David Brown · 900 Series series
David Brown 900
Utility tractor · 1956–1958 · Diesel
The David Brown 900 was a versatile mid-1950s tractor offered with a choice of diesel, petrol, kerosene, or high-compression engines, built at Meltham Mills from 1956 to 1958. It replaced the 25 and 30 Series and introduced a more powerful engine of around 40 hp in high-compression form. Its multi-fuel flexibility made it adaptable to varied farming conditions at home and in export markets.
- belt power
- 35 hp
- Weight
- 3,900 lb (1,769 kg)
- Displacement
- 165 ci (2.7 L)
Specifications
| Type | Utility |
|---|---|
| Series | 900 Series |
| Production | 1956–1958 |
| Factory | Meltham Mills, Huddersfield, England |
| Make | David Brown |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Displacement | 165 ci (2.7 L) |
| Rated speed | 2,200 rpm |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled |
| Aspiration | Naturally aspirated |
| Belt power | 35 hp (26.1 kW) |
|---|
| Transmission | sliding gear — 6 forward, 2 reverse |
|---|---|
| Chassis | 4x2 2WD |
| Steering | manual |
| Brakes | mechanical drum |
| Rear PTO | transmission |
|---|---|
| PTO speed | 540 rpm |
| Weight | 3,900 lb (1,769 kg) |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 72 in (183 cm) |
| Fuel capacity | 11.5 gal (43.5 L) |
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