David Brown 880 Implematic
The David Brown 880 Implematic is a tractor produced by David Brown. It is equipped with a 154 ci 2.5 L engine. The rated power output is 40.42 hp 30.1 kW. Transmission: 12 forward and 4 reverse. Operating weight: 4,315 lbs 1957 kg.
Engine Power
40.42 hp
30.1 kW
Fuel & Capacities
Diesel
Transmission
12 forward and 4 reverse
Operating Weight
4,315 lbs
1957 kg
David Brown 880 Implematic Serial Number & Year Decoder
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Overview
![]() | 1961 - 1971
Model year 1961-19651965-1971
Utility tractor |
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1961 - 1971 | |
Model year 1961-19651965-1971 | |
Utility tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | David Brown |
Utility tractor | |
Built in Meltham Mills, Huddersfield, England | |
Original price | $4,600 (1965) |
The David Brown 880 had three major versions during its 10-year production run. The first tractors were the 880 Implematic, also called the 880C/D. In 1964, the 3-cylinder engine replaced the 4-cylinder. These tractors were the 880E/F models. The paint scheme and hydraulic system were changed in 1965, with the 880 Selectamatic, also called the 880A/B. | |
David Brown 880 Power | |
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Drawbar (claimed) | 35 hp
26.1 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 40 hp
29.8 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 34.55 hp
25.8 kW |
PTO (tested) | 40.42 hp
30.1 kW |
Performance test details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Open operator station. |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | I/II |
Rear lift | 2,646 lbs
1200 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | live (2-stage clutch) |
Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Weight | 4,315 lbs
1957 kg |
Front tire | 6.00-16 |
Rear tire | 13.6-28 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Links | |
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DB 880: Restoration information and specifications on the 880C Implematic |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Battery volts | 12 |
Engine
Engine options | |
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David Brown 2.7L 4-cyl diesel | |
David Brown 2.5L 3-cyl diesel |
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 | 1800 |
Oil capacity | 6.5 qts
6.2 L |
Engine Detail — 154 ci / 2.5 L Diesel
Manufacturer | David Brown |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 154 ci
2.5 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.8125x4.50 inches
97 x 114 mm |
Fuel use | 2.648 gal/hour
10.0 l/hour |
Air cleaner | oil bath |
Compression | 17:1 |
Rated RPM | 2200 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Coolant capacity | 12 qts
11.4 L |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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6-speed | |
12-speed |
Transmission — 6 forward and 2 reverse
Gears | 6 forward and 2 reverse |
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Transmission — 12 forward and 4 reverse
Gears | 12 forward and 4 reverse |
Dimensions
David Brown 880 Tires | |
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Ag front | 6.00-16 |
Ag rear | 13.6-28 |
Dimensions | |
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Length | 115 inches
292 cm |
Width | 64 inches
162 cm |
Height | 52.625 inches
133 cm |
Operating weight | 4,315 lbs
1957 kg |
Ballasted weight | 6,645 lbs
3014 kg |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 902 | |
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Diesel 6-speed 2WD
June 14 - 19, 1965
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 902 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 40.42 hp
30.1 kW |
Fuel use | 2.6 gal/hour
9.8 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 38.60 hp
28.8 kW |
Fuel use | 2.4 gal/hour
9.1 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 34.55 hp
25.8 kW |
Gear 3 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 5,018 lbs
2276 kg |
Gear 1 used for pull test. | |
Photos
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