David Brown 770 Selectamatic
The David Brown 770 Selectamatic is a tractor produced by David Brown. It is equipped with a 146.1 ci 2.4 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 36 hp / 26.8 kW. Transmission: 12 forward and 4 reverse. Operating weight: 3110 to 3270 pounds.
Overview
![]() | 1965 - 1970
Selectamatic SeriesUtility tractor
Selectamatic Series
Utility tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | David Brown |
Utility tractor | |
Built in Meltham Mills, Huddersfield, England | |
Original price was $3,600 in 1970 | |
David Brown 770 Engine | |
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David Brown 2.4L 3-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 11.4 gal
43.1 L |
Engine details ... | |
David Brown 770 Transmission | |
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12-speed gear | |
Transmission details ... |
David Brown 770 Power | |
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Engine | 36 hp
26.8 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 32 hp
23.9 kW |
Plows | 2 |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Final drives | spur gear |
Differential lock | mechanical rear |
Manual steering | |
Mechanical drum brakes | |
Open operator station. | |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Pressure | 2000 psi
137.9 bar |
Pump flow | 6.6 gpm
25.0 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | I |
Control | position and draft control |
Rear lift (at ends) | 1600 lbs
725 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | live |
Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Engine RPM | 540@1620 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 75 inches
190 cm |
Weight | 3110 to 3270 pounds |
Front tire | 6.00-16 |
Rear tire | 12.4/11-28 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Belt Pulley | |
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Diameter | 8.5 inches
21 cm |
Width | 5.2 inches
13 cm |
RPM | 2023 |
Speed | 3100 ft/min
944.88 meters/min |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Battery volts | 12 |
Battery AH | 96 |
References | |
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Selectamatic published in 1965, by David Brown |
Engine
Engine Detail — 146.1 ci / 2.4 L Diesel
Manufacturer | David Brown AD3/49 |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 146.1 ci
2.4 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.94x4.00 inches
100 x 102 mm |
Power | 36 hp
26.8 kW |
Fuel system | direct injection |
Compression | 17:1 |
Rated RPM | 2055 |
Idle RPM | 700-2000 |
Torque | 100 lb-ft
135.6 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 |
Firing order | 1-2-3 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 7.8 qts
7.4 L |
Coolant capacity | 12 qts
11.4 L |
Transmission
Transmission — 12 forward and 4 reverse gear
Type | gear |
Gears | 12 forward and 4 reverse |
Clutch | dry disc |
Oil capacity | 28.8 qts
27.3 L |
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Dimensions
David Brown 770 Tires | |
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Ag front | 6.00-16 |
Ag rear | 12.4/11-28 |
Ag front | 5.50-16 |
Ag rear | 11.2/10-28 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 75 inches
190 cm |
Length | 112.5 inches
285 cm |
Width | 64 inches
162 cm |
Height (steering wheel) | 55.5 inches
140 cm |
Height (exhaust) | 80.5 inches
204 cm |
Clearance (drawbar) | 11 inches
27 cm |
Front tread | 48/52/56/60/64/68/72/76 inches
121/132/142/152/162/172/182/193 cm |
Rear tread | 48/52/56/60/64/68/72/76 inches
121/132/142/152/162/172/182/193 cm |
David Brown 770 Weight | |
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Shipping | 3110 lbs
1410 kg |
Operating | 3270 lbs
1483 kg |
Max capacity | 4470 lbs
2027 kg |
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Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for David Brown 770 Selectamatic based on its 36 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 2 to 3 Bottom (14-16")2 - 3 铧 (35-40 cm) | Medium Duty | Standard utility farm tillage. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 5 ft (60 in)1.5 m | Medium Duty | Pasture maintenance and weeds up to 1.5" diameter. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 54 to 60 in135 - 150 cm | Medium Duty | Thorough seedbed preparation in orchards and vegetable plots. |
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage | 5 to 6 ft (16-18" discs)1.5 - 1.8 m (40-45 cm 耙片) | Light Duty | Small acreage soil break-up and secondary aeration. |
Hay BalerHay & Forage | Small Square Baler (14x18")小方捆打捆机 (36x46 cm) | Medium Duty | Classic 2-string baler for horse and small livestock hay. |
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for David Brown 770 Selectamatic.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 6.1 hrs
Approximately 6.1 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (11.4 gal / 43.2 L).
Engine Crankcase Oil
Transmission & Hydraulic System
Engine Cooling System
David Brown 770 Selectamatic Specification Unit Converter
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