I’m Irish Living in America Pennsylvania. I grew up with My Father’s David Browns a 990 & 1200. Now I have a 770 & a 1212. I would love to see a David Brown Tractor Club. 🤔
In the late 60's nearly every farm around about us in northern England ran DB's , we had a 880 3 cylinder implematic bought from just over the scotish border and 2 1966 selectamatic 880s one bought from the next farm which was added to ours and has worked on the same land all its 58 years and will be used again this summer , if it comes to a hill it does not die back unlike most modern engines.
There's actually a David Brown 880 sitting in my "extra" building right now. It belongs to a good friend and his grandpa bought it new. It runs fine but, as mentioned, the hydraulics need work and, it also needs body work. He comes over religiously every weekend to work on it and, I'm sure that he'll have it operating and looking like brand new within the next couple months. They're definitely interesting machines.
I HAVE A 1976 DAVID BROWN AND LIVE IT MARYVILLE TENNESSEE,.... I PLAN ON GOING TO THIS TRACTOR SHOW NEXT YEAR IN GRAY TENNESSEE AND VISITING WITH DARREN.
WE started with a grey Ferguson tractor befor 1950 the traded it for a David Brown 25 C this was a great tractor which was worked hard. We later sold it to a neighbour and purchased a 3 cylinder 880 another fantastic tractor.
David brown and JI Case actually had a partnership in the 70s, that’s why I’m surprised these tractor shows haven’t covered them in any video other than this one (that I’ve seen) because they were called David brown Case and sported the orange and white Case colors but there were actually just a David brown tractor, and they were sold at Case dealerships, there are actually quite a few David brown cases around my area because a local dealership used to sell a lot of them, my pawpaw has a 1410 which has a 4 cylinder turbo engine (a hoss of a tractor) and he has a 995 with a loader
I grew up in the burley belt of Western NC,used to see a few David Brown's around in the early 70s most were beat to death,Ford's and Ferguson were the most popular.
I like going to the old iron power shows and seeing tractors like these. They're something different. I can go anywhere and see a restored John Deere model B, Farmall H, Ford 8N, or a WD45 Allis Chalmers.
I own both a 1212 Hydrashift and a 1210 Synchromesh, both built within 6 months of each other. The 1212 has a very simple, dual planetary box in front of a 3 speed manual box, giving 12 forwards, and 4 hydraulic shifts in each of the 3 ranges.....Dad has a 990 and 770.....I hope to do what this gentleman did with his collection in restoration.....Great video! Thank you! ( I hope to someday find an 880 to round out my collection)
I live in PA. I have 2 David Browns. A 770. And a 1212. I grew up in Ireland. My father used nothing only David Browns. Hoping to restore them some day. A farmer neighbor of mine has an 880. He absolutely loves it. And Fantastic fuel is a thing he loves. Would never sell it to me. 😂😂. I’m glad to see others saving them. Maybe we should Start A DAVID BROWN CLUB.
The hydraulics are as reliable as any other tractor, maybe a little more technical to repair. As another poster commented corrosion from water ingress in the oil when the tractor is standing is the most likely cause of problems. Nornal cause of water getting into the gearbox/hydraulic oil is split/missing gear lever gaiters, with another other cause of corrosion dirty external couplings. (The returning oil, for example from the external trailer tipping pipe) goes straight through the valve block. Keep couplings clean.
My grandpa used a 880 selectamatic here in norway. In valdres. Step hills. And it was good. But somthing in the stearning broke and because of water in the stearning frozen in the Winter. But all in all a good tractor
I am very impressed from New Zealand where David Brown were dominant in Otago and Southland. Dad bought a 1971 990 brand new and I use it today. Curious about why these tractors sold well, I discovered that David Brown with modest engines put power in the ground and out pulled everything else.
At one time David Brown rescued and owned Aston martin cars he allso made the first ferguson tractor my father all ways had DB tractors on the farm including a DB D 2 tool bar carrier wich i used to drill and hoe all our vegetable crops with , shame when DB sold out to Case who closed them down but that is usual for big business , The only other brand of tractor we had was an ALIS CHALMERS 272 wich had a Perkins 3 cylinder the hydraulics were crude either up or down but as it only worked on light duties it did the job well and reliable tractor
We’ve got a 1212 we still use to pull tandem new Holland roll-a-bar takes over about 600 acres of hay up here in northwest Missouri! We’ve also got a 1210 for miscellaneous duties. Then we have a 1412 as well another 1210 for parts. Lots of David brown love from my father!
we had the 885 selectamatic i think made from 1972 to 1979 i think. inn the 90s i used to drive it to lift round bales you could only just lift one and the back wheels would go down heaps , forks were heavy then id say 250kg so you had 650kg on the back for a 46HP tractor it was at the limit but could do it. They were everything in Australia in the 70s 80s 90s but now you hardly see any just a few left , there just like the MF 135 same period
There’s a guy just north of Tazewell Tennessee that has 6, 7 of them i his yard and a Case 1190, which is a David Brown otter Case bought them. All look very good.
