• Rigid chassis
  • WhichTractor size: Utility
  • Not independently tested
  • 1965–1979
  • 23,285 built

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David Brown 990 Selectmatic Full specifications

DAVID BROWN AD 4/47 or AD 4/49 A (B) four-cylinder diesel.

Weight
5,688 lb
3-point lift
2,000 lb
Hyd. flow
7.3 gpm
Top speed
15.5 mph

David Brown 990 Selectmatic specs: key facts

  • The David Brown 990 Selectmatic was built from 1965 to 1979.

  • The David Brown 990 Selectmatic is two-wheel drive (2WD).

  • The David Brown 990 Selectmatic has a DAVID BROWN AD 4/47 or AD 4/49 A (B) engine, a 4-cylinder diesel unit.

  • The David Brown 990 Selectmatic weighs 2,580 kg (5,688 lb) unladen.

  • The David Brown 990 Selectmatic has a rear PTO running at 540 rpm.

  • The three-point hitch of the David Brown 990 Selectmatic lifts 907 kg (2,000 lb) at the lower-link ends.

  • The hydraulic pump of the David Brown 990 Selectmatic delivers 27.5 L/min (7.3 gpm).

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “David Brown 990”

How much horsepower does a 990 Selectmatic have?

No sourced power figure for the 990 Selectmatic is on record yet.

What engine is in a 990 Selectmatic?

A 990 Selectmatic has a DAVID BROWN AD 4/47 or AD 4/49 A (B), a 4-cylinder diesel engine.

Engine — 990 Selectmatic engine specifications
Make & modelDAVID BROWN AD 4/47 or AD 4/49 A (B)
Cylinders4, liquid-cooled
Max torque140 lb·ft · 190 N·m @ 1,400 rpm
Injectiondirect injection
Electrical system12 V

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “David Brown 990”

How much will a 990 Selectmatic lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?

A 990 Selectmatic lifts 2,000 lb (907 kg) at the lower-link ends.

Hydraulics & PTO — 990 Selectmatic hydraulics and PTO specifications
Pump flow7.3 gpm · 27.5 L/min
Lift at ends2,000 lb · 907 kg
Rear PTOtransmission-driven, 540 rpm @ 1,828 engine rpm
PTO shaft1 3/8"- 6 splines (Form-A)

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “David Brown 990”

What transmission does a 990 Selectmatic have?

Transmission specifications for the 990 Selectmatic are below.

Transmission — 990 Selectmatic transmission specifications
Clutchpedal-operated dry Borg & Beck single-disc clutch
Brakesmechanical drum brake in the drive trumpets
Steeringmechanical recirculating ball steering
Top speed15.5 mph · 25 km/h

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “David Brown 990”

How much does a 990 Selectmatic weigh?

A 990 Selectmatic weighs 5,688 lb (2,580 kg) unladen.

Weights & dimensions — 990 Selectmatic weights and dimensions
Unladen weight5,688 lb · 2,580 kg
Wheelbase78.7 in · 2,000 mm
Length126.0 in · 3,200 mm
Width67.0 in · 1,702 mm
Height59.5 in · 1,511 mm
Ground clearance21.4 in · 543 mm
Front track52.0–72.0 in · 1,321–1,829 mm
Rear track52.0–76.0 in · 1,321–1,930 mm
Turning radius, braked10.3 ft · 3.14 m

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “David Brown 990”

Which tractors compare with a 990 Selectmatic?

Within 10% of its 46.0 hp at the PTO (claimed), the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.

Everything else people ask

Is a 990 Selectmatic two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?

The David Brown 990 Selectmatic is two-wheel drive (2WD).

What PTO does a 990 Selectmatic have?

A 990 Selectmatic has a 540 rpm rear PTO on a 1 3/8"- 6 splines (Form-A) shaft.

What serial numbers does a 990 Selectmatic carry?

The source prints serial numbers 482001 to 505286 for the type 990-A/990-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.

Where this page comes from

Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “David Brown 990”.

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  1. Traktorenlexikon: David Brown 990CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-93774 · revision 1024294. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document