David Brown 1490

The David Brown 1490 is a tractor produced by David Brown. It is equipped with a 219 ci 3.6 L engine. The rated power output is 83 hp 61.9 kW. Transmission: 12 forward and 4 reverse. Operating weight: 6490 to 7580 pounds.

Overview

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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.

Production
Manufacturer	David Brown
Utility tractor
Built in Meltham Mills, Huddersfield, England
Original price was $25,400 in 1983

David Brown 1490 Engine
J.I. Case 3.6L 4-cyl diesel
Fuel tank	36 gal 136.3 L
Engine details ...

David Brown 1490 Power
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
Two- or four-wheel drive
Power steering
Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Two-post ROPS. Cab optional.

Hydraulics
Type	open center
Pressure	2000 psi 137.9 bar
Valves	1
Total flow	8.4 gpm 31.8 lpm

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	II
Rear lift	4,400 lbs 1995 kg

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

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	88.5 inches 224 cm
Weight	6490 to 7580 pounds
Front tire	11L-15
Rear tire	18.4-34
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Battery volts	12

Engine

Note: the David Brown model 1490 is the same as the J.I. Case 1490. The following data is from the 1490 listing.

Engine Detail — 219 ci / 3.6 L Diesel

Manufacturer	J.I. Case
Configuration	turbocharged diesel, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement	219 ci 3.6 L
Bore/Stroke	3.939x4.500 inches 100 x 114 mm
Power	83 hp 61.9 kW
Air cleaner	dual dry element
Compression	16:1
Rated RPM	2200
Firing order	1-2-4-3
Starter volts	12
Oil capacity	7.8 qts 7.4 L
Coolant capacity	15 qts 14.2 L

Transmission

Note: the David Brown model 1490 is the same as the J.I. Case 1490. The following data is from the 1490 listing.

Transmission options
12-speed synchromesh
12-speed partial power shift

Transmission — 12 forward and 4 reverse synchromesh

Type	synchromesh
Gears	12 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch	hydraulic dry disc

Transmission — 12 forward and 4 reverse partial power shift

Type	partial power shift
Gears	12 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch	hydraulic dry disc
Three gears, plus reverse, with a four-range power shift.

Dimensions

Note: the David Brown model 1490 is the same as the J.I. Case 1490. The following data is from the 1490 listing.

David Brown 1490 Tires
Ag front	11L-15
Ag rear	18.4-34

Dimensions
Wheelbase	88.5 inches 224 cm
Length	143 inches 363 cm
Width	76.5 inches 194 cm
Height (cab)	105 inches 266 cm
Height (exhaust)	94 inches 238 cm
2WD Ground clearance	21 inches 53 cm
4WD Ground clearance	13 inches 33 cm
Rear tread	60 to 80 inches 152 to 203 cm
Rear tread	62 to 88 inches 157 to 223 cm *With power-adjust rear wheels.

David Brown 1490 Weight
2WD ROPS Shipping	6490 lbs 2943 kg
2WD Cab Shipping	7580 lbs 3438 kg
Max capacity	11500 lbs 5216 kg

Tests

Note: the David Brown model 1490 is the same as the J.I. Case 1490. The following data is from the 1490 listing.

Tractor Tests
NTTL 1381: diesel 12-speed synchro 4WD
NTTL 1381: diesel 12-speed power shift 2WD

Nebraska Tractor Test 1381
Diesel 12-speed synchro 4WD March 17 - April 2, 1981 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1381 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed	70.51 hp 52.6 kW
Fuel use	4.2 gal/hour 15.9 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	68.75 hp 51.3 kW
Fuel use	4.0 gal/hour 15.1 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	60.31 hp 45.0 kW
Fuel use	4.3 gal/hour 16.3 l/hour
Gear 3-2 used for power test.
Max pull	9919 lbs 4499 kg
Gear 2-1 used for pull test.

Nebraska Tractor Test 1381
Diesel 12-speed power shift 2WD March 18 - April 2, 1981 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1381 file
Drawbar performance
Max power	60.12 hp 44.8 kW
Fuel use	4.6 gal/hour 17.4 l/hour
Gear 2-3 used for power test.
Max pull	8405 lbs 3812 kg
Gear 1-4 used for pull test.

Attachments

Note: the David Brown model 1490 is the same as the J.I. Case 1490. The following data is from the 1490 listing.

Photos

David Brown 1490