- Vehicle type: unspecified
- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Utility
- No lab test on file
- 1971–1976
- 5,282 built
WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
We looked and the record does not say what this machine is. How we decide what a machine is
David Brown 1212 specs: hp, weight, years
DAVID BROWN AD 4/55 A four-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 71 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
71 hp
53 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “David Brown 1212”, 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
- 5,997 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 8.7 gpm
- Top speed
- 15.5–18.6 mph
David Brown 1212 specs: key facts
The David Brown 1212 was built from 1971 to 1976.
The David Brown 1212 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 53 kW (71 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The David Brown 1212 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
The David Brown 1212 has a DAVID BROWN AD 4/55 A engine, a 4-cylinder 3.60 L diesel unit.Source 1
The David Brown 1212 weighs 2,720 kg (5,997 lb) unladen.
The David Brown 1212 has a rear PTO running at 540 rpm.
The hydraulic pump of the David Brown 1212 delivers 33.0 L/min (8.7 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “David Brown 1212”
How much horsepower does a 1212 have?
The only figure for the 1212 is 71 hp (53 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “David Brown 1212”
What engine is in a 1212?
A 1212 has a DAVID BROWN AD 4/55 A, a 4-cylinder 3.60 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | DAVID BROWN AD 4/55 A |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4, liquid-cooledSource 2 |
| Displacement | 219.4 ci · 3.60 L |
| Max torque | 182 lb·ft · 247 N·m @ 1,400 rpmSource 2 |
| Electrical system | 12 VSource 2 |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “David Brown 1200”
How much will a 1212 lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
Hydraulic and PTO specifications for the 1212 are below.
| Pump flow | 8.7 gpm · 33.0 L/min |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO | 540 rpm @ 1,828 engine rpm |
| PTO shaft | 1 3/8"- 6 splines |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “David Brown 1212”
What transmission does a 1212 have?
Transmission specifications for the 1212 are below.
| Clutch | Dry double clutch |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Pedal operated drum brake in drive trumpets, single wheel brake |
| Steering | Hydrostatic steering |
| Top speed | 15.5–18.6 mph · 25–30 km/hthe article lists alternatives |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “David Brown 1212”
How much does a 1212 weigh?
A 1212 weighs 5,997 lb (2,720 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 5,997 lb · 2,720 kg |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 88.5 in · 2,249 mm |
| Length | 133.3 in · 3,386 mm |
| Width | 69.5 in · 1,765 mm |
| Height | 90.0 in · 2,286 mm |
| Ground clearance | 21.3 in · 540 mm |
| Front track | 56.0–76.0 in · 1,422–1,930 mm |
| Rear track | 60.0–80.0 in · 1,524–2,032 mm |
| Turning radius, braked | 11.7 ft · 3.58 m |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “David Brown 1212”
What oil does a 1212 take, and how much?
A 1212 engine takes 7.8 qt (7.39 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 7.8 qt · 7.39 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “David Brown 1212” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission | 43.2 qt · 40.9 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “David Brown 1212” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 15.0 qt · 14.2 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “David Brown 1212” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a 1212?
Within 10% of its 52.5 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.
- Hürlimann D-150S52.5 hp PTO, claimed · 1966–1971Side by side with the 1212 →
- SAME Minitauro 6052.39 hp PTO, claimed · 1972–1978Side by side with the 1212 →
- Fiat 640 (DT)52.4 hp PTO, claimed · 1973–1982Side by side with the 1212 →
- Renault Master 252.6 hp PTO, claimed · 1964–1969Side by side with the 1212 →
- Renault 385 / R 7852.6 hp PTO, claimed · 1963–1967Side by side with the 1212 →
- Renault 385 / R 7752.7 hp PTO, claimed · 1963–1964Side by side with the 1212 →
Common questions about the David Brown 1212
Is a 1212 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The David Brown 1212 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
What PTO does a 1212 have?
A 1212 has a 540 rpm rear PTO on a 1 3/8"- 6 splines shaft.
What serial numbers does a 1212 carry?
The source prints serial numbers 1000001 to 1005283 for the type 1212/1. It does not say whether that is the tractor’s or the engine’s number, and we never work out a year from a serial number.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “David Brown 1212”; and Traktorenlexikon, “David Brown 1200”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: David Brown 1200 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-93776 · revision 1054689. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document
- Traktorenlexikon: David Brown 1212 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-115993 · revision 1001691. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document