David Brown 30TD
The David Brown 30TD is a tractor produced by David Brown. It is equipped with a 165.1 ci 2.7 L engine. The rated power output is 36 hp 26.8 kW. Transmission: 6 forward and 2 reverse. Drive type: crawler. Operating weight: 8050 to 8450 pounds.
Engine Power
36 hp
26.8 kW
Drive & Traction
crawler
Fuel & Capacities
17.4 gal
65.9 L
Transmission
6 forward and 2 reverse
Operating Weight
8050 to 8450 pounds
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Overview
![]() | 1953 - 1959
Agricultural Crawler tractor |
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1953 - 1959 | |
Agricultural Crawler tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | David Brown |
Agricultural Crawler tractor | |
Built in Meltham Mills, Huddersfield, England | |
Variants | |
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30T | gasoline |
30TD | diesel |
30ITD | industrial |
David Brown 30TD Engine | |
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David Brown 2.7L 4-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 17.4 gal
65.9 L |
Engine details ... | |
David Brown 30TD Transmission | |
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6-speed gear | |
Transmission details ... |
David Brown 30TD Power | |
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Engine | 36 hp
26.8 kW |
Drawbar (claimed) | 24.1 hp
18.0 kW |
Belt (claimed) | 30 hp
22.4 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Drive | crawler |
Open operator station. | |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Engine RPM | 516@1600 |
985@1600 | |
1100@1600 | |
2100@1600 | |
Dimensions & Tracks | |
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Weight | 8050 to 8450 pounds |
13-inch tracks | |
Full dimensions and tracks ... | |
References | |
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30 ITD Industrial Track-Type Tractor published in 1956, by David Brown |
Engine
Engine Detail — 165.1 ci / 2.7 L Diesel
Manufacturer | David Brown |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 165.1 ci
2.7 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.625x4.00 inches
92 x 102 mm |
Power | 36 hp
26.8 kW |
Rated RPM | 1800 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 12 qts
11.4 L |
Coolant capacity | 16.8 qts
15.9 L |
Transmission
Transmission — 6 forward and 2 reverse gear
Type | gear |
Gears | 6 forward and 2 reverse |
Clutch | 254mm dry disc |
Oil capacity | 45.6 qts
43.2 L |
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Dimensions
David Brown 30TD Tracks | |
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Width | 13 inches
33 cm |
Length on ground | 60 inches
152 cm |
Area on ground | 1555 in²
1.0 m² |
Ground pressure | 5.4 psi
0.4 bar |
Width | 16 inches
40 cm |
Dimensions | |
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Length | 113 inches
287 cm |
48G Width | 63 inches
160 cm |
56G Width | 71 inches
180 cm |
Height (hood) | 56 inches
142 cm |
Gauge | 48 inches
121 cm |
Gauge | 56 inches
142 cm |
David Brown 30TD Weight | |
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48G Shipping | 8050 lbs
3651 kg |
56G Shipping | 8150 lbs
3696 kg |
48G Operating | 8350 lbs
3787 kg |
56G Operating | 8450 lbs
3832 kg |
Photos
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