David Brown 40TD
The David Brown 40TD is a tractor produced by David Brown. It is equipped with a 165 ci 2.7 L engine. Transmission: 6 forward and 2 reverse. Drive type: crawler. Operating weight: 8050 to 8450 pounds.
Drive & Traction
crawler
Fuel & Capacities
69.7 gal
263.8 L
Transmission
6 forward and 2 reverse
Operating Weight
8050 to 8450 pounds
Overview
![]() | 1960 - 1963
Agricultural Crawler tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | David Brown |
Agricultural Crawler tractor | |
Built in Meltham Mills, Huddersfield, England | |
David Brown 40TD Engine | |
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David Brown 2.7L 4-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 69.7 gal
263.8 L |
Engine details ... | |
David Brown 40TD Transmission | |
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6-speed gear | |
Transmission details ... |
David Brown 40TD Power | |
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Drawbar (claimed) | 33 hp
24.6 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 39 hp
29.1 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 | 580@1800 |
1110@1800 | |
1240@1800 | |
2360@1800 | |
Dimensions & Tracks | |
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Weight | 8050 to 8450 pounds |
13-inch tracks | |
Full dimensions and tracks ... | |
References | |
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40TD published in 1962, by David Brown |
Engine
Engine Detail — 165 ci / 2.7 L Diesel
Manufacturer | David Brown |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 165 ci
2.7 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.625x4.00 inches
92 x 102 mm |
Rated RPM | 2200 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 11.9 qts
11.3 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 | 305mm dry disc |
Oil capacity | 57.1 qts
54.0 L |
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Dimensions
David Brown 40TD Tracks | |
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Width | 13 inches
33 cm |
Width | 14 inches
35 cm |
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) | 62 inches
157 cm |
Gauge | 48 inches
121 cm |
Gauge | 56 inches
142 cm |
David Brown 40TD 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 |
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Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for David Brown 40TD.
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
David Brown 40TD Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for David Brown 40TD.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)0 hp
Kilowatts (kW)0 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)0 PS
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