David Brown 1690

The David Brown 1690 is a tractor produced by David Brown. It is equipped with a 329 ci 5.4 L engine. The rated power output is 90.39 hp 67.4 kW. Transmission: 12 forward and 4 reverse. Operating weight: 8755 lbs 3971 kg.

Overview

	1980 - 1984 Utility tractor
1980 - 1984
Utility tractor

Note: the David Brown model 1690 is the same as the J.I. Case 1690. The following data is from the 1690 listing.

Production
Manufacturer	David Brown (a part of J.I. Case)
Utility tractor
Built in Meltham Mills, Huddersfield, England
Original price was $30,000 in 1983

David Brown 1690 Engine
J.I. Case 5.4L 6-cyl diesel
Fuel tank	26 gal 98.4 L
Engine details ...

David Brown 1690 Power
PTO (claimed)	90 hp 67.1 kW
Drawbar (tested)	72.55 hp 54.1 kW
PTO (tested)	90.39 hp 67.4 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
Pump flow	20 gpm 75.7 lpm

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	II

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

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	100.5 inches 255 cm
Weight	8755 lbs 3971 kg
Front tire	10.00-16
Rear tire	18.4-34
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Battery volts	12

Engine

Note: the David Brown model 1690 is the same as the J.I. Case 1690. The following data is from the 1690 listing.

Engine Detail — 329 ci / 5.4 L Diesel

Manufacturer	J.I. Case
Fuel Type	Diesel
Configuration	6-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement	329 ci 5.4 L
Bore/Stroke	3.939x4.50 inches 100 x 114 mm
Air cleaner	dual paper elements
Compression	16:1
Rated RPM	2200
Starter volts	12
Coolant capacity	16 qts 15.1 L

Transmission

Note: the David Brown model 1690 is the same as the J.I. Case 1690. The following data is from the 1690 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 1690 is the same as the J.I. Case 1690. The following data is from the 1690 listing.

David Brown 1690 Tires
Ag front	10.00-16
Ag rear	18.4-34

Dimensions
Wheelbase	100.5 inches 255 cm
4WD ROPS Operating weight	8755 lbs 3971 kg
Ballasted weight	12470 lbs 5656 kg
4WD Front tread	59 to 71 inches 149 to 180 cm
Rear tread	60.75 to 85 inches 154 to 215 cm

Tests

Note: the David Brown model 1690 is the same as the J.I. Case 1690. The following data is from the 1690 listing.

Nebraska Tractor Test 1383
Diesel 12-speed synchro 4WD March 27 - April 21, 1981 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1383 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed	90.39 hp 67.4 kW
Fuel use	5.8 gal/hour 22.0 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	87.76 hp 65.4 kW
Fuel use	5.5 gal/hour 20.8 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	72.55 hp 54.1 kW
Fuel use	5.5 gal/hour 20.8 l/hour
Gear 3-2 used for power test.
Max pull	10536 lbs 4779 kg
Gear 3-1 used for pull test.

Attachments

Note: the David Brown model 1690 is the same as the J.I. Case 1690. The following data is from the 1690 listing.

Photos

David Brown 1690, front view.

David Brown 1690, left side.