David Brown 1290 (A) Dimensions & weights

A 1290 (A) is 142.9 in (3,630 mm) long, 77.6–97.2 in (1,970–2,470 mm) wide and 98.0 in (2,490 mm) tall.

A 1290 (A) weighs 5,798 lb (2,630 kg) unballasted.

12 dimension and weight values on record for the 1290 (A).

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.

How big is a 1290 (A)?

A 1290 (A) is 142.9 in (3,630 mm) long, 77.6–97.2 in (1,970–2,470 mm) wide and 98.0 in (2,490 mm) tall.

Dimensions — 1290 (A) Dimensions
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 to top	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 with brakes	10.4 ft · 3.18 mA: 4,060
Turning radius without brakes	11.7 ft · 3.57 mA: 4,610

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “David Brown 1290”

A 1290 (A) weighs 5,798 lb (2,630 kg) unballasted.

Weights — 1290 (A) Weights
Weight, unballasted	5,798 lb · 2,630 kgA: 3,090

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “David Brown 1290”

Tyre sizes for the 1290 (A) are below.

Tyres — 1290 (A) Tyres
Front tyre, standard	7.50-16 ASF (A: 9.5-24 AS)
Rear tyre, standard	16.9-30 AS

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “David Brown 1290”

12 dimension and weight values from Traktorenlexikon, “David Brown 1290”.

Sources checked

14 SEP 2026

Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution

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