David Brown 900

Production: 1956 - 1958  

Production
Manufacturer:	David Brown

David Brown 900 Power
Engine:	45.5 hp 33.9 kW
Belt (claimed):	32 hp 23.9 kW (kerosene)
35 hp 26.1 kW (diesel/gas)
40 hp 29.8 kW (high-compression)

Mechanical
Chassis:	4x2 2WD
Steering:	manual
Brakes:	mechanical drum
Cab:	Open operator station.
Transmission:	6-speed

Tractor hitch
Rear Type:	I
Rear lift (at ends):	1800 lbs 816 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO:	transmission
live (optional)
Rear RPM:	540
Engine RPM:	545@1600

Engine Detail
David Brown AD4/30H
diesel
4-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement:	165 ci 2.7 L
Bore/Stroke:	3.625x4.00 inches 92 x 102 mm
Power:	40 hp 29.8 kW
Compression:	15.9:1
Rated RPM:	2200
Torque:	105 lb-ft 142.4 Nm
Torque RPM:	1300
Firing order:	1-2-4-3
Starter type:	electric
Oil capacity:	7 qts 6.6 L
Coolant capacity:	14 qts 13.2 L
Intake valve clearance:	0.015 inches 0.381 mm (hot)
Exhaust valve clearance:	0.015 inches 0.381 mm (hot)

Transmission
Transmission:	David Brown
Gears:	6 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch:	254mm dry disc
Oil capacity:	16 qts 15.1 L
Three gears (1-3) plus reverse (R) in two ranges (low/high).

Dimensions
Wheelbase:	72 inches 182 cm
Length:	113 inches 287 cm
Width:	65 inches 165 cm
Height:	77.75 inches 197 cm
Height (hood):	54.5 inches 138 cm
Diesel Weight:	4000 lbs 1814 kg
Kerosene Weight:	3900 lbs 1769 kg
Clearance (front axle):	16 inches 40 cm
Front tread:	52/56/60/64/68/72/86 inches 132/142/152/162/172/182/218 cm
Rear tread:	52/56/60/64/68/72/86 inches 132/142/152/162/172/182/218 cm