- Vehicle type: unspecified
- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Utility
- No lab test on file
- 1980–1984
It sits on the compact/utility boundary, so either size is a fair description. 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 1290 (A) specs: hp, weight, years
DAVID BROWN AD 4/49 or AD 4/55 four-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 57.3 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
57.3 hp
42.7 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “David Brown 1290”, 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
- 5,798 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 7.5 gpm
David Brown 1290 (A) specs: key facts
The David Brown 1290 (A) was built from 1980 to 1984.
The David Brown 1290 (A) has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 42.7 kW (57.3 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The David Brown 1290 (A) is two-wheel drive (2WD).
The David Brown 1290 (A) has a DAVID BROWN AD 4/49 or AD 4/55 engine, a 4-cylinder 3.20 L diesel unit.
The David Brown 1290 (A) weighs 2,630 kg (5,798 lb) unladen.
The David Brown 1290 (A) has an independent rear PTO running at 540 rpm.
The hydraulic pump of the David Brown 1290 (A) delivers 28.4 L/min (7.5 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “David Brown 1290”
How much horsepower does a 1290 (A) have?
The only figure for the 1290 (A) is 57.3 hp (42.7 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “David Brown 1290”
What engine is in a 1290 (A)?
A 1290 (A) has a DAVID BROWN AD 4/49 or AD 4/55, a 4-cylinder 3.20 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | DAVID BROWN AD 4/49 or AD 4/55 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 195.2 ci · 3.20 L |
| Injection | Direct injection |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “David Brown 1290”
How much will a 1290 (A) lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
Hydraulic and PTO specifications for the 1290 (A) are below.
| Pump flow | 7.5 gpm · 28.4 L/min |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-driven, 540 rpm @ 1,827 engine rpm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “David Brown 1290”
What transmission does a 1290 (A) have?
Transmission specifications for the 1290 (A) are below.
| Clutch | Dry Borg & Beck double clutch |
|---|---|
| Steering | Hydrostatic steering, type Orbitrol |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “David Brown 1290”
How much does a 1290 (A) weigh?
A 1290 (A) weighs 5,798 lb (2,630 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 5,798 lb · 2,630 kgA: 3,090 |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 83.0 in · 2,108 mmA: 2,134 |
| Length | 142.9 in · 3,630 mm |
| Width | 77.6–97.2 in · 1,970–2,470 mm |
| Height | 98.0 in · 2,490 mm |
| Ground clearance | 21.0 in · 533 mmA: 335 |
| Front track | 52.0–72.0 in · 1,321–1,829 mmA: 1,524-1,803 |
| Rear track | 60.0–80.0 in · 1,524–2,032 mm |
| Turning radius, braked | 10.4 ft · 3.18 mA: 4,060 |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “David Brown 1290”
What oil does a 1290 (A) take, and how much?
A 1290 (A) engine takes 7.8 qt (7.4 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 7.8 qt · 7.4 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “David Brown 1290” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission | 28.5 qt · 27.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “David Brown 1290” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 15.0 qt · 14.2 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “David Brown 1290” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a 1290 (A)?
Within 10% of its 47.8 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 1290 (DT)47.8 hp PTO, claimed · 1980–1984Side by side with the 1290 (A) →
- Eicher 554S47.7 hp PTO, claimed · 1981–1986Side by side with the 1290 (A) →
- Hürlimann H-355 (A)47.7 hp PTO, claimed · 1982–1986Side by side with the 1290 (A) →
- Deutz D 550647.7 hp PTO, claimed · 1968–1974Side by side with the 1290 (A) →
- Deutz-Fahr DX 3.3047.5 hp PTO, claimed · 1984–1996Side by side with the 1290 (A) →
- Renault 8848.1 hp PTO, claimed · 1967–1971Side by side with the 1290 (A) →
Common questions about the David Brown 1290 (A)
Is a 1290 (A) two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The David Brown 1290 (A) is two-wheel drive (2WD).
What PTO does a 1290 (A) have?
A 1290 (A) has a independent 540 rpm rear PTO.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “David Brown 1290”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: David Brown 1290 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-98544 · revision 991258. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document