david brown 1490
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Utility tractor |
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Note: the David Brown model 1490 is the same as the J.I. Case 1490. The following data is from the 1490 listing. |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | David Brown |
Utility tractor | |
Built in Meltham Mills, Huddersfield, England | |
Original price was $25,400 in 1983 | |
David Brown 1490 Engine | |
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J.I. Case 3.6L 4-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 36 gal
136.3 L |
Engine details ... | |
David Brown 1490 Transmissions | |
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12-speed synchromesh | |
12-speed partial power shift | |
Transmission details ... |
David Brown 1490 Power | |
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Engine | 83 hp
61.9 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 70 hp
52.2 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 60.31 hp
45.0 kW |
PTO (tested) | 70.51 hp
52.6 kW |
Performance test details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Power steering | |
Hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
Two-post ROPS. Cab optional. |
Photos | |
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David Brown 1490 photos... |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Pressure | 2000 psi
137.9 bar |
Valves | 1 |
Total flow | 8.4 gpm
31.8 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II |
Rear lift | 4,400 lbs
1995 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 88.5 inches
224 cm |
Weight | 6490 to 7580 pounds |
Front tire | 11L-15 |
Rear tire | 18.4-34 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
David Brown 1490 attachments | |
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front-end loader | |
Attachment details ... |
1490 Serial Numbers | |
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Location: | Serial number stamped into the top of the tractor's frame on the right side, next to the engine. |
1980 | 11180101 |
1981 | 11182782 |
1982 | 11185693 |
1983 | 11188540 |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table. | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Battery volts | 12 |
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