David Brown 1200?

[Brutus]

Ad says it's a 55 but looks like late 60's, and apparently the 1200s were only made from 67 to about 75. Diesel, most likely a 4203, runs but needs some clutch work (been sitting for a few years). No bucket or implements. Really cheap.

- How much does it weigh? It's a few hours away. I would need to haul it with the 109. Tractordata says 6000 lbs. Is this about right?

- I am guessing that a machine this recent would have live PTO and decent hydraulics.

- I have a 1 KM laneway to plow next winter, hence why I would like to have a decent tractor/blower. I imagine 65hp would be more than enough for a serious snowblower. I might have to make a cab though 

[a109]

The 1200 is a good reliable tractor and lots big enough for your needs. It has David Browns own engine, a 6 version of the smaller 4cylinder in the 990. The drive train and hydraulics are the same as the 990. It does have live PTO and Hydraulics.
DB hydraulics have an issue with a sticky valve if neglected. This is not too difficult to fix.. DB diesels are decent for cold starting.

John
 

[Bruce]

What John said...


Plus, "DB hydraulics have an issue with a sticky valve if neglected" is an understatement, I deal with this every year :-(

I've replaced the cluch...with two people breaking tractor and replacing cluch isn't all the big a deal.

Latest DB bodge over here:  http://tinyurl.com/3ejkwx

Bruce

[ve9aa]

  Do my eyes deceive me, or am I looking at 4 hose clamps holding your tie-rod end on ?? 

[Bruce]

Umm...

That bout sums it up...

Bruce

[ve9aa]

hahahah...I LOVE IT ! 

[Bruce]

Mike,

We have never met...

I subscribe to the school
climbing out of a hole as
quickly as possible...

Using hose clamps to remove busted tractor
from hay field is nothing...

How do you raise an elevator so sub contractor
can fix his screw up an hour before
state inspection when State has locked out
elevator?

http://tinyurl.com/6je2ye

Yes, that is a three phase delta subpanel.

[Justrovin]

Hahahaha!  I love it!  Look at how close the clamp screw is from the case!!!!  That takes bollocks! Brass ones!

How do you raise an elevator so sub contractor
can fix his screw up an hour before
state inspection when State has locked out
elevator?

http://tinyurl.com/6je2ye

Yes, that is a three phase delta subpanel.

[Brutus]

Thanks for the "electrifying" responses.... !

I am second in line for it and I think it's sold, I will know tonight. I finally got the whole story - It sat for 5 years, they got it running and went to move it, and one of the brakes was stuck on, so they blew the clutch trying to move it. I've done clutches before, not too scary, would rather deal with clutches than engine work. Nice tractor though, 2 speed PTO, power steering, etc. I also found a loader for it for not too much money.

Only real problem is getting it home, tractordata lists it at 6200 lbs, I am sure this does not include calcium loaded tires (which I would imagine it has) . What does calcium add as far as weight, or would the weight listed include calcium loaded tires? 6000 lbs is doable but any more than that and I would be running pretty heavy.

[Bruce]

Tyres on my DB are 75% loaded, plus air to top off.

I do not recall exactly but they are somewhere around the 650 - 700# mark each.

Bruce

[Brutus]

Soo things are looking up (or down depending on your outlook). The first guy flaked, we are heading up to see it tonight. What model is yours Bruce and what did a clutch cost you? I am assuming the drive disk is shredded and it may need a pressure plate.

I am estimating that the poor thing weighs 7500 lbs. This is way over my trailer's capacity and I don't think the scaleys would approve of a 14K vehicle combination being motored down the highways by what looks like a little old Land-Rover, especially in Quebec. So, I will either have to get a bigger trailer and chance it, or I might just hire someone to pick it up.

[Bruce]

1967 - 990

Umm....can't remember exact cost of clutch and bits...

C
Hmmm..can't even remember the guy's first name that I went through for parts.
Last name was Dodge and he picked up parts in or somewhere around
Drummondville.  I'm guessing everything ordered was in high three to low $400.00
range...

Bruce

[Brutus]

Is yours a 3 or 4 cyl? I think the 1200 is a 4 and the smaller ones are 3 cyl. Definitely a David Brown engine, I always thought they ran Perkins.

Looks like it's ours. Only problem is getting it home, I can get a trailer rated for 8K payload for 100$ a day, and can borrow a truck or use mine, but I am worried about the scaleys.

Since DB was bought out by Case parts look like they are decently easy to find...

[Peter Knowles]

I spent many hours on an 885 and a 990, loved them both, especially the two stage clutch.
The 1200 sounds big!

Cheers

Pete

[BenP]

I have found Elmer Landman in Chesley Ontario a useful contact for David Brown parts and manuals.
ejlandmanATsympatico.ca
He has supplied manuals and some bits for my DB3800 (3 cyl gas)
BenP