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David Brown 1212 Specs ( 1971-1976 )

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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

Variants

1210 synchromesh
1212 power shift