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Overview
Production
Manufacturer
David Brown
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Utility tractor
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Built in Meltham Mills, Huddersfield, England
Original price
$7,400 (1976)
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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.
Engine
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David Brown 2.7L 3-cyl diesel
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David Brown 2.4L 3-cyl gasoline
Transmission
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12-speed partially synchronized
Power
Engine (net)
47.3 hp | 35.3 kW
Drawbar (claimed)
37 hp | 27.6 kW
PTO (claimed)
43 hp | 32.1 kW
Drawbar (tested)
36.56 hp | 27.3 kW
PTO (tested)
43.20 hp | 32.2 kW
Mechanical
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Two-wheel drive
Steering
manual
Steering
hydrostatic power (optional)
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Differential mechanical drum brakes
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Cab optional.
Capacity
Fuel
12.7 gal | 48.1 L
Hydraulic system
6 gal | 22.7 L
Hydraulics
Type
open
Capacity
6 gal | 22.7 L
Pressure
2000 psi | 137.9 bar
Total flow
7.4 gpm | 28.0 lpm
Hitch
Rear Type
I, II
Rear lift
1,800 lbs (recommended) | 816 kg
Rear lift
3,450 lbs (max) | 1564 kg
Pto
Rear PTO Type
540/1000
Dimensions
Wheelbase
77 inches | 195 cm
Weight
4,265 lbs | 1934 kg
Front tire
6.00-16
Rear tire
14.9-28
Serial location
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On the right front side of the frame
Electrical
Charging system
alternator
Battery volts
12
Battery AH
86
Engine
Engine options
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David Brown 2.7L 3-cyl diesel
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David Brown 2.4L 3-cyl gasoline
Engine detail
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David Brown
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diesel
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3-cylinder
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liquid-cooled
Displacement
164.4 ci | 2.7 L
Bore/Stroke
3.939x4.5 inches | 100 x 114 mm
Power (net)
47.3 hp | 35.3 kW
Air cleaner
oil bath
Compression
17:1
Rated RPM
2200
Firing order
1-2-3
Starter volts
12
Oil capacity
6.6 qts | 6.2 L
Coolant capacity (Coolant)
9 qts | 8.5 L
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David Brown
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gasoline
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3-cylinder
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liquid-cooled
Displacement
146.1 ci | 2.4 L
Bore/Stroke
3.939x4.00 inches | 100 x 102 mm
Air cleaner
oil bath
Compression
6.75:1
Rated RPM
2200
Starter volts
12
Transmission
Transmission
Type
partially synchronized
Gears
12 forward and 4 reverse
Oil capacity
24.3 qts | 23.0 L
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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.