David Brown 1490 Specifications

Production

What are the production details of the David Brown 1490 tractor?

• Manufacturer: David Brown
• Type: Utility tractor
• Factory: Meltham Mills, Huddersfield, England
• Original price: $25,400 (1983)

Horsepower

What is the horsepower of the David Brown 1490 tractor?

• Engine: 83 hp / 61.9 kW
• PTO (claimed): 70 hp / 52.2 kW
• Drawbar (tested): 60.31 hp / 45.0 kW
• PTO (tested): 70.51 hp / 52.6 kW

Engine

What type of engine does the David Brown 1490 tractor have?

• Model: J.I. Case 3.6L 4-cyl diesel
• Fuel tank: 36 gal / 136.3 L

Mechanical

What are the mechanical specifications of the David Brown 1490 tractor?

• Chassis: 4x2 2WD, 4x4 MFWD 4WD
• Steering: power
• Brakes: hydraulic wet disc
• Cab: Two-post ROPS. Cab optional.
• Transmissions: 12-speed synchromesh, 12-speed partial power shift

Hydraulics

What are the hydraulic specifications of the David Brown 1490 tractor?

• Type: open center
• Pressure: 2000 psi / 137.9 bar
• Valves: 1
• Total flow: 8.4 gpm / 31.8 lpm

Tractor hitch

What type of hitch does the David Brown 1490 tractor have?

• Rear Type: II
• Rear lift: 4,400 lbs / 1995 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)

What are the PTO specifications of the David Brown 1490 tractor?

• Rear PTO: independent
• Rear RPM: 540/1000

Dimensions & Tires

What are the dimensions and tire specifications of the David Brown 1490 tractor?

• Wheelbase: 88.5 inches / 224 cm
• Weight: 6490 to 7580 pounds
• Front tire: 11L-15
• Rear tire: 18.4-34

Electrical

What is the electrical system of the David Brown 1490 tractor?

• Ground: negative
• Battery volts: 12