Pump flow no record Total flow 7.4 gpm Pressure 2,000 psi
Hitch specifications Rear hitch category I, II Rear lift capacity 1,800 lb
PTO specifications Rear PTO speeds 540/1000
Chassis specifications Drive 2WD Steering manual Brakes Differential mechanical drum brakes Cab Cab optional
Tires specifications Front 6.00-16 Rear 14.9-28
Electrical specifications System voltage 12 V Battery capacity 86 Ah Charging alternator
Production specifications Factories Meltham Mills, Huddersfield, England Built by David Brown
Data from TractorData.com , last updated there 12 August 2023; collected 7 October 2026. See sources and attribution .
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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.