David Brown 850

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The David Brown 850 is a utility tractor made from 1960 to 1965. It has a 2WD chassis and a 4-cylinder gasoline engine that makes 40.1 horsepower. The engine size is average for tractors, while its power output is slightly below average. This tractor weighs 4,094 pounds, which is about average for its class.

The 850 has a simple design with a manual steering system and an open operator station. It has a 6-speed transmission with 2 reverse gears, which gives farmers good control over their work speed. The tractor has a rear hitch for attaching tools and a PTO that can run at 540 or 1000 rpm. This makes it versatile for different farm tasks. The David Brown 850 is a basic, reliable tractor that was popular with small to medium-sized farms in the early 1960s.
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Key Specifications

Category: Utility

Power Output: 40 hp (29.9 kW)

Transmission: Unsynchronized gear

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 4094 lb (1857 kg)

Fuel Type: Gasoline

David Brown 850 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the David Brown 850 is Average. It is greater than 38% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Horsepower distribution of Utility tractors

(across 4.7K+ tractors in our database)

Operating Weight

The Operating Weight for the David Brown 850 is Average. It is greater than 42% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Operating weight distribution of Utility tractors

(across 4.4K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the David Brown 850 is Average. It is greater than 45% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine displacement distribution of Utility tractors

(across 1K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Rated RPM

The Engine Rated RPM for the David Brown 850 is Poor. It is greater than 9% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine rated RPM distribution of Utility tractors

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Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
David Brown
Model
2.5L 4-cyl diesel
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation
Inline
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Cylinders
4
Displacement
154 ci (2.5 L)
Bore
3.50 in (88.9 mm)
Stroke
4.00 in (101.6 mm)
Rated RPM
2000
Power Output
40 hp (29.9 kW)

Transmission

Type
Unsynchronized gear
Forward Gears
6
Reverse Gears
2

Drivetrain

Chassis
4x2 2WD
Drive Type
2WD
Steering Type
Manual
Brake Type
Differential mechanical expanding shoe