David Brown 3800 Selectamatic
The David Brown 3800 Selectamatic is a tractor produced by David Brown. It is equipped with a 146.1 ci 2.4 L engine. The rated power output is 39.16 hp 29.2 kW. Transmission: 12 forward and 4 reverse. Operating weight: 3885 lbs 1762 kg.
Engine Power
39.16 hp
29.2 kW
Fuel & Capacities
9.5 gal
36.0 L
Transmission
12 forward and 4 reverse
Operating Weight
3885 lbs
1762 kg
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Overview
![]() | 1968 - 1971
Utility tractor |
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1968 - 1971 | |
Utility tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | David Brown |
Utility tractor | |
Built in Meltham Mills, Huddersfield, England | |
Original price | $4,000 (1971) |
David Brown 3800 Engine | |
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David Brown 2.4L 3-cyl gasoline | |
Engine details ... |
David Brown 3800 Power | |
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PTO (claimed) | 39 hp
29.1 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 32.13 hp
24.0 kW |
PTO (tested) | 39.16 hp
29.2 kW |
Performance test details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Final drives | spur gear |
Differential lock | rear diff lock standard |
Steering | manual |
power-assist optional | |
Mechanical shoe brakes | |
Open operating station. | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 9.5 gal
36.0 L |
Hydraulic system | 6 gal
22.7 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | Selectamatic |
Capacity | 6 gal
22.7 L |
Pressure | 2000 psi
137.9 bar |
Pump flow | 7.3 gpm
27.6 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | I |
Control | position and draft control |
Rear lift (at ends) | 1600 lbs (working)
725 kg |
1950 lbs (static)
884 kg | |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | live |
Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 76 inches
193 cm |
Weight | 3885 lbs
1762 kg |
Front tire | 6.00-16 |
Rear tire | 13.6/12-28 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Engine
Engine Detail — 146.1 ci / 2.4 L Gasoline
Manufacturer | David Brown |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 146.1 ci
2.4 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.939x4.000 inches
100 x 102 mm |
Air cleaner | oil bath |
Compression | 6.75:1 |
Rated RPM | 2200 |
Operating RPM | 700-2200 |
Torque | 115 lb-ft
155.9 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 6.75 qts
6.4 L |
Coolant capacity | 9 qts
8.5 L |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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6-speed gear | |
12-speed gear |
Transmission — 6 forward and 2 reverse gear
Type | gear |
Gears | 6 forward and 2 reverse |
Clutch | dry disc |
Oil capacity | 24 qts
22.7 L |
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Transmission — 12 forward and 4 reverse gear
Type | gear |
Gears | 12 forward and 4 reverse |
Clutch | dry disc |
Oil capacity | 24 qts
22.7 L |
Dimensions
David Brown 3800 Tires | |
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Ag front | 6.00-16 |
Ag rear | 13.6/12-28 |
Ag front | 14.9/13-24 |
14.9/13-28 | |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 76 inches
193 cm |
Length | 115.625 inches
293 cm |
Width | 64.5 inches (min)
163 cm |
Height (hood) | 51.25 inches
130 cm |
Operating weight | 3885 lbs
1762 kg |
Ballasted weight | 5835 lbs
2646 kg |
Clearance (front axle) | 17.5 inches
44 cm |
Clearance (drawbar) | 11.75 inches
29 cm |
Front tread | 48 to 72 inches
121 to 182 cm |
Rear tread | 48 to 76 inches
121 to 193 cm |
Rear tread | 60 to 80 inches
152 to 203 cm (PAVT) |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 1018 | |
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Gasoline 6-speed 2WD
September 2 - 11, 1969
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1018 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 39.16 hp
29.2 kW |
Fuel use | 3.6 gal/hour
13.6 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 37.24 hp
27.8 kW |
Fuel use | 3.3 gal/hour
12.5 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 32.13 hp
24.0 kW |
Fuel use | 3.4 gal/hour
12.9 l/hour |
Gear 3 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 4419 lbs
2004 kg |
Gear 1 used for pull test. | |
Photos
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