- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Compact
- No lab test on file
- 1980–1984
WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
The source says so, in a sentence about this machine. How we decide what a machine is
David Brown 1190 specs: hp, weight, years
DAVID BROWN AD 3/55 three-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 47.3 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
47.3 hp
35.3 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “David Brown 1190”, claimed
This is the maker’s own figure, measured at the engine. Power at the PTO is lower — by how much, for this machine, nobody has measured.
- Weight
- 4,621 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 7.8 gpm
- Top speed
- 15.5 mph
David Brown 1190 specs: key facts
The David Brown 1190 was built from 1980 to 1984.
The David Brown 1190 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 35.3 kW (47.3 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The David Brown 1190 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
The David Brown 1190 has a DAVID BROWN AD 3/55 engine, a 3-cylinder 2.70 L diesel unit.
The David Brown 1190 weighs 2,096 kg (4,621 lb) unladen.
The David Brown 1190 has a rear PTO running at 540 rpm.
The hydraulic pump of the David Brown 1190 delivers 29.4 L/min (7.8 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “David Brown 1190”

How much horsepower does an 1190 have?
The only figure for the 1190 is 47.3 hp (35.3 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “David Brown 1190”
What engine is in an 1190?
An 1190 has a DAVID BROWN AD 3/55, a 3-cylinder 2.70 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | DAVID BROWN AD 3/55 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 3, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 164.5 ci · 2.70 L |
| Max torque | 116 lb·ft · 157 N·m @ 1,480 rpm |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “David Brown 1190”
How much will an 1190 lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
Hydraulic and PTO specifications for the 1190 are below.
| Pump flow | 7.8 gpm · 29.4 L/min |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO | 540 rpm @ 1,827 engine rpm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “David Brown 1190”
What transmission does an 1190 have?
Transmission specifications for the 1190 are below.
| Clutch | Dry Laycock double clutch |
|---|---|
| Steering | Hydrostatic steering |
| Top speed | 15.5 mph · 25 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “David Brown 1190”
How much does an 1190 weigh?
An 1190 weighs 4,621 lb (2,096 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 4,621 lb · 2,096 kg |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 77.0 in · 1,956 mm |
| Length | 130.7 in · 3,320 mm |
| Width | 75.2–89.8 in · 1,910–2,280 mm |
| Height | 94.1 in · 2,390 mm |
| Ground clearance | 13.4 in · 340 mm |
| Front track | 52.0–72.0 in · 1,321–1,829 mm |
| Rear track | 56.0–76.1 in · 1,422–1,932 mm |
| Turning radius, braked | 9.5 ft · 2.90 m |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “David Brown 1190”
What oil does an 1190 take, and how much?
An 1190 engine takes 6.7 qt (6.3 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 6.7 qt · 6.3 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “David Brown 1190” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission | 28.5 qt · 27.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “David Brown 1190” · single source, not independently verified |
| Final drives | 1.2 qt · 1.1 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “David Brown 1190” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 9.0 qt · 8.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “David Brown 1190” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with an 1190?
Within 10% of its 38.6 hp at the PTO as the maker claimed it, with no laboratory test on file, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- J.I. Case 119038.6 hp PTO, claimed · 1980–1983Side by side with the 1190 →
- David Brown 119438.6 hp PTO, claimed · 1984–1985Side by side with the 1190 →
- J.I. Case 119438.6 hp PTO, claimed · 1984–1985Side by side with the 1190 →
- Massey Ferguson 139 (A)38.5 hp PTO, claimed · 1974–1979Side by side with the 1190 →
- John Deere 1550 (A)38.5 hp PTO, claimed · 1987–1994Side by side with the 1190 →
- OLIVER 126538.5 hp PTO, claimed · 1971–1975Side by side with the 1190 →
Common questions about the David Brown 1190
Is an 1190 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The David Brown 1190 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
What PTO does an 1190 have?
An 1190 has a 540 rpm rear PTO.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “David Brown 1190”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: David Brown 1190 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-98543 · revision 991256. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document