David Brown 900
The David Brown 900 is a tractor produced by David Brown. It is equipped with a 165 ci 2.7 L engine. The rated power output is 45.5 hp 33.9 kW. Transmission: David Brown. Operating weight: 3900 to 4000 pounds.
Engine Power
45.5 hp
33.9 kW
Fuel & Capacities
Gasoline
Transmission
David Brown
Operating Weight
3900 to 4000 pounds
David Brown 900 Serial Number & Year Decoder
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Overview
![]() | 1956 - 1958
Row-Crop tractor |
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1956 - 1958 | |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | David Brown |
Row-Crop tractor | |
David Brown 900 Transmission | |
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6-speed | |
Transmission details ... |
David Brown 900 Power | |
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Engine | 45.5 hp
33.9 kW |
Belt (claimed) | 32 hp (kerosene)
23.9 kW |
35 hp (diesel/gas)
26.1 kW | |
40 hp (high-compression)
29.8 kW | |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Steering | manual |
Mechanical drum brakes | |
Open operator station. | |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | I |
Rear lift (at ends) | 1800 lbs
816 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | transmission |
live (optional) | |
Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Engine RPM | 545@1600 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 72 inches
182 cm |
Weight | 3900 to 4000 pounds |
Front tire | 11.00x28 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Belt Pulley | |
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Diameter | 8.5 inches
21 cm |
Width | 5.75 inches
14 cm |
RPM | 1405 |
Speed | 3125 ft/min
952.50 meters/min |
References | |
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900 - Superior Performance published in 1957, by David Brown | |
900 published in 1958, by David Brown |
Engine
Engine options | |
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David Brown 2.7L 4-cyl diesel | |
David Brown 2.7L 4-cyl kerosene | |
David Brown 2.7L 4-cyl gasoline |
Engine Detail — 165 ci / 2.7 L Diesel
Manufacturer | David Brown AD4/30H |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 165 ci
2.7 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.625x4.00 inches
92 x 102 mm |
Power | 40 hp
29.8 kW |
Compression | 15.9:1 |
Rated RPM | 2200 |
Torque | 105 lb-ft
142.4 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1300 |
Firing order | 1-2-4-3 |
Starter type | electric |
Oil capacity | 7 qts
6.6 L |
Coolant capacity | 14 qts
13.2 L |
Intake valve clearance | 0.015 inches (hot)
0.381 mm |
Exhaust valve clearance | 0.015 inches (hot)
0.381 mm |
Engine Detail — 165 ci / 2.7 L Kerosene
Manufacturer | David Brown AK4/30H |
Fuel Type | Kerosene |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 165 ci
2.7 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.625x4.00 inches
92 x 102 mm |
Power | 37.5 hp
28.0 kW |
Fuel system | Slex 30FV carburetor |
Compression | 4.7:1 |
Rated RPM | 2200 |
Torque | 110 lb-ft
149.2 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1000 |
Firing order | 1-2-4-3 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 7 qts
6.6 L |
Coolant capacity | 14 qts
13.2 L |
Intake valve clearance | 0.015 inches (hot)
0.381 mm |
Exhaust valve clearance | 0.022 inches (hot)
0.559 mm |
Engine Detail — 165 ci / 2.7 L Gasoline
Manufacturer | David Brown AG4/30H |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 165 ci
2.7 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.625x4.00 inches
92 x 102 mm |
Power | 40.5 hp
30.2 kW |
Fuel system | Solex 30FV carburetor |
Compression | 5.5:1 |
Rated RPM | 2200 |
Firing order | 1-2-4-3 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 7 qts
6.6 L |
Coolant capacity | 14 qts
13.2 L |
Intake valve clearance | 0.015 inches (hot)
0.381 mm |
Exhaust valve clearance | 0.022 inches (hot)
0.559 mm |
Engine Detail — 165 ci / 2.7 L Gasoline
Manufacturer | David Brown PAG4/30H |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
High-compression gasoline engine for premium fuel. | |
Displacement | 165 ci
2.7 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.625x4.00 inches
92 x 102 mm |
Power | 45.5 hp
33.9 kW |
Fuel system | Solex 30FV carburetor |
Compression | 7:1 |
Rated RPM | 2200 |
Firing order | 1-2-4-3 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 7 qts
6.6 L |
Intake valve clearance | 0.015 inches (hot)
0.381 mm |
Exhaust valve clearance | 0.022 inches (hot)
0.559 mm |
Transmission
Transmission — David Brown
Transmission | David Brown |
Gears | 6 forward and 2 reverse |
Clutch | 254mm dry disc |
Oil capacity | 16 qts
15.1 L |
Three gears (1-3) plus reverse (R) in two ranges (low/high). | |
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Dimensions
David Brown 900 Tires | |
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Standard tires (ag) | Front: 11.00x28. Rear: |
Front: 13x28. Rear: | |
Ag front | 6.00x16 |
Ag rear | 11.25x28 |
Ag rear | 5.50x16 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 72 inches
182 cm |
Length | 113 inches
287 cm |
Width | 65 inches
165 cm |
Height | 77.75 inches
197 cm |
Height (hood) | 54.5 inches
138 cm |
Diesel Weight | 4000 lbs
1814 kg |
Kerosene Weight | 3900 lbs
1769 kg |
Clearance (front axle) | 16 inches
40 cm |
Front tread | 52/56/60/64/68/72/86 inches
132/142/152/162/172/182/218 cm |
Rear tread | 52/56/60/64/68/72/86 inches
132/142/152/162/172/182/218 cm |
Photos
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