Over here in Australia in their hay day David Browns shit over things like the equivalent of Ford JD etc take my word for it they were everywhere anyhow great video I also have my father's 880 which he had delivered in 1969 and I am yet to restore it the selectamatic 880 was 46 HP at the flywheel the hydraulics are excellent the only that wrecked them was the miserable tight assed farmers that were to stingy to maintain them properly
The muffler and steering wheel aren't right. Should have a poppy red muffler and a orchid white steering wheel, they have 46hp at the flywheel. Hydraulic system is over engineered and can be completed to work on if you don't know how they work and service. But once you've got them working they are dead easy to use and shouldn't give issues if they see a bit of maintenance. Have a few DBs grown up with them and still use them on our beef and potato farm. David Brown was the first manufacturer to build harry Ferguson's converging 3 point linkage system before harry Did a deal with Henry Ford.
That 880 will be around 46hp at the engine but the torque out the little 3 pot engine is the key will comfortably keep up and in most cases beat a Ford 4000 especially for traction
David Brown built 2 gasoline (petrol) tractors especially for the North American market, the 3800 (1968-71) and the 4600 (1968-71) The were both tested at Nebraska - "3800" test #1018 & "4600" test 1019
I thank God for people that restore our heritage items like you and the tractors which are beautiful !!!
David Brown tractors have always been my favorites. We own 2 880s.
I’m Irish Living in America Pennsylvania. I grew up with My Father’s David Browns a 990 & 1200. Now I have a 770 & a 1212. I would love to see a David Brown Tractor Club. 🤔
David Brown was the first company to use Harry Fergusons 3 point hitch system.
Ford had three point first because Ferguson worked for them.
@@colinvoss8484 Nope, Fergusons first tractor was sponsored by David Brown hense why it was called the Ferguson Brown.
David Brown were ahead of anyone in the early years
Good looking tractor.
I had a 780 selectamatic with the creeper gear, on the oil patch here in southwestern Ontario Canada... Best tractor I've ever operated.
Nice looking and running tractor, I like it a lot. Thanks for sharing!
In the late 60's nearly every farm around about us in northern England ran DB's , we had a 880 3 cylinder implematic bought from just over the scotish border and 2 1966 selectamatic 880s one bought from the next farm which was added to ours and has worked on the same land all its 58 years and will be used again this summer , if it comes to a hill it does not die back unlike most modern engines.
There's actually a David Brown 880 sitting in my "extra" building right now. It belongs to a good friend and his grandpa bought it new. It runs fine but, as mentioned, the hydraulics need work and, it also needs body work. He comes over religiously every weekend to work on it and, I'm sure that he'll have it operating and looking like brand new within the next couple months. They're definitely interesting machines.
I still use my unrestored 1970 880 weekly here on our farm in Australia and it still starts and runs well .
Awesome thanks for sharing
I HAVE A 1976 DAVID BROWN AND LIVE IT MARYVILLE TENNESSEE,.... I PLAN ON GOING TO THIS TRACTOR SHOW NEXT YEAR IN GRAY TENNESSEE AND VISITING WITH DARREN.
Maybe I will get there Too. From Pennsylvania. I will have to Do them Up. A 770 &. A1212. Let’s Start a David Brown Tractor 🚜 Club. 🤔
What a great vid! Always like seeing those unusual brands. Great to see the guy who saves his dad's tractor too!
Love our David browns, have a 1210, 1410, and a 880.
Thanks for sharing
WE started with a grey Ferguson tractor befor 1950 the traded it for a David Brown 25 C this was a great tractor which was worked hard.
We later sold it to a neighbour and purchased a 3 cylinder 880 another fantastic tractor.
David brown and JI Case actually had a partnership in the 70s, that’s why I’m surprised these tractor shows haven’t covered them in any video other than this one (that I’ve seen) because they were called David brown Case and sported the orange and white Case colors but there were actually just a David brown tractor, and they were sold at Case dealerships, there are actually quite a few David brown cases around my area because a local dealership used to sell a lot of them, my pawpaw has a 1410 which has a 4 cylinder turbo engine (a hoss of a tractor) and he has a 995 with a loader
I grew up in the burley belt of Western NC,used to see a few David Brown's around in the early 70s most were beat to death,Ford's and Ferguson were the most popular.
I like going to the old iron power shows and seeing tractors like these. They're something different. I can go anywhere and see a restored John Deere model B, Farmall H, Ford 8N, or a WD45 Allis Chalmers.
Friends started ranching British Columbia in '71 or '72 they bought a brand new David Brown with front end loader.
David Brown owned Aston Martin at one time. That's why the cars were named DB1 DB2 etc.
Awesome DB 880! I have and use the exact year and unit! My dad bought it the year u was born!'69
I own both a 1212 Hydrashift and a 1210 Synchromesh, both built within 6 months of each other. The 1212 has a very simple, dual planetary box in front of a 3 speed manual box, giving 12 forwards, and 4 hydraulic shifts in each of the 3 ranges.....Dad has a 990 and 770.....I hope to do what this gentleman did with his collection in restoration.....Great video! Thank you! ( I hope to someday find an 880 to round out my collection)
I live in PA. I have 2 David Browns. A 770. And a 1212. I grew up in Ireland. My father used nothing only David Browns. Hoping to restore them some day. A farmer neighbor of mine has an 880. He absolutely loves it. And Fantastic fuel is a thing he loves. Would never sell it to me. 😂😂. I’m glad to see others saving them. Maybe we should Start A DAVID BROWN CLUB.
The David Brown's are pretty common here in Canada. He was absolutely spot on about the hydraulic problems. They certainly have that reputation here.
Usually its just condesation water from over the years and in the winter they freeze but probably had the best hydralics systems
The hydraulics are as reliable as any other tractor, maybe a little more technical to repair. As another poster commented corrosion from water ingress in the oil when the tractor is standing is the most likely cause of problems. Nornal cause of water getting into the gearbox/hydraulic oil is split/missing gear lever gaiters, with another other cause of corrosion dirty external couplings. (The returning oil, for example from the external trailer tipping pipe) goes straight through the valve block. Keep couplings clean.
My grandpa used a 880 selectamatic here in norway. In valdres. Step hills. And it was good. But somthing in the stearning broke and because of water in the stearning frozen in the Winter. But all in all a good tractor
Asmy old boss used to say they never brake down in the barn.😊
I remember the case dealers selling them in the 70s
I am very impressed from New Zealand where David Brown were dominant in Otago and Southland. Dad bought a 1971 990 brand new and I use it today. Curious about why these tractors sold well, I discovered that David Brown with modest engines put power in the ground and out pulled everything else.
Yes. Called. Traction Control
Excellent
At one time David Brown rescued and owned Aston martin cars he allso made the first ferguson tractor my father all ways had DB tractors on the farm including a DB D 2 tool bar carrier wich i used to drill and hoe all our vegetable crops with , shame when DB sold out to Case who closed them down but that is usual for big business , The only other brand of tractor we had was an ALIS CHALMERS 272 wich had a Perkins 3 cylinder the hydraulics were crude either up or down but as it only worked on light duties it did the job well and reliable tractor
We’ve got a 1212 we still use to pull tandem new Holland roll-a-bar takes over about 600 acres of hay up here in northwest Missouri! We’ve also got a 1210 for miscellaneous duties. Then we have a 1412 as well another 1210 for parts. Lots of David brown love from my father!
1412s are awesome with that turbo on them, very stout tractors
we had the 885 selectamatic i think made from 1972 to 1979 i think. inn the 90s i used to drive it to lift round bales you could only just lift one and the back wheels would go down heaps , forks were heavy then id say 250kg so you had 650kg on the back for a 46HP tractor it was at the limit but could do it. They were everything in Australia in the 70s 80s 90s but now you hardly see any just a few left , there just like the MF 135 same period
I see the Case tractors, which were just rebranded David Browns somewhat often
There’s a guy just north of Tazewell Tennessee that has 6, 7 of them i his yard and a Case 1190, which is a David Brown otter Case bought them. All look very good.
Still plenty of David Browns working daily in Australia. More reliable than modern tractors.
I’ve got a 67 1200 David Brown that I absolutely love, like he said very fuel efficient
First tractor I ever operated was age 10 at the time
Over here in Australia in their hay day David Browns shit over things like the equivalent of Ford JD etc take my word for it they were everywhere anyhow great video I also have my father's 880 which he had delivered in 1969 and I am yet to restore it the selectamatic 880 was 46 HP at the flywheel the hydraulics are excellent the only that wrecked them was the miserable tight assed farmers that were to stingy to maintain them properly
David brown is common in eastern ky they are a good heavy tractor great for a loader with forks at a small sawmill
The muffler and steering wheel aren't right. Should have a poppy red muffler and a orchid white steering wheel, they have 46hp at the flywheel. Hydraulic system is over engineered and can be completed to work on if you don't know how they work and service. But once you've got them working they are dead easy to use and shouldn't give issues if they see a bit of maintenance. Have a few DBs grown up with them and still use them on our beef and potato farm. David Brown was the first manufacturer to build harry Ferguson's converging 3 point linkage system before harry Did a deal with Henry Ford.
I think the Ferguson system was first used on the Ferguson 20/85 tractor.
Pardon Sir, I believe those tractors should have bright red exhaust mