David Brown 885 Technical Specifications
David Brown 885 is a Row-Crop tractor that was produced by the John Deere between 1971 – 1980.
Below you will find detailed technical specifications for David Brown 885 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 885 Production
Manufacturer: | |
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. |
Engine: | 36.56 hp 27.3 kW |
PTO (tested) | 43.20 hp 32.2 kW |
David Brown 885 Electrical
Charging system | alternator |
Battery volts | 12 |
Battery AH | 86 |
David Brown 885 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 |
Tracktor Hitch
Rear Type | I, II |
Rear lift | 1,800 lbs (recommended) 816 kg |
3,450 lbs (max) 1564 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear RPM | 540/1000 |
David Brown 885 Engine detail
Engine Detail | |
David Brown | |
diesel | |
3-cylinder | |
liquid-cooled | |
Displacement | 164.4 ci 2.7 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.939×4.5 inches 100 x 114 mm |
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 Oil |
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. |
David Brown 885 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 |
David Brown 885 Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 1137 | |||
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 | |||
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 |
FAQ
Is David Brown 885 a good tractor?
The David Brown 885 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 885 take?
Check out the David Brown 885 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 885 was an agricultural tractor model made from 1971 – 1980
How much horsepower is a David Brown 885?
The engine tested at 36.56 hp
27.3 kW drawbar and 43.20 hp
32.2 kW kW PTO horsepower.
How much does a David Brown 885 tractor weight?
Depending on the engine type, the David Brown 885 weight ranges from 4,265 lbs
1934 kg .
How much can a David Brown 885 Pull?
The max pulling capacity of the David Brown 885 tractors starts at 5,135 lbs
2329 kg but may be slightly higher depending on the trim.
How much can a John David Brown 885 Lift?
David Brown 885 tractor hitch is capable of lifting 1,800 lbs (recommended)
816 kg.