David Brown 1212

The David Brown 1212 is a tractor produced by David Brown. It is equipped with a 219 ci 3.6 L engine. The rated power output is 71 hp 52.9 kW. Transmission: Hydra-Shift. Operating weight: 6,730 lbs 3052 kg.

Overview

	1971 - 1976 Utility tractor
1971 - 1976
Utility tractor

Production
Manufacturer	David Brown
Utility tractor
Original price	$11,900 (1976)

Variants
1210	synchromesh
1212	power shift

David Brown 1212 Engine
David Brown 3.6L 4-cyl diesel
Fuel tank	21.3 gal 80.6 L
Engine details ...

David Brown 1212 Transmission
12-speed partial power shift
Transmission details ...

David Brown 1212 Power
Engine (net)	71 hp 52.9 kW
Drawbar (claimed)	55.9 hp 41.7 kW
PTO (claimed)	63.7 hp 47.5 kW
Drawbar (tested)	53.20 hp 39.7 kW
PTO (tested)	65.35 hp 48.7 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Steering	hydrostatic power
Differential mechanical drum brakes
Cab optional.

Hydraulics
Type	open center
Pressure	2000 psi 137.9 bar
Total flow	6.9 gpm 26.1 lpm

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	II
Rear lift	2,200 lbs (recommended) 997 kg
	4,400 lbs (max) 1995 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	540/1000

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	89 inches 226 cm
Weight	6,730 lbs 3052 kg
Front tire	7.50-16
Rear tire	13.6-38
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Charging system	alternator
Battery volts	12
Battery AH	96

References
1212 Hydra-Shift published by David Brown

Engine

Engine Detail — 219 ci / 3.6 L Diesel

Manufacturer	David Brown
Fuel Type	Diesel
Configuration	4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement	219 ci 3.6 L
Bore/Stroke	3.94x4.50 inches 100 x 114 mm
Power (net)	71 hp 52.9 kW
Air cleaner	dry
Compression	17:1
Rated RPM	2300
Starter volts	12
Oil capacity	7.9 qts 7.5 L
Coolant capacity	14.8 qts 14.0 L

Transmission

Transmission — Hydra-Shift

Transmission	Hydra-Shift
Type	partial power shift
Gears	12 forward and 4 reverse
Oil capacity	37 qts 35.0 L

Dimensions

David Brown 1212 Tires
Ag front	7.50-16
Ag rear	13.6-38
Ag front	6.00-19
Ag rear	16.9-34
	18.4-30

Dimensions
Wheelbase	89 inches 226 cm
Length	143 inches 363 cm
Width	70 inches 177 cm
Height (ROPS)	105 inches 266 cm
Clearance (front axle)	21 inches 53 cm
Clearance (drawbar)	17 inches 43 cm

David Brown 1212 Weight
Operating	6,730 lbs 3052 kg
Max capacity	9,000 lbs 4082 kg
Max Drawbar	3,000 lbs 1360 kg
	2,500 lbs (extended) 1134 kg

Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 1138
Diesel 12-speed 2WD June 25 - July 3, 1973 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1138 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed	65.35 hp 48.7 kW
Fuel use	4.3 gal/hour 16.3 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	53.25 hp 39.7 kW
Fuel use	3.5 gal/hour 13.2 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	53.20 hp 39.7 kW
Fuel use	4.2 gal/hour 15.9 l/hour
Max pull	8,137 lbs 3690 kg

Photos

David Brown 1212