David Brown 1212

David Brown 1212 Technical Specifications

David Brown 1212 is a Row-Crop tractor that was produced by the John Deere between 1971 – 1976.

Below you will find detailed technical specifications for David Brown 1212 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 1212 Production











Manufacturer:
Manufacturer: David Brown
Type: Utility tractor
Original price: $11,900 (1976)


David Brown 1212 Power
















Engine:
Engine (net): 71 hp
52.9 kW
Drawbar (claimed): 55.9 hp
41.7 kW
PTO (claimed): 63.7 hp
47.5 kW
Drawbar (tested): 53.20 hp
39.7 kW
PTO (tested): 65.35 hp
48.7 kW

David Brown 1212 Electrical










Charging system: alternator
Battery volts: 12
Battery AH: 96

David Brown 1212 Mechanical






















Chassis: 4×2 2WD
Steering: hydrostatic power
Brakes: differential mechanical drum
Cab: Cab optional.
Transmission: 12-speed partial power shift

Hydraulics










Type: open center
Pressure: 2000 psi
137.9 bar
Total flow: 6.9 gpm
26.1 lpm

Tracktor Hitch










Rear Type: II
Rear lift: 2,200 lbs
997 kg (recommended)
  4,400 lbs
1995 kg (max)

Power Take-off (PTO)







Rear PTO: independent
Rear RPM: 540/1000

David Brown 1212 Engine detail


































Engine Detail
David Brown
diesel
4-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement: 219 ci
3.6 L
Bore/Stroke: 3.94×4.50 inches
100 x 114 mm
Air cleaner: dry
Compression: 17:1
Rated RPM: 2300
Starter volts: 12
Oil capacity: 7.9 qts
7.5 L
Coolant capacity: 14.8 qts
14.0 L



David Brown 1212 Transmission overview

Engine Oil












Transmission: Hydra-Shift
Type: partial power shift
Gears: 12 forward and 4 reverse
Oil capacity: 37 qts
35.0 L

David Brown 1212 Dimensions



















Wheelbase: 89 inches
226 cm
Length: 143 inches
363 cm
Width: 70 inches
177 cm
Height (ROPS): 105 inches
266 cm
Clearance (front axle): 21 inches
53 cm
Clearance (drawbar): 17 inches
43 cm
















David Brown 1212 Weight
Operating: 6,730 lbs
3052 kg
Max capacity: 9,000 lbs
4082 kg
Max Drawbar: 3,000 lbs
1360 kg
  2,500 lbs
1134 kg (extended)

David Brown 1212 Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 1138









































Nebraska Tractor Test 1138
Diesel 12-speed 2WD
June 25 – July 3, 1973
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1138 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed: 65.35 hp
48.7 kW
Fuel use: 4.3 gal/hour
16.3 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed: 53.25 hp
39.7 kW
Fuel use: 3.5 gal/hour
13.2 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power: 53.20 hp
39.7 kW
Fuel use: 4.2 gal/hour
15.9 l/hour
Max pull: 8,137 lbs
3690 kg

FAQ

Is David Brown 1212 a good tractor?

The David Brown 1212 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 1212 take?

Check out the David Brown 1212 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 ?

The David Brown 1212 was an agricultural tractor model made from 1971 – 1976

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