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1212 Farm tractor · 1971–1976 · 71 hp
The David Brown 1212 is a farm tractor manufactured from 1971 to 1976. It features a David Brown 3.6L 4-cyl diesel engine, two-wheel drive drive, and hydrostatic power steering. The transmission is a partial power shift type with 12 forward and 4 reverse.
Key Specifications
Horsepower 71 hp
Engine David Brown
Drive two-wheel drive
Steering hydrostatic power
PTO independent
Hydraulics open center Sections Overview Production Tractor Type utility Original Price Usd 11,900
Mechanical Steering hydrostatic power Brakes differential mechanical drum Cab optional
Hydraulics Hydraulic Type open center Hydraulic Pressure 2,000 psi (137.9 bar)
PTO & Hitch Rear PTO independent Rear PTO Type 540/1000 Rear Hitch Type II Rear Lift 2,200 lbs (997 kg)
Fuel Fuel Capacity Rops 21.3 gal (80.6 L)
Other Variant 1210 synchromesh Variant 1212 power shift Total Flow 6.9 gpm (26.1 lpm) Rear Lift Max 4,400 lbs (1,995 kg) Original Price Year 1,976
Engine Engine David Brown Fuel Type diesel Cylinders 4-cylinder Cooling liquid-cooled Displacement 219 ci (3.6 L) Bore 3.94 in (100 mm) Bore Stroke 3.94x4.50 in (100 x 114 mm) Stroke 4.5 in (114 mm) Compression Ratio 17 Power Net 71 hp (52.9 kW) Air Cleaner dry Starter Volts 12 Oil Capacity 7.9 qts (7.5 L) Coolant Capacity 14.8 qts (14 L) Rated 2,300 RPM Manufacturer David Brown
Dimensions Length 143 in (363 cm) Width 70 in (177 cm) Height Rops 105 in (266 cm) Wheelbase 89 in (226 cm) Clearance Front Axle 21 in (53 cm) Operating Weight 6,730 lbs (3,052 kg) Tires Ag Front 7.50-16, 6.00-19 Tires Ag Rear 13.6-38, 16.9-34 Max Weight 9,000 lbs (4,082 kg) Max Drawbar 3,000 lbs (1,360 kg) Clearance Drawbar 17 in (43 cm)
Transmission Transmission Type partial power shift Transmission Model Hydra-Shift Gears 12 forward and 4 reverse Oil Capacity 37 qts (35 L)
Test Results Fuel Type Diesel Test Date June 25 - July 3, 1973 Test Link Nebraska Tractor Test 1138 file Test Number 1138 Test Reference Nebraska Tractor Test 1138 Transmission Type 12-speed PTO Rated Power 65.35 hp (48.7 kW) Drawbar Max Power 53.2 hp (39.7 kW) Drawbar Max Pull 8,137 lbs (3,690 kg) Fuel Use PTO Rated 3.5 gal/hr (13.2 L/hr) Fuel Use Drawbar Max 4.2 gal/hr (15.9 L/hr) Power At Rated PTO Speed 53.25 hp (39.7 kW) Fuel Use Rated Engine 4.3 gal/hr (16.3 L/hr)