- Vehicle type: unspecified
- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Standard-size
- No lab test on file
- 1980–1984
It sits on the utility/standard-size boundary, so either size is a fair description. WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
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David Brown 1690 (A) specs: hp, weight, years
DAVID BROWN AD 6/55 or Turbo six-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 101.6 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
101.6 hp
75.8 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “David Brown 1690”, 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
- 8,499 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 11.3 gpm
- Top speed
- 15.5 mph
David Brown 1690 (A) specs: key facts
The David Brown 1690 (A) was built from 1980 to 1984.
The David Brown 1690 (A) has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 75.8 kW (101.6 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The David Brown 1690 (A) was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.
The David Brown 1690 (A) has a DAVID BROWN AD 6/55 or Turbo engine, a 6-cylinder 5.39 L diesel unit.Source 1
The David Brown 1690 (A) weighs 3,855 kg (8,499 lb) unladen.
The David Brown 1690 (A) has an independent rear PTO running at 540/1000 rpm.
The hydraulic pump of the David Brown 1690 (A) delivers 42.6 L/min (11.3 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “David Brown 1690”
How much horsepower does a 1690 (A) have?
The only figure for the 1690 (A) is 101.6 hp (75.8 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “David Brown 1690”
What engine is in a 1690 (A)?
A 1690 (A) has a DAVID BROWN AD 6/55 or Turbo, a 6-cylinder 5.39 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | DAVID BROWN AD 6/55 or Turbo |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6, liquid-cooledSource 2 |
| Displacement | 329.0 ci · 5.39 L |
| Injection | direct injectionSource 2 |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 1690”
How much will a 1690 (A) lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
Hydraulic and PTO specifications for the 1690 (A) are below.
| Pump flow | 11.3 gpm · 42.6 L/min |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-driven, 540/1000 rpm @ 2,077 engine rpm |
| PTO shaft | 1 3/8" - splines (Form-1) |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “David Brown 1690”
What transmission does a 1690 (A) have?
Transmission specifications for the 1690 (A) are below.
| Clutch | dry LAYCOCK double clutch |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 15.5 mph · 25 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “David Brown 1690”
How much does a 1690 (A) weigh?
A 1690 (A) weighs 8,499 lb (3,855 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 8,499 lb · 3,855 kgtwo-wheel-drive version |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 100.0 in · 2,540 mm |
| Length | 167.3 in · 4,250 mm |
| Width | 79.1–103.1 in · 2,010–2,620 mm |
| Height | 105.9 in · 2,690 mm |
| Ground clearance | 16.1 in · 409 mmtwo-wheel-drive version |
| Front track | 56.0–80.0 in · 1,422–2,032 mmtwo-wheel-drive version |
| Rear track | 56.0–84.0 in · 1,422–2,134 mm |
| Turning radius, braked | 12.7 ft · 3.86 mtwo-wheel-drive version |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “David Brown 1690”
What oil does a 1690 (A) take, and how much?
A 1690 (A) engine takes 13.2 qt (12.5 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 13.2 qt · 12.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “David Brown 1690” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission | 44.4 qt · 42.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “David Brown 1690” · single source, not independently verified |
| Final drives | 7.2 qt · 6.8 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “David Brown 1690” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 16.2 qt · 15.3 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “David Brown 1690” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a 1690 (A)?
Within 10% of its 101.6 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Renault 113-12 TX101.6 hp engine, claimed · 1981–1986Side by side with the 1690 (A) →
- Renault 113-14 TX101.6 hp engine, claimed · 1981–1986Side by side with the 1690 (A) →
- Hürlimann H-4105 Elite101.6 hp engine, claimed · 1989–1995Side by side with the 1690 (A) →
- Lamborghini 105 DT Formula101.6 hp engine, claimed · 1989–1995Side by side with the 1690 (A) →
- Hürlimann H-4105 Elite101.5 hp engine, claimed · 1989–1995Side by side with the 1690 (A) →
- Hürlimann XT 910.4101.5 hp engine, claimed · 1995–2004Side by side with the 1690 (A) →
Common questions about the David Brown 1690 (A)
Is a 1690 (A) two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The David Brown 1690 (A) was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.
What PTO does a 1690 (A) have?
A 1690 (A) has a independent 540/1000 rpm rear PTO on a 1 3/8" - splines (Form-1) shaft.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Case 1690”; and Traktorenlexikon, “David Brown 1690”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Case 1690 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-101067 · revision 989872. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document
- Traktorenlexikon: David Brown 1690 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-116006 · revision 1001693. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document