David Brown 780 Specifications

Production

Who manufactured the David Brown 780 and where was it built?

• Manufacturer: David Brown
• Factory: Meltham Mills, Huddersfield, England
• Total built: 8,986
• Original price: $4,000 (1971)

Horsepower

What is the horsepower of the David Brown 780?

• Engine (gross): 46 hp / 34.3 kW
• Drawbar (claimed): 38.9 hp / 29.0 kW
• PTO (claimed): 42.9 hp / 32.0 kW

Engine

What type of engine does the David Brown 780 have?

• Engine: David Brown 2.7L 3-cyl diesel
• Fuel tank: 9.5 gal / 36.0 L

Mechanical

What are the mechanical features of the David Brown 780?

• Chassis: 4x2 2WD
• Steering: manual
• Brakes: mechanical drum
• Transmissions: 12-speed, 6-speed

Hydraulics

What are the hydraulic specifications of the David Brown 780?

• Pressure: 2000 psi / 137.9 bar
• Pump flow: 7.4 gpm / 28.0 lpm
• Oil type: SAE20W30, SAE20W40

Tractor hitch

What type and capacity of hitch does the David Brown 780 have?

• Rear Type: I
• Rear lift: 1600 lbs / 725 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)

What are the PTO specifications of the David Brown 780?

• Rear PTO: live
• Rear RPM: 540/1000
• Engine RPM: 540@1828, 1000@2000

Dimensions & Tires

What are the dimensions and tire sizes of the David Brown 780?

• Wheelbase: 75.8 inches / 192 cm
• Weight: 3,470 lbs / 1573 kg
• Front tire: 6.00-16
• Rear tire: 12.4/11-28

Electrical

What type of electrical ground does the David Brown 780 use?

• Ground: negative