David Brown 885

The David Brown 885 is a tractor produced by David Brown. It is equipped with a 146.1 ci 2.4 L engine. The rated power output is 47.3 hp 35.3 kW. Transmission: 12 forward and 4 reverse. Operating weight: 4,265 lbs 1934 kg.

Overview

	1971 - 1980 Utility tractor
1971 - 1980
Utility tractor

Production
Manufacturer	David Brown
Utility tractor
Built in Meltham Mills, Huddersfield, England
Original price	$7,400 (1976)
The model 885 was in production when Case (Tenneco) purchased David Brown. The tractor continued in production under the David Brown name for most markets, while carrying the Case name in North America.

David Brown 885 Transmission
12-speed partially synchronized
Transmission details ...

David Brown 885 Power
Engine (net)	47.3 hp 35.3 kW
Drawbar (claimed)	37 hp 27.6 kW
PTO (claimed)	43 hp 32.1 kW
Drawbar (tested)	36.56 hp 27.3 kW
PTO (tested)	43.20 hp 32.2 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Steering	manual
	hydrostatic power (optional)
Differential mechanical drum brakes
Cab optional.

Capacity
Fuel	12.7 gal 48.1 L
Hydraulic system	6 gal 22.7 L

Hydraulics
Type	open
Capacity	6 gal 22.7 L
Pressure	2000 psi 137.9 bar
Total flow	7.4 gpm 28.0 lpm

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	I, II
Rear lift	1,800 lbs (recommended) 816 kg
	3,450 lbs (max) 1564 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO Type	540/1000

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	77 inches 195 cm
Weight	4,265 lbs 1934 kg
Front tire	6.00-16
Rear tire	14.9-28
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Charging system	alternator
Battery volts	12
Battery AH	86

References
885 - 46hp Tractor published in 1971, by David Brown
885 Synchromesh published by David Brown
DB885 published by David Brown

Engine

Engine options
David Brown 2.7L 3-cyl diesel
David Brown 2.4L 3-cyl gasoline

Engine Detail — 164.4 ci / 2.7 L Diesel

Manufacturer	David Brown
Fuel Type	Diesel
Configuration	3-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement	164.4 ci 2.7 L
Bore/Stroke	3.939x4.5 inches 100 x 114 mm
Power (net)	47.3 hp 35.3 kW
Air cleaner	oil bath
Compression	17:1
Rated RPM	2200
Firing order	1-2-3
Starter volts	12
Oil capacity	6.6 qts 6.2 L
Coolant capacity	9 qts 8.5 L

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	3.939x4.00 inches 100 x 102 mm
Air cleaner	oil bath
Compression	6.75:1
Rated RPM	2200
Starter volts	12

Transmission

Transmission — 12 forward and 4 reverse partially synchronized

Type	partially synchronized
Gears	12 forward and 4 reverse
Oil capacity	24.3 qts 23.0 L
Three gears, plus reverse, in four ranges. Synchronized up-shifts from 1-to-2 and 2-to-3 and synchronized down-shift from 3-to-2.

Dimensions

David Brown 885 Tires
Ag front	6.00-16
Ag rear	14.9-28
Ag rear	12.4-28
	12.4-32

Dimensions
Wheelbase	77 inches 195 cm
Length	116 inches 294 cm
Width	65 inches 165 cm
Height (hood)	51 inches 129 cm
Height (ROPS)	94 inches 238 cm
Clearance (front axle)	17 inches 43 cm
Clearance (drawbar)	12 inches 30 cm

David Brown 885 Weight
Operating	4,265 lbs 1934 kg
Max capacity	5,400 lbs 2449 kg
Max Drawbar	2,500 lbs 1134 kg
	2,000 lbs (extended) 907 kg

Tests

Tractor Tests
NTTL 1137: diesel 12-speed 2WD
NTTL 1143: gasoline 12-speed 2WD

Nebraska Tractor Test 1137
Diesel 12-speed 2WD June 18 - 29, 1973 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1137 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed	43.20 hp 32.2 kW
Fuel use	2.7 gal/hour 10.2 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	40.87 hp 30.5 kW
Fuel use	2.5 gal/hour 9.5 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	36.56 hp 27.3 kW
Fuel use	2.6 gal/hour 9.8 l/hour
Max pull	5,135 lbs 2329 kg

Nebraska Tractor Test 1143
Gasoline 12-speed 2WD September 17 - October 3, 1973 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1143 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed	39.26 hp 29.3 kW
Fuel use	3.8 gal/hour 14.4 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	37.26 hp 27.8 kW
Fuel use	3.4 gal/hour 12.9 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	32.09 hp 23.9 kW
Fuel use	4.3 gal/hour 16.3 l/hour
Max pull	5,308 lbs 2407 kg

Photos

David Brown 885

David Brown 885

David Brown 885 platform and dashboard.

David Brown 885 in Case orange and white paint.

David Brown 885

David Brown 885

David Brown 885

David Brown 885 dashboard.