David Brown 885

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The David Brown 885 is a utility tractor made from 1971 to 1980. It has a 2WD drive system and a manual steering type. The tractor uses a 3-cylinder gasoline engine that is liquid-cooled. This engine has average power for its size, producing 39.26 hp at 2200 rpm.

The 885 model has a selective gear fixed ratio transmission with 12 forward gears and 4 reverse gears. It features a rear hitch that can lift up to 1808 lb, which is above average for tractors of its class. The tractor has both 540 rpm and 1000 rpm PTO speeds at the rear. It has an open operator station and uses a 12-volt electric starter. The 885 weighs 4020 lb, which is about average for similar tractors. It measures 115.7 inches long, 65 inches wide, and 93.7 inches tall, making it compact enough for various farm tasks.
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Key Specifications

Category: Utility

Power Output: 39 hp (29.3 kW)

Transmission: Selective gear fixed ratio

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 4020 lb (1823 kg)

Fuel Type: Gasoline

David Brown 885 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the David Brown 885 is Average. It is greater than 36% 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 885 is Average. It is greater than 41% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Operating weight distribution of Utility tractors

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Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the David Brown 885 is Average. It is greater than 40% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine displacement distribution of Utility tractors

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Engine Rated RPM

The Engine Rated RPM for the David Brown 885 is Below Average. It is greater than 28% 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
3 cylinder vertical gasoline
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation
Inline
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Induction Type
Natural
Cylinders
3
Displacement
146 ci (2.4 L)
Bore
3.94 in (100.1 mm)
Stroke
4.00 in (101.6 mm)
Rated RPM
2200
Power Output
39 hp (29.3 kW)

Transmission

Type
Selective gear fixed ratio
Forward Gears
12
Reverse Gears
4

Drivetrain

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