David Brown 885


David Brown 885 tractor photo
1971 - 1980
Utility tractor
Series map:
885
47.3hp
Production
ManufacturerDavid 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 Engines
David Brown 2.7L 3-cyl diesel
David Brown 2.4L 3-cyl gasoline
Engine 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
Steeringmanual
 hydrostatic power (optional)
Differential mechanical drum brakes
Cab optional.
Capacity
Fuel12.7 gal
48.1 L
Hydraulic system6 gal
22.7 L
Hydraulics
Typeopen
Capacity6 gal
22.7 L
Pressure2000 psi
137.9 bar
Total flow7.4 gpm
28.0 lpm
Tractor hitch
Rear TypeI, II
Rear lift1,800 lbs (recommended)
816 kg
 3,450 lbs (max)
1564 kg
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO Type540/1000
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase77 inches
195 cm
Weight4,265 lbs
1934 kg
Front tire6.00-16
Rear tire14.9-28
Full dimensions and tires ...
885 Serial Number Location
David Brown 885 serial number location
On the right front side of the frame
885 Serial Numbers
1971620001
1972620336
1973624731
1974630611
1975634830
197611000001
197711005148
197811011088
197911015095
198011019389

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Electrical
Charging systemalternator
Battery volts12
Battery AH86
References
885 references literature
885 - 46hp Tractor published in 1971, by David Brown
885 Synchromesh published by David Brown
DB885 published by David Brown
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