David Brown 4600 Selectamatic Technical Specifications
David Brown 4600 Selectamatic is a Row-Crop tractor that was produced by the John Deere between 1968 – 1971.
Below you will find detailed technical specifications for David Brown 4600 Selectamatic covering engine types, horsepower ratings, weight, height, fuel type and tank volume, oil capacity and type, hydraulic system diagram, wiring diagram, battery specs, etc.
David Brown 4600 Selectamatic Production
| Manufacturer: | |
| Manufacturer | David Brown |
| Utility tractor | |
| Built in Meltham Mills, Huddersfield, England | |
| Original price | $4,600 (1971) |
| Engine: | 38.34 hp 28.6 kW |
| PTO (tested) | 46.05 hp 34.3 kW |
David Brown 4600 Selectamatic Mechanical
| Two-wheel drive | |
| Final drives | spur gear |
| Differential lock | rear diff lock standard |
| Steering | manual |
| power-assist optional | |
| Expanding shoe brakes | |
| Open operator station. | |
Capacity
| Fuel | 13.75 gal 52.0 L |
| Hydraulic system | 6 gal 22.7 L |
Hydraulics
| Type | Selectamatic |
| Capacity | 6 gal 22.7 L |
| Pressure | 2000 psi 137.9 bar |
| Valves | 0 to 2 |
| Pump flow | 7.3 gpm 27.6 lpm |
Tracktor Hitch
| Rear Type | II/I |
| Control | position and draft control |
| Rear lift (at ends) | 1800 lbs (working) 816 kg |
| 2500 lbs (static) 1134 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Rear PTO | live |
| Rear RPM | 540/1000 |
| Engine RPM | 540@1823 1000@2000 |
Title serial numbers
| 1969 | 900001 |
| 1970 | 900312 |
| 1971 | 900422 |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table. | |
What year is my David Brown 4600 Selectamatic? Serial Number Decoder
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The list only includes the numbers of the first tractors produced in each year. Your serial should be somewhere between two numbers.Unless you happen to be the first person to own a tractor, your number will not appear on the list.
David Brown 4600 Selectamatic Engine detail
| Engine Detail | |
| David Brown | |
| gasoline | |
| 3-cylinder | |
| liquid-cooled | |
| Displacement | 164.4 ci 2.7 L |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.939×4.500 inches 100 x 114 mm |
| Air cleaner | oil bath |
| Compression | 7.5:1 |
| Rated RPM | 2200 |
| Operating RPM | 700-2200 |
| Torque | 140 lb-ft 189.8 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Oil capacity | 6.75 qts 6.4 L |
| Coolant capacity | 11 qts 10.4 L |
| Engine Oil | |||
| Type | gear |
| Gears | 6 forward and 2 reverse |
| Clutch | dry disc |
| Oil capacity | 24 qts 22.7 L |
David Brown 4600 Selectamatic Dimensions
| Wheelbase | 79.75 inches 202 cm |
| Length | 121.5 inches 308 cm |
| Width | 68.375 inches (min) 173 cm |
| Height (hood) | 54 inches 137 cm |
| Operating weight | 4300 lbs 1950 kg |
| Ballasted weight | 6750 lbs 3061 kg |
| Clearance (front axle) | 19.75 inches 50 cm |
| Clearance (drawbar) | 14.25 inches 36 cm |
| Front tread | 52 to 72 inches 132 to 182 cm |
| Rear tread | 52 to 80 inches 132 to 203 cm |
| Rear tread | 60 to 80 inches 152 to 203 cm (PAVT) |
David Brown 4600 Selectamatic Tests
| Nebraska Tractor Test 1019 | |
| Gasoline 6-speed 2WD September 2 – 11, 1969 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1019 file | |
| PTO performance | |
| Power at rated engine speed | 46.05 hp 34.3 kW |
| Fuel use | 4.0 gal/hour 15.1 l/hour |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 43.17 hp 32.2 kW |
| Fuel use | 3.7 gal/hour 14.0 l/hour |
| Drawbar performance | |
| Max power | 38.34 hp 28.6 kW |
| Fuel use | 4.0 gal/hour 15.1 l/hour |
| Gear 3 used for power test. | |
| Max pull | 5421 lbs 2458 kg |
| Gear 1 used for pull test. | |
FAQ
Is David Brown 4600 Selectamatic a good tractor?
The David Brown 4600 Selectamatic is one of the great tractors in the David Brown stable, and it has earned David Brown a fantastic reputation.
How much oil does a David Brown 4600 Selectamatic take?
Check out the David Brown 4600 Selectamatic oil capacity and oil type in the engine specs section as it may vary across the engines. Keep in mind, that older models might have their oil capacity increased over time. You may compare between the early and late oil capacity.
Do tractors have VIN numbers?
Every tractor has a VIN number. The number is usually engraved below the driver’s seat. Tractor manufacturers put the number in different places on the tractor body.
What was the last year David Brown made the 4600?
The David Brown 4600 Selectamatic was an agricultural tractor model made from 1968 – 1971
How much horsepower is a David Brown 4600 Selectamatic?
The 4600 engine tested at 38.34 hp
28.6 kW drawbar and 46.05 hp
34.3 kW kW PTO horsepower.
How much does a David Brown 4600 Selectamatic tractor weight?
Depending on the engine type, the David Brown 4600 Selectamatic weight ranges from 4300 lbs
1950 kg .
How much can a David Brown 4600 Selectamatic Pull?
The max pulling capacity of the David Brown 4600 Selectamatic tractors starts at 5421 lbs
2458 kg but may be slightly higher depending on the trim.