David Brown 1290

Last Updated: June 2024

Overview

The David Brown 1290 is a 2WD utility tractor manufactured by J.I. Case in Meltham Mills, Huddersfield, England from 1980 to 1983. The David Brown 1290 is equipped with one of two engines: a 3.2 L (195.0 cu·in) four-cylinder diesel engine or a 3.6 L (219.0 cu·in) four-cylinder diesel engine and a synchromesh transmission with 12 forward and 4 reverse gears and dry disc clutch. The tractor could be equipped with the following engines: The David Brown 1290 is equipped with power steering, mechanical drum brakes, two-post ROPS, and 72.0 liters (19 US gal.; 15.8 Imp. gal) fuel tank.

Key Specifications

Category: Utility

Transmission: 12-speed synchromesh

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 5390

Fuel Type: Diesel

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David Brown 1290 Tractor

David Brown 1290 vs. Similar Tractors

Operating Weight

Average

Greater than 45% of similar tractors.

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer: J.I. Case
Model: 3.2L 4-cyl diesel / 3.6L 4-cyl diesel
Cooling Type: Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation: Inline
Valve Configuration: -
Fuel Type: Diesel
Induction Type: Natural
Cylinders: 4
Displacement (ci): 195 / 219
Bore (in): 3.94
Stroke (in): 4.0 / 4.5
Rated RPM: 2200
Power Output (hp): -

Transmission

Type: 12-speed synchromesh
Forward Gears: 12
Reverse Gears: 4
Total Gears: -

Dimensions

Length (in): 134.6
Width (in): -
Height (in): 87.8
Operating Weight (lb): 5390

Power Take-Off (PTO)

PTO Type: Transmission or independent
PTO Speed 1 (rpm): 540
PTO Speed 2 (rpm): -
PTO Speed 3 (rpm): -

Miscellaneous

Chassis: 4x2 2WD
Drive Type: 2WD
Steering Type: Power
Coolant Capacity (qts): 14.8
Front Tire Diameter (in): -
Front Tire Width (in): -
Rear Tire Diameter (in): -
Rear Tire Width (in): -
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in): -
Tire Type: Agricultural
Manufacture - End Year: 1983
Hitch Type: -
Hitch Category: Category 2/1
Hitch Position: Rear
Hitch Capacity (lb): -
Operator Station Type: Two-post ROPS
Starter Type: Electric
Brake Type: Mechanical drum
Hydraulic System Type: Open center