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| Model history | |
|---|---|
| Model introduced | 1956 |
| Model discontinued | 1958 |
| Model status | Discontinued |
| No. produced | Unknown |
| Preceded by | 30 series |
| Superseded by | 950 |
| Engine Specification | |
| Engine make | David Brown |
| Fuel type | Diesel, TVO, and Petrol options |
| Power hp |
40 (diesel) 37 (tvo) 40/45 (petrol) |
| Governed rpm | {{{governedrpm}}} |
| Displacement cu in /(litre) | 165 cu in (2.7 litre) |
| No. of Cylinders | 4 |
| Bore in (mm) | 3 5/8 " |
| Stroke in (mm) | 4 " |
| Cooling system | Water |
| Naturally aspirated, Turbo or Supercharged | NA |
| Transmission Details | |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Gearbox make | David Brown |
| Forward | 6 |
| Reverse | 1 |
| Drive | 2-WD |
| General Data | |
| Linkage Category | Cat I |
| Tyre Sizes (std/options) | |
| Front | 6 x 16 |
| Rear | 13 x 28 |
| Other info | |
| Factories | Meltham W. Yorkshire |
| Plow rating | Unknown |
| Notes |
Tow crop option Live PTO & hydraulics post 1957 |
The David Brown 900 was introduced in November 1956 to replace the David Brown 30 series. The tractor had a Red colour scheme with powder Blue wheel centres and grills. A range of engine options for all fuels was offered. The model was replaced by the David Brown 950 in 1958.
Specification / options / upgrades[]
- Adjustable track width was offered
- A Row crop / high clearance tricycle option was offered fitted with 9 x 10 front tyre and 11 x 39 rears.
- A upgraded version was introduced with a Live drive PTO and Hydraulics in 1957.
- The chassis design changed from an open to closed side frame design at sn ? (as used on the latter 950)
Serial Numbers[]
About 13,000 were built.[1]
- 900 Diesel - 900D 10001-17437
- 900 Kerosene (TVO) - 900K 10001-10265
- 900 Petrol - 900G 10001-10305
- 900 J&L series (1957-58) - J900D;J900G;J900K & L900D;L900G;L900K - 50001-55445
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Preservation[]
A restored DB 900 fitted with a DB Cultivator, exhibited at the Darley Dale Festival of Transport 2009
David Brown Tractor Museum collection at Meltham has several DB tractors.
List any known examples in preservation here;
- DB 900 shown in info box (reg no unknown)
- LAG 671 - DB 900 in Scotland [2]
- SFU 483 - DB 900 diesel [3]
- 4844 E - DB 900 with Cultivator displayed at Darley Dale Festival of Transport 2009, by J. Riley of Parsley Hay Derbyshire.
hi i got a db 900 diesel non live drive xdv101 axminster devon
See also[]
- Collectors info
References / sources[]
- ↑ David Brown 1939-1972 (book), by Allan T. Condie
- ↑ Sam Kennedy's DB Gallery
- ↑ Sam Kennedy's DB Gallery
External links[]
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