David Brown 1412
The David Brown 1412 is a tractor produced by David Brown. It is equipped with a 219.3 ci 3.6 L engine. The rated power output is 91 hp 67.9 kW. Transmission: Hydra-Shift. Operating weight: 7660 lbs 3474 kg.
Engine Power
91 hp
67.9 kW
Fuel & Capacities
21.1 gal
79.9 L
Transmission
Hydra-Shift
Operating Weight
7660 lbs
3474 kg
David Brown 1412 Serial Number & Year Decoder
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Overview
![]() | 1974 - 1979 | 1974 - 1979 |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | David Brown |
Built in Meltham Mills, Huddersfield, England. | |
Original price was $12,700 in 1976 | |
Variants | |
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1410 | synchro |
1412 | Hydra-Shift |
David Brown 1412 Engine | |
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David Brown 3.6L 4-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 21.1 gal
79.9 L |
Engine details ... | |
David Brown 1412 Transmission | |
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12-speed partial power shift | |
Transmission details ... |
David Brown 1412 Power | |
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Engine (net) | 91 hp
67.9 kW |
Drawbar (claimed) | 65 hp
48.5 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 81 hp
60.4 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 64.47 hp
48.1 kW |
PTO (tested) | 80.61 hp
60.1 kW |
Performance test details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Power steering | |
Differential wet disc brakes | |
Two-post fixed ROPS. Cab optional. |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Pressure | 2000 psi
137.9 bar |
Pump flow | 6.5 gpm
24.6 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II |
Rear lift | 2600 lbs (recommended)
1179 kg |
4500 lbs (max)
2041 kg | |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 |
Engine RPM | 540@1800 |
1000@2000 | |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 90 inches
228 cm |
Weight | 7660 lbs
3474 kg |
Front tire | 7.50-16 |
Rear tire | 16.9/14-34 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Charging system | alternator |
Battery volts | 12 |
Battery AH | 100 |
References | |
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1412 Hydra-Shift published by David Brown |
Engine
Engine Detail — 219.3 ci / 3.6 L Diesel
Manufacturer | David Brown |
Configuration | turbocharged diesel, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 219.3 ci
3.6 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.939x4.500 inches
100 x 114 mm |
Power (net) | 91 hp
67.9 kW |
Air cleaner | dry |
Compression | 16:1 |
Rated RPM | 2300 |
Idle RPM | 700-2300 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 15.9 qts
15.0 L |
Coolant capacity | 15 qts
14.2 L |
Transmission
Transmission — Hydra-Shift
Transmission | Hydra-Shift |
Type | partial power shift |
Gears | 12 forward and 4 reverse |
Oil capacity | 44.4 qts
42.0 L |
Four gears (1-4) with three ranges. Power shift between gears. | |
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Dimensions
David Brown 1412 Tires | |
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Ag front | 7.50-16 |
Ag rear | 16.9/14-34 |
Ag front | 6.00-19 |
Ag rear | 12.4/11-36 |
13.6/12-36 | |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 90 inches
228 cm |
Length | 145 inches
368 cm |
Width | 77 inches
195 cm |
Clearance (front axle) | 20 inches
50 cm |
Clearance (rear axle) | 16.5 inches
41 cm |
Front tread | 56 to 80 inches
142 to 203 cm |
Rear tread | 56 to 80 inches
142 to 203 cm |
David Brown 1412 Weight | |
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Operating | 7660 lbs
3474 kg |
Max capacity | 11000 lbs
4989 kg |
Max Drawbar | 3000 lbs
1360 kg |
2500 lbs (extended)
1134 kg | |
David Brown 1412 Height | |
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Hood | 65 inches
165 cm |
ROPS | 103 inches
261 cm |
Exhaust | 90 inches
228 cm |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 1210 | |
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Turbo diesel 12-speed 2WD
May 4 - 18, 1976
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1210 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 80.61 hp
60.1 kW |
Fuel use | 5.0 gal/hour
18.9 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 76.21 hp
56.8 kW |
Fuel use | 4.5 gal/hour
17.0 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 64.47 hp
48.1 kW |
Fuel use | 4.8 gal/hour
18.2 l/hour |
Max pull | 7,815 lbs
3544 kg |
Photos
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