David Brown
1212
Farm tractor · 1971–1976 · 71 hp
David Brown1212
The David Brown 1212 is a farm tractor manufactured from 1971 to 1976. It features a David Brown engine, and hydrostatic power steering. The transmission is a partial power shift type with 12 forward and 4 reverse.
Engine
| Engine | David Brown |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type | diesel |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 219 ci (3.6 L) |
| Bore | 3.94 in (100 mm) |
| Stroke | 4.5 in (114 mm) |
| Compression Ratio | 17 |
| Power Net | 71 hp (52.9 kW) |
| Power PTO | 65.35 hp (48.7 kW) |
| Power Drawbar | 53.2 hp (39.7 kW) |
| Air Cleaner | dry |
| Starter Volts | 12 |
| Oil Capacity | 7.9 qts (7.5 L) |
| Coolant Capacity | 14.8 qts (14 L) |
| Manufacturer | David Brown |
| Rated | 2,300 RPM |
Transmission
| Transmission Type | partial power shift |
|---|---|
| Transmission Model | Hydra-Shift |
| Gears | 12 forward and 4 reverse |
| Oil Capacity | 37 qts (35 L) |
| Available Options | 12-speed partial power shift |
Hydraulics
| Type | open center |
|---|---|
| Pressure | 2,000 psi (137.9 bar) |
| Total Flow | 6.9 gpm (26.1 lpm) |
PTO
| Rear Type | independent |
|---|
Hitch
| Rear Type | II |
|---|---|
| Rear Lift | 2,200 lbs (997 kg) |
Dimensions
| Length | 143 in (363 cm) |
|---|---|
| Width | 70 in (177 cm) |
| Height Rops | 105 in (266 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 89 in (226 cm) |
| Max Drawbar | 3,000 lbs (1,360 kg) |
Weight
| Operating | 6,730 lbs (3,052 kg) |
|---|
Tires & Tracks
| Front Ag | 7.50-16, 6.00-19 |
|---|---|
| Rear Ag | 13.6-38, 16.9-34 |
Fuel
| Capacity | 21.3 gal (80.6 L) |
|---|
Steering
| Type | hydrostatic power |
|---|
Cab
| Cab | optional |
|---|
Compatible Implements
Rotary Cutters
| Model | Type | Width | Min HP |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEFCO BRC-260 | Rotary Cutters | 60" | 30 hp |
| Bush Hog BH210-3 variant 2 | Rotary Cutters | 72" | 30 hp |
| BEFCO BRC-160 | Rotary Cutters | 60" | 30 hp |
| BEFCO RMD-360 | Rotary Cutters | 60" | 35 hp |
| BEFCO BRC-272 | Rotary Cutters | 72" | 35 hp |
| Land Pride RCF2772 | Rotary Cutters | 72" | 35 hp |
| BEFCO BRC-172 | Rotary Cutters | 72" | 35 hp |
| Bush Hog BH310-2 | Rotary Cutters | 60" | 35 hp |
| Land Pride RCD1884 | Rotary Cutters | 84" | 35 hp |
| Land Pride RCF2760 | Rotary Cutters | 60" | 35 hp |
| Land Pride RCF2696 | Rotary Cutters | 96" | 40 hp |
| BEFCO RMD-372 | Rotary Cutters | 72" | 40 hp |
| Bush Hog BH310 variant 2 | Rotary Cutters | 72" | 45 hp |
| Land Pride RCR1884 | Rotary Cutters | 84" | 45 hp |
| Land Pride RCF2084 | Rotary Cutters | 84" | 45 hp |
| Land Pride RCFM3696 - 3PT | Rotary Cutters | 96" | 50 hp |
| Land Pride RCF3696 - 3PT | Rotary Cutters | 96" | 50 hp |
| BEFCO RHD-472 | Rotary Cutters | 72" | 50 hp |
| Bush Hog BH210-3 variant 3 | Rotary Cutters | 84" | 50 hp |
| Land Pride RCR2596 - 3 PT | Rotary Cutters | 96" | 50 hp |
| Land Pride RCF3096 - 3PT | Rotary Cutters | 96" | 50 hp |
| Bush Hog BH310 variant 3 | Rotary Cutters | 84" | 55 hp |
| Land Pride RCF2784 - 3PT | Rotary Cutters | 84" | 60 hp |
| Land Pride RCR2510 - 3 PT | Rotary Cutters | 120" | 60 hp |
| BEFCO RHD-484 | Rotary Cutters | 84" | 60 hp |
| Bush Hog BH410 variant 1 | Rotary Cutters | 72" | 60 hp |
| Land Pride RCFM3610 - 3PT | Rotary Cutters | 120" | 60 hp |
| Land Pride RCF3010 - 3PT | Rotary Cutters | 120" | 60 hp |
| Land Pride RCF3672 | Rotary Cutters | 72" | 60 hp |
| Land Pride RCF3610 - 3PT | Rotary Cutters | 120" | 60 hp |
| Land Pride RCFM3010 - 3PT | Rotary Cutters | 120" | 60 hp |
Box Blades
| Model | Type | Width | Min HP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Land Pride BB3578 | Box Blades | 78" | 45 hp |
| Land Pride BB3584 | Box Blades | 84" | 45 hp |
| Land Pride BB3596 | Box Blades | 96" | 45 hp |
Checked: 3-point hitch category, PTO horsepower. Not checked: PTO speed (540/1000), hydraulic flow, 3-point lift capacity, rear remotes, ballast.
These implements meet this tractor's hitch and PTO-HP requirements — this is not a full compatibility guarantee. Confirm the remaining specs with your dealer before purchasing.