- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Utility
- No lab test on file
- 1965–1971
- 33,378 built
It was ranked on an engine power figure whose source does not say gross or net. WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
Derived by WhichTractor from a sourced three-point linkage. How we decide what a machine is
David Brown 880 Selectamatic specs: hp, weight, years
DAVID BROWN AD 3/55 A (B) three-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 46.0 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
46.0 hp
34.3 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “David Brown 880 Selectamatic”, 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
- 3,990 lb
- 3-point lift
- 2,899 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 7.3 gpm
- Top speed
- 15.5 mph
David Brown 880 Selectamatic specs: key facts
The David Brown 880 Selectamatic was built from 1965 to 1971.
The David Brown 880 Selectamatic has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 34.3 kW (46.0 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The David Brown 880 Selectamatic is two-wheel drive (2WD).
The David Brown 880 Selectamatic has a DAVID BROWN AD 3/55 A (B) engine, a 3-cylinder 2.70 L diesel unit.Source 2
The David Brown 880 Selectamatic weighs 1,810 kg (3,990 lb) unladen.
The David Brown 880 Selectamatic has a rear PTO running at 540 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the David Brown 880 Selectamatic lifts 1,315 kg (2,899 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the David Brown 880 Selectamatic delivers 27.5 L/min (7.3 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “David Brown 880 Selectamatic”
How much horsepower does an 880 Selectamatic have?
The only figure for the 880 Selectamatic is 46.0 hp (34.3 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “David Brown 880 Selectamatic”
What engine is in an 880 Selectamatic?
An 880 Selectamatic has a DAVID BROWN AD 3/55 A (B), a 3-cylinder 2.70 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | DAVID BROWN AD 3/55 A (B)Source 2 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 3, liquid-cooledSource 2 |
| Displacement | 164.5 ci · 2.70 LSource 2 |
| Max torque | 120 lb·ft · 163 N·m @ 1,400 rpm |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “David Brown 880 Selectamatic”
How much will an 880 Selectamatic lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
An 880 Selectamatic lifts 2,899 lb (1,315 kg) at the lower-link ends.
| Pump flow | 7.3 gpm · 27.5 L/min |
|---|---|
| Lift at ends | 2,899 lb · 1,315 kg |
| Rear PTO | 540 rpm |
| PTO shaft | 1 3/8"- 6 splines (Form-A) |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “David Brown 880 Selectamatic”
What transmission does an 880 Selectamatic have?
Transmission specifications for the 880 Selectamatic are below.
| Steering | Mechanical recirculating ball steering |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 15.5 mph · 25 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “David Brown 880 Selectamatic”
How much does an 880 Selectamatic weigh?
An 880 Selectamatic weighs 3,990 lb (1,810 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 3,990 lb · 1,810 kg |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 79.8 in · 2,026 mm |
| Length | 121.5 in · 3,086 mm |
| Width | 68.9–82.3 in · 1,750–2,090 mm |
| Height | 58.7 in · 1,490 mm |
| Ground clearance | 19.8 in · 502 mm |
| Front track | 52.0–72.0 in · 1,321–1,829 mm |
| Rear track | 52.0–76.0 in · 1,321–1,930 mm |
| Turning radius, braked | 10.3 ft · 3.15 m |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “David Brown 880 Selectamatic”
What oil does an 880 Selectamatic take, and how much?
An 880 Selectamatic engine takes 6.6 qt (6.25 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 6.6 qt · 6.25 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “David Brown 880 Selectamatic” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission | 24.0 qt · 22.7 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “David Brown 880 Selectamatic” · single source, not independently verified |
| Final drives | 2.4 qt · 2.27 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “David Brown 880 Selectamatic” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 10.8 qt · 10.2 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “David Brown 880 Selectamatic” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with an 880 Selectamatic?
Within 10% of its 46.0 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- David Brown 780 Selectamaric46.0 hp engine, claimed · 1967–1971Side by side with the 880 Selectamatic →
- ALLIS-CHALMERS D-1746.1 hp engine, claimed · 1957–1967Side by side with the 880 Selectamatic →
- Massey Ferguson 14846.4 hp engine, claimed · 1972–1978Side by side with the 880 Selectamatic →
- Massey Ferguson 15246.4 hp engine, claimed · 1972–1976Side by side with the 880 Selectamatic →
- Massey Ferguson 25546.4 hp engine, claimed · 1975–1981Side by side with the 880 Selectamatic →
- AGRIFULL 345-C (S)46.4 hp engine, claimed · 1976–1977Side by side with the 880 Selectamatic →
Common questions about the David Brown 880 Selectamatic
Is an 880 Selectamatic two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The David Brown 880 Selectamatic is two-wheel drive (2WD).
What PTO does an 880 Selectamatic have?
An 880 Selectamatic has a 540 rpm rear PTO on a 1 3/8"- 6 splines (Form-A) shaft.
What serial numbers does an 880 Selectamatic carry?
The source prints serial numbers 530001 to 563379 for the type 880-A/880-B. 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 880 Selectamatic”; and Traktorenlexikon, “David Brown 885”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: David Brown 880 Selectamatic — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-115980 · revision 1001697. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document
- Traktorenlexikon: David Brown 885 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-79347 · revision 1042113. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document