Model history | |
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Model introduced | 1953 |
Model discontinued | 1957 |
Model status | Discontinued |
No. produced | Unknown |
Preceded by | David Brown VAK1 |
Superseded by | David Brown 900 |
Engine Specification | |
Engine make | David Brown |
Fuel type | Diesel |
Power hp | 34 |
Power kW | 25 |
Governed rpm | {{{governedrpm}}} |
Displacement cu in /(litre) | 2.71 litre |
No. of Cylinders | 4 |
Bore in (mm) | 3 5/8 inches |
Stroke in (mm) | 4 inches (114 mm) |
Cooling system | Water |
Naturally aspirated, Turbo or Supercharged | NA |
Transmission Details | |
Transmission type | Manual |
Clutch | Dry plate Borg & Beck |
Gearbox make | David Brown |
Forward | 6 |
Reverse | 2 |
Drive | 2-WD |
General Data | |
Linkage Category | Cat I |
Lift capacity (lb/kg) | 590 kg |
Tyre Sizes (std/options) | |
Front | 6.0 x 19 |
Rear | 13.4 x 28 11.25 x 28 |
Tractor Dimensions | |
Length (inches/metres) | 2960 mm |
Weight (nominal) lb/kg | 1770 kg |
Wheelbase | 1900 mm |
Other info | |
Factories | Meltham Mills, West Yorkshire, UK |
Plow rating | Unknown |
Approximate Cost new in (year) | ? |
The David Brown 30D was built by David Brown from 1953 to 1957 in Meltham Mills, West Yorkshire, England. It featured a 34 hp (25 kW) David Brown engine.
Model History[]
- For Company history see
- Main article: David Brown
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Timeline[]
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Factory locations[]
- Meltham Mills, West Yorkshire, England
Specification[]
See Infobox for basic details
Variations and Options[]
- Petrol & TVO(Kerosene) versions available - see David Brown 30C
- 1954 - the new series 30C and 30D models were equipped with TCU - Traction Control Unit the first controllable weight transfer system to assist traction.
- 1955 - special hitch to give the advantage of TCU in hauling heavy trailers was introduced. A TCU is still the most efficient method of obtaining controlled weight transfer to assist traction.
Serial Numbers Information[]
- 1953-1954 30D Diesel (Series I) VAD1C - sn PD18500-20797
- 1954-1957 30D Diesel (Series II) VAD1D/30 - sn PD/30 10001-19452
Year | Serial run | Number Built | Notes (Total built 2296 SI, 9451 SII). |
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1953 | PD18500 | - | First built |
1954 | ? | - | Last built SI S/No. PD20797 |
1954 | PD/30 10001- | - | Series II introduced |
1955 | ? | - | |
1956 | ? | - | |
1957 | ? | - | Last built S/No.PD/30 19452 |
year | serial no | Number built | Notes |
Preservation[]
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Make + Model No. | Reg No. (if known) |
Serial No. | Build-Date | Engine-Type/Make | Owner (if known) |
Photo | Were seen/Featured in | Other info |
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David Brown 30D | UBH 594 | PD30/11136 | 1954 | Diesel | J. Searl of | at Stoke Goldington Steam Rally 2009 | ||
David Brown 30D | TVO 19 | s/n ? | 1955 | Diesel | E. Ducksbury of Newark Notts. | at Newark Vintage Tractor and Heritage Show 2009 | ||
David Brown 30D | UTT 517+ | S/n ? | year | engine | owner ? | Seen parked in Cornwall | Possibly featured in T&M November issue | |
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Gallery[]
See also[]
- List of Tractor Manufacturers
- Tractor image gallery for: David Brown 30D
- Collection related info
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- Collections - list of private collections with tractors (add yours)
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References / Sources[]
- David Brown Tractors 1936-1964, by Alan Earnshaw.
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