| Production | |
| Manufacturer | David Brown |
| Utility tractor | |
| Original price | $11,900 (1976) |
| David Brown 1212 Engine | |
| David Brown 3.6L 4-cyl diesel | |
| Fuel tank | 21.3 gal 80.6 L |
| David Brown 1212 Transmission | |
| 12-speed partial power shift | |
| David Brown 1212 Power | |
| 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 |
| Mechanical | |
| Two-wheel drive | |
| Steering | hydrostatic power |
| Differential mechanical drum brakes | |
| Cab optional. | |
| Photos | |
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| Hydraulics | |
| Type | open center |
| Pressure | 2000 psi 137.9 bar |
| Total flow | 6.9 gpm 26.1 lpm |
| Tractor hitch | |
| Rear Type | II |
| Rear lift | 2,200 lbs (recommended) 997 kg |
|   | 4,400 lbs (max) 1995 kg |
| Power Take-off (PTO) | |
| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 |
| Dimensions & Tires | |
| Wheelbase | 89 inches 226 cm |
| Weight | 6,730 lbs 3052 kg |
| Front tire | 7.50-16 |
| Rear tire | 13.6-38 |
| Electrical | |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Battery AH | 96 |
| References | |
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| 1212 Hydra-Shift published by David Brown |
| Page information | |
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