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| Model history | |
|---|---|
| Model introduced | 1958 |
| Model discontinued | 1959 |
| Model status | Discontinued |
| No. produced | Unknown |
| Preceded by | 900 |
| Superseded by | 950 Implematic |
| Engine Specification | |
| Engine make | David Brown |
| Fuel type | Diesel, TVO, and Petrol options |
| Power hp |
43 (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 3 speed + (hi-low + R) |
| Gearbox make | David Brown |
| Forward | 6 |
| Reverse | 2 |
| Drive | 2-WD only |
| General Data | |
| Linkage Category | Cat I |
| Tyre Sizes (std/options) | |
| Front | 6 x 16 |
| Rear | 11/13 x 32 |
| Tractor Dimensions | |
| Weight (nominal) lb/kg | 4,600 lb (2,090 kg) |
| Other info | |
| Factories | Meltham, West Yorkshire, England |
| Plow rating | Unknown |
| Notes |
Live PTO & hydraulics option Also sold as Oliver 600 in USA |
The David Brown 950 was introduced in November 1958 to replace the David Brown 900. The tractor had a Red colour scheme with powder cream wheel centres and grills. A range of engine options for all fuels was offered. The model was upgraded to the David Brown 950 Implematic in 1959. The 950 was also sold by the Oliver Corporation in the USA as the Oliver 600, along with the Oliver 500, which was a David Brown 850. About 2,148 were sold by Oliver between 1960 and 1963.
Specification / options / upgrades[]
- Power was raised from the 900
- All fuel types offered but Diesel models mainly sold.
- A Live drive PTO and Hydraulics option.
- Revised steering design
- revised Drawbar option
Serial Numbers[]
About 6,000 were built.[1]
- 950 T&U series (1958-59) - T950D;T950G;T950K & U950D;U950G;U950K - 55445-62934
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Preservation[]
David Brown Tractor Museum collection at Meltham has several DB tractors in it.
List any known examples in preservation here;
- COO 697 - DB 950 (early model at a show) [2]
- 1278 NK - DB 950 at Peterborough National Tractor show
See also[]
- Collectors info
References / sources[]
- ↑ David Brown 1939-1972 (book), by Allan T. Condie
- ↑ Sam Kennedy's DB Gallery
External links[]
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