- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Utility
- No lab test on file
- 1971–1976
- 20,364 built
WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
The source says so, in a sentence about this machine. How we decide what a machine is
David Brown 885 specs: hp, weight, years
DAVID BROWN AD 3/55 A (B) three-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 47.3 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
47.3 hp
35.3 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “David Brown 885”, 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
- 4,685 lb
- 3-point lift
- 3,450 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 7.4 gpm
- Top speed
- 16.4 mph
David Brown 885 specs: key facts
The David Brown 885 was built from 1971 to 1976.
The David Brown 885 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 35.3 kW (47.3 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The David Brown 885 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
The David Brown 885 has a DAVID BROWN AD 3/55 A (B) engine, a 3-cylinder 2.70 L diesel unit.
The David Brown 885 weighs 2,125 kg (4,685 lb) unladen.
The David Brown 885 has an independent rear PTO running at 540 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the David Brown 885 lifts 1,565 kg (3,450 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the David Brown 885 delivers 28.2 L/min (7.4 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “David Brown 885”
How much horsepower does an 885 have?
The only figure for the 885 is 47.3 hp (35.3 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “David Brown 885”
What engine is in an 885?
An 885 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) |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 3, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 164.5 ci · 2.70 L |
| Max torque | 129 lb·ft · 175 N·m @ 1,400 rpm |
| Injection | direct injection |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “David Brown 885”
How much will an 885 lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
An 885 lifts 3,450 lb (1,565 kg) at the lower-link ends.
| Pump flow | 7.4 gpm · 28.2 L/min |
|---|---|
| Lift at ends | 3,450 lb · 1,565 kg |
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-driven, 540 rpm @ 1,828 engine rpm |
| PTO shaft | 1 3/8"- 6 splines (Form-A) |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “David Brown 885”
What transmission does an 885 have?
Transmission specifications for the 885 are below.
| Clutch | Dry two-stage double clutch |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Mechanical drum brake in the drive trumpets |
| Top speed | 16.4 mph · 26.4 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “David Brown 885”
How much does an 885 weigh?
An 885 weighs 4,685 lb (2,125 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 4,685 lb · 2,125 kg |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 77.0 in · 1,956 mm |
| Length | 115.6 in · 2,937 mm |
| Width | 64.5 in · 1,638 mm |
| Height | 57.0 in · 1,448 mm |
| Ground clearance | 15.9 in · 405 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 | 9.5 ft · 2.90 m |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “David Brown 885”
What oil does an 885 take, and how much?
An 885 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 885” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission & hydraulic | 24.0 qt · 22.7 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “David Brown 885” · single source, not independently verified |
| Final drives | 1.2 qt · 1.1 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “David Brown 885” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 9.0 qt · 8.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “David Brown 885” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with an 885?
Within 10% of its 38.2 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 54038.3 hp PTO, claimed · 1960–1969Side by side with the 885 →
- J.I. Case 54138.3 hp PTO, claimed · 1960–1969Side by side with the 885 →
- Renault N 3138.0 hp PTO, claimed · 1957–1962Side by side with the 885 →
- Fendt Farmer 2E37.9 hp PTO, claimed · 1968–1970Side by side with the 885 →
- OLIVER 126538.5 hp PTO, claimed · 1971–1975Side by side with the 885 →
- WHITE 127038.5 hp PTO, claimed · 1971–1975Side by side with the 885 →
Common questions about the David Brown 885
Is an 885 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The David Brown 885 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
What PTO does an 885 have?
An 885 has a independent 540 rpm rear PTO on a 1 3/8"- 6 splines (Form-A) shaft.
What serial numbers does an 885 carry?
The source prints serial numbers 620001 to 640365 for the diesel version, type 885/1. 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 885”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: David Brown 885 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-79347 · revision 1042113. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document