David Brown 2D Specs ( 1956-1961 )
Overview
The David Brown 2D is a tool carrier farm tractor produced from 1956 to 1961 in Meltham Mills, England. It features a 1.3L two-cylinder air-cooled diesel engine rated at 14.1 hp and is equipped with a pneumatic mid-lift hitch. The machine is configured with a 4-speed gear transmission and an open operator station weighing 1,900 lbs.
Ideal Applications
Engine Configuration:
The 1.3L direct injection diesel engine operates between 600 and 1800 RPM and utilizes an oil bath air cleaner.
Chassis and Dimensions:
The tractor features a 72-inch wheelbase with adjustable front and rear tread widths ranging from 40 to 68 inches.
Mechanical and PTO Systems:
Equipped with a 4-speed gear transmission, this model includes a 560 mid PTO and a 540 rear PTO with an optional live configuration.
Production
| Description | Tool Carrier tractor / Built in Meltham Mills, Huddersfield, England |
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| Manufacturer | David Brown |
Engine
| Engine type | David Brown 1.3L 2-cyl diesel |
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| Air cleaner | oil bath |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.50x4.00 inches (89 x 102 mm) |
| Description | David Brown / diesel / 2-cylinder / air-cooled |
| Displacement | 77 ci (1.3 L) |
| Fuel system | direct injection |
| Operating RPM | 600-1800 |
| Power | 14.1 hp (10.5 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 1800 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
| Clutch | dry disc |
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| Gears | 4 forward and 1 reverse |
| Transmission | David Brown |
| Transmission type | 4-speed gear |
| Type | gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
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| Description | Mechanical internal expanding brakes |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
| Steering | manual |
Hitch
| Type | pneumatic mid lift |
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PTO
| Mid PTO Type | 560 |
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| Rear PTO | live (optional) |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Dimensions & Tires
| Ag front | 4.00x15 |
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| Ag rear | 6.00x22 |
| Front tread | 40 to 68 inches (101 to 172 cm) |
| Height | 55 inches (139 cm) |
| Length | 116.5 inches (295 cm) |
| Rear tread | 40 to 68 inches (101 to 172 cm) |
| Weight | 1900 lbs (861 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 72 inches (182 cm) |
| Width | 67 inches (min) (170 cm) |
| Front tire | 4.00x15 |
| Rear tire | 6.00x22 |
| Weight | 1900 lbs (861 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 72 inches (182 cm) |
Speeds
| Description | With 6.00x22 rear tires. |
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