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Engine:
David Brown Standard
Power:
71 HP (Engine) / HP (PTO)
Fuel Type:
Diesel
Production:
1971 - 1976
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Summary | x1971 - 1976 Utility tractor |
| Production | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | David Brown |
| Summary | Utility tractor |
| Original price | $11,900 (1976) |
| Variants | |
|---|---|
| 1210 | synchromesh |
| 1212 | power shift |
| Hydraulics | |
|---|---|
| Type | open center |
| Pressure | 2000 psi 137.9 bar |
| Total flow | 6.9 gpm 26.1 lpm |
| Tractor hitch | |
|---|---|
| Rear Type | II |
| Rear lift | 2,200 lbs (recommended) 997 kg |
| 4,400 lbs (max) 1995 kg | |
| Electrical | |
|---|---|
| Charging system | alternator |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Battery AH | 96 |
| References | |
|---|---|
| Summary | / 1212 Hydra-Shift published by David Brown |
| Engine Detail | |
|---|---|
| Summary | David Brown / diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 219 ci 3.6 L |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.94x4.50 inches 100 x 114 mm |
| Power (net) | 71 hp 52.9 kW |
| Air cleaner | dry |
| Compression | 17:1 |
| Rated RPM | 2300 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Oil capacity | 7.9 qts 7.5 L |
| Coolant capacity | 14.8 qts 14.0 L |
| Transmission | |
|---|---|
| Transmission | Hydra-Shift |
| Type | partial power shift |
| Gears | 12 forward and 4 reverse |
| Oil capacity | 37 qts 35.0 L |
| David Brown 1212 Tires | |
|---|---|
| Ag front | 7.50-16 |
| Ag rear | 13.6-38 |
| Ag front | 6.00-19 |
| Ag rear | 16.9-34 |
| 18.4-30 | |
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 89 inches 226 cm |
| Length | 143 inches 363 cm |
| Width | 70 inches 177 cm |
| Height (ROPS) | 105 inches 266 cm |
| Clearance (front axle) | 21 inches 53 cm |
| Clearance (drawbar) | 17 inches 43 cm |
| David Brown 1212 Weight | |
|---|---|
| Operating | 6,730 lbs 3052 kg |
| Max capacity | 9,000 lbs 4082 kg |
| Max Drawbar | 3,000 lbs 1360 kg |
| 2,500 lbs (extended) 1134 kg | |
| Nebraska Tractor Test 1138 | |
|---|---|
| Summary | Diesel 12-speed 2WD June 25 - July 3, 1973 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1138 file / PTO performance |
| Power at rated engine speed | 65.35 hp 48.7 kW |
| Fuel use | 4.3 gal/hour 16.3 l/hour |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 53.25 hp 39.7 kW |
| Fuel use | 3.5 gal/hour 13.2 l/hour |
| Summary | Drawbar performance |
| Max power | 53.20 hp 39.7 kW |
| Fuel use | 4.2 gal/hour 15.9 l/hour |
| Max pull | 8,137 lbs 3690 kg |
Last Database Update: 7/1/2025