 A DB 990 at Newark VTH show 2008 | |
| Model history | |
|---|---|
| Model introduced | 1965 |
| Model discontinued | 1971 |
| Model status | Discontinued |
| No. produced | Unknown |
| Preceded by | David Brown 880 |
| Engine Specification | |
| Engine make | David Brown |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Power hp | 55 (53 at PTO) |
| Power kW | 41 |
| Governed rpm | {{{governedrpm}}} |
| Displacement cu in /(litre) | 195 cu inches (3.2 litre) |
| No. of Cylinders | 4 |
| Bore in (mm) | 3.94 inches (100 mm) |
| Stroke in (mm) | 4 inches (101.6mm) |
| Naturally aspirated, Turbo or Supercharged | Na |
| Transmission Details | |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Clutch | Dry twin plate |
| Gearbox make | David Brown |
| Forward | 12 |
| Reverse | 4 |
| Drive | 2-WD or 4-WD option |
| General Data | |
| Linkage Category | Cat I |
| Tyre Sizes (std/options) | |
| Front | 6.00-19 |
| Rear | 12.4-36 |
| Tractor Dimensions | |
| Length (inches/metres) | 10.5 feet (3.2m ) |
| Width (inches/meters) | 5' 7" (1.7 m) (min width) |
| Weight (nominal) lb/kg | 1723 kg (3800 lbs) |
| Wheelbase | 6' 7" (2.0 m) |
| Cab Details | |
| Type of Cab | Safety (optional) |
| Other info | |
| Factories | Meltham, West Yorkshire, UK |
| Plow rating | Unknown |
| Nebraska Tests No. | Unknown |
| Notes | 4-WD option (Selene axle) from 1970 |
Brown engine.
Model History[]
- For Company history see
- Main article: David Brown
The 990 was ?
Timeline[]
- Introduced in 1965 as a replacement compact model for the ?
Factory locations[]
- Meltham, West Yorkshire, UK
Specification[]
- See Info box details
Variations and Options[]
An immaculate 1968 990 Selectamatic at Duncombe Park Steam Rally 2009
Initially Red with Yellow grill, but in 1968 the colour scheme changed to White and Brown and power now 55 hp.
- High clearance option
- Narrow version
- 4-WD version from 1970 offered using a Selene axle.
Serial Numbers Information[]
- Can you add any details of build numbers ?
| Year | Serial run | Number Built | Notes (Total built 23285 red + 31350 white versions ). |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 482001 | 1,831 | First built (Red & Yellow) |
| 1965 | |||
| 1966 | |||
| 1967 | |||
| 1968 | 505286 | ||
| 1968 | 800001 | White & Brown | |
| 1969 | |||
| 1970 | |||
| 1971 | 831351 | Last built No. | |
| year | serial no | Number built | Notes |
Preservation[]
Little information on any of these tractors in preservation is available.
- Do you know of any more examples to list ?
| Make + Model No. | Reg No. (if known) |
Serial No. | Build-Date | Engine-Type/Make | Owner (if known) |
Photo | Were seen/Featured in | Other info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DB 990 | GBF 141C+ | sn ? | year ? | DB | owner ? | 
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seen at Hollowell Steam Rally 2010 | Fitted with cab |
| DB 990 Selectamatic | LPY 830F+ | sn ? | 1968 | engine ? | owner ? |
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seen at Duncombe Park Steam Rally | misc |
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Gallery[]
Title
David Brown 990 Industrial
Restored 990 - 6254 VZ owned by David Moore
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Gallery[]
David Brown 990 Industrial
Fitted with Quickie 2560 front loader
Tractor is fitted with front brakes speedometer
Reg no RNL 280 S =1977 model
See also[]
- Collectors
- David Brown Tractor Club
- David Brown Museum
- Shows and Meets - Has some museum open day dates & Shows with DB tractors
- Clubs Listing - List of tractor and vintage machinery related clubs.
- Collections - List of private collections - Is your missing ? (add it to the list then create a page for it and share details & photos with others)
References / Sources[]
- ↑ David Brown Tractor Club website
External Links[]
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