David Brown 900: all source data

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Overview

Production
ManufacturerDavid Brown
(no label)Row-Crop tractor
Engine
(no label)David Brown 2.7L 4-cyl diesel
(no label)David Brown 2.7L 4-cyl kerosene
(no label)David Brown 2.7L 4-cyl gasoline
Fuel tank11.5 gal (diesel/gas) | 43.5 L
Fuel tank10 gal (kerosene) | 37.9 L
Aux. fuel1.5 gal | 5.7 L
Transmission
(no label)6-speed
Power
Engine45.5 hp | 33.9 kW
Belt (claimed)32 hp (kerosene) | 23.9 kW
Belt (claimed)35 hp (diesel/gas) | 26.1 kW
Belt (claimed)40 hp (high-compression) | 29.8 kW
Mechanical
(no label)Two-wheel drive
Steeringmanual
(no label)Mechanical drum brakes
(no label)Open operator station.
Hitch
Rear TypeI
Rear lift (at ends)1800 lbs | 816 kg
Pto
Rear PTOtransmission
Rear PTOlive (optional)
Rear PTO Type540
Engine RPM545@1600
Dimensions
Wheelbase72 inches | 182 cm
Weight3900 to 4000 pounds
Front tire11.00x28
Belt pulley
Diameter8.5 inches | 21 cm
Width5.75 inches | 14 cm
RPM1405
Speed3125 ft/min | 952.50 meters/min

Engine

Engine options
(no label)David Brown 2.7L 4-cyl diesel
(no label)David Brown 2.7L 4-cyl kerosene
(no label)David Brown 2.7L 4-cyl gasoline
Engine detail
(no label)David Brown AD4/30H
(no label)diesel
(no label)4-cylinder
(no label)liquid-cooled
Displacement165 ci | 2.7 L
Bore/Stroke3.625x4.00 inches | 92 x 102 mm
Power40 hp | 29.8 kW
Compression15.9:1
Rated RPM2200
Torque105 lb-ft | 142.4 Nm
Torque RPM1300
Firing order1-2-4-3
Starter typeelectric
Oil capacity7 qts | 6.6 L
Coolant capacity (Coolant)14 qts | 13.2 L
Intake valve clearance0.015 inches (hot) | 0.381 mm
Exhaust valve clearance0.015 inches (hot) | 0.381 mm
(no label)David Brown AK4/30H
(no label)kerosene
(no label)4-cylinder
(no label)liquid-cooled
Displacement165 ci | 2.7 L
Bore/Stroke3.625x4.00 inches | 92 x 102 mm
Power37.5 hp | 28.0 kW
Fuel systemSlex 30FV carburetor
Compression4.7:1
Rated RPM2200
Torque110 lb-ft | 149.2 Nm
Torque RPM1000
Firing order1-2-4-3
Starterelectric
Starter volts12
Oil capacity7 qts | 6.6 L
Coolant capacity (Coolant)14 qts | 13.2 L
Intake valve clearance0.015 inches (hot) | 0.381 mm
Exhaust valve clearance0.022 inches (hot) | 0.559 mm
(no label)David Brown AG4/30H
(no label)gasoline
(no label)4-cylinder
(no label)liquid-cooled
Displacement165 ci | 2.7 L
Bore/Stroke3.625x4.00 inches | 92 x 102 mm
Power40.5 hp | 30.2 kW
Fuel systemSolex 30FV carburetor
Compression5.5:1
Rated RPM2200
Firing order1-2-4-3
Starterelectric
Starter volts12
Oil capacity7 qts | 6.6 L
Coolant capacity (Coolant)14 qts | 13.2 L
Intake valve clearance0.015 inches (hot) | 0.381 mm
Exhaust valve clearance0.022 inches (hot) | 0.559 mm
(no label)David Brown PAG4/30H
(no label)gasoline
(no label)4-cylinder
(no label)liquid-cooled
(no label)High-compression gasoline engine for premium fuel.
Displacement165 ci | 2.7 L
Bore/Stroke3.625x4.00 inches | 92 x 102 mm
Power45.5 hp | 33.9 kW
Fuel systemSolex 30FV carburetor
Compression7:1
Rated RPM2200
Firing order1-2-4-3
Starterelectric
Starter volts12
Oil capacity7 qts | 6.6 L
Intake valve clearance0.015 inches (hot) | 0.381 mm
Exhaust valve clearance0.022 inches (hot) | 0.559 mm

Transmission

Transmission
TransmissionDavid Brown
Gears6 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch254mm dry disc
Oil capacity16 qts | 15.1 L
(no label)Three gears (1-3) plus reverse (R) in two ranges (low/high).

Dimensions

Tires
Standard tires (ag)Front: 11.00x28. Rear:
Standard tires (ag)Front: 13x28. Rear:
Ag front6.00x16
Ag rear11.25x28
Ag rear5.50x16
Dimensions
Wheelbase72 inches | 182 cm
Length113 inches | 287 cm
Width65 inches | 165 cm
Height77.75 inches | 197 cm
Height (hood)54.5 inches | 138 cm
Diesel Weight (Diesel)4000 lbs | 1814 kg
Kerosene Weight (Kerosene)3900 lbs | 1769 kg
Clearance (front axle)16 inches | 40 cm
Front tread52/56/60/64/68/72/86 inches | 132/142/152/162/172/182/218 cm
Rear tread52/56/60/64/68/72/86 inches | 132/142/152/162/172/182/218 cm