Production | |
| Manufacturer: | David Brown |
| Type: | Utility tractor |
| Factory: | 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 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 |
Mechanical | |
| Chassis: | 4x2 2WD |
| Steering: | manual |
| hydrostatic power (optional) | |
| Brakes: | differential mechanical drum |
| Cab: | Cab optional. |
| Transmission: | 12-speed partially synchronized |
Capacity | |
| Fuel: | 12.7 gal 48.1 L |
| Hydraulic system: | 6 gal 22.7 L |
Hydraulics | |
| Type: | open |
| Capacity: | 6 gal 22.7 L |
| Pressure: | 2000 psi 137.9 bar |
| Total flow: | 7.4 gpm 28.0 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
| Rear Type: | I, II |
| Rear lift: | 1,800 lbs 816 kg (recommended) |
| 3,450 lbs 1564 kg (max) | |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
| Rear RPM: | 540/1000 |
885 Serial Numbers | |
| Location: | On the right front side of the frame |
| 1971: | 620001 |
| 1972: | 620336 |
| 1973: | 624731 |
| 1974: | 630611 |
| 1975: | 634830 |
| 1976: | 11000001 |
| 1977: | 11005148 |
| 1978: | 11011088 |
| 1979: | 11015095 |
| 1980: | 11019389 |
Electrical | |
| Charging system: | alternator |
| Battery volts: | 12 |
| Battery AH: | 86 |
Engine Detail | |
| David Brown | |
| diesel | |
| 3-cylinder | |
| liquid-cooled | |
| Displacement: | 164.4 ci 2.7 L |
| Bore/Stroke: | 3.939x4.5 inches 100 x 114 mm |
| Air cleaner: | oil bath |
| Compression: | 17:1 |
| Rated RPM: | 2200 |
| Firing order: | 1-2-3 |
| Starter volts: | 12 |
| Oil capacity: | 6.6 qts 6.2 L |
| Coolant capacity: | 9 qts 8.5 L |
Transmission | |
| Type: | partially synchronized |
| Gears: | 12 forward and 4 reverse |
| Oil capacity: | 24.3 qts 23.0 L |
| Three gears, plus reverse, in four ranges. Synchronized up-shifts from 1-to-2 and 2-to-3 and synchronized down-shift from 3-to-2. | |
Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase: | 77 inches 195 cm |
| Length: | 116 inches 294 cm |
| Width: | 65 inches 165 cm |
| Height (hood): | 51 inches 129 cm |
| Height (ROPS): | 94 inches 238 cm |
| Clearance (front axle): | 17 inches 43 cm |
| Clearance (drawbar): | 12 inches 30 cm |