David Brown 1212 Specs ( 1971-1976 )
Overview
The David Brown 1212 is a utility farm tractor manufactured between 1971 and 1976, powered by a 3.6L 4-cylinder diesel engine rated at 71 net horsepower. It features the Hydra-Shift 12-speed partial power shift transmission and was tested with a maximum operating weight of 6,730 lbs.
Ideal Applications
Tested Performance Data:
According to Nebraska Tractor Test 1138, the tractor achieved 65.35 hp at the PTO and a maximum drawbar pull of 8,137 lbs while consuming 4.3 gallons of fuel per hour at maximum power.
Transmission and Drive Configuration:
The unit is equipped with a Hydra-Shift 12-speed partial power shift transmission providing 12 forward and 4 reverse gears, paired with hydrostatic power steering and two-wheel drive.
Mechanical and Hitch Specifications:
This model includes a Category II rear hitch with a 2,200-lb recommended lift capacity, supported by an open-center hydraulic system delivering 6.9 gpm at 2000 psi.
Production
| Description | Utility tractor |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | David Brown |
| Original price | $11,900 (1976) |
Engine
| Engine type | David Brown 3.6L 4-cyl diesel |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank | 21.3 gal (80.6 L) |
| Air cleaner | dry |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.94x4.50 inches (100 x 114 mm) |
| Compression | 17:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 14.8 qts (14.0 L) |
| Description | David Brown / diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 219 ci (3.6 L) |
| Oil capacity | 7.9 qts (7.5 L) |
| Power (net) | 71 hp (52.9 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2300 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 55.9 hp (41.7 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 53.20 hp (39.7 kW) |
| Engine (net) | 71 hp (52.9 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 63.7 hp (47.5 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 65.35 hp (48.7 kW) |
Transmission
| Gears | 12 forward and 4 reverse |
|---|---|
| Oil capacity | 37 qts (35.0 L) |
| Transmission | Hydra-Shift |
| Transmission type | 12-speed partial power shift |
| Type | partial power shift |
Mechanical
| Cab | Cab optional. |
|---|---|
| Description | Differential mechanical drum brakes |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
| Steering | hydrostatic power |
Hydraulics
| Pressure | 2000 psi (137.9 bar) |
|---|---|
| Total flow | 6.9 gpm (26.1 lpm) |
| Type | open center |
Hitch
| Rear lift | 2,200 lbs (recommended) (997 kg) |
|---|---|
| Rear Type | II |
PTO
| Rear PTO | independent |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 |
Electrical
| Battery AH | 96 |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging system | alternator |
Dimensions & Tires
| Ag front | 7.50-16 / 6.00-19 |
|---|---|
| Ag rear | 13.6-38 / 16.9-34 |
| Clearance (drawbar) | 17 inches (43 cm) |
| Clearance (front axle) | 21 inches (53 cm) |
| Height (ROPS) | 105 inches (266 cm) |
| Length | 143 inches (363 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 89 inches (226 cm) |
| Width | 70 inches (177 cm) |
| Front tire | 7.50-16 |
| Rear tire | 13.6-38 |
| Weight | 6,730 lbs (3052 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 89 inches (226 cm) |
David Brown 1212 Weight
| Max capacity | 9,000 lbs (4082 kg) |
|---|---|
| Max Drawbar | 3,000 lbs (1360 kg) |
| Operating | 6,730 lbs (3052 kg) |
Nebraska Tractor Test 1138
| Description | Diesel 12-speed 2WDJune 25 - July 3, 1973Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1138 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance |
|---|---|
| Fuel use | 4.3 gal/hour (16.3 l/hour) / 3.5 gal/hour (13.2 l/hour) / 4.2 gal/hour (15.9 l/hour) |
| Max power | 53.20 hp (39.7 kW) |
| Max pull | 8,137 lbs (3690 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 65.35 hp (48.7 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 53.25 hp (39.7 kW) |
References
| Description | 1212 Hydra-Shift published by David Brown |
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Variants
| 1210 | synchromesh |
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| 1212 | power shift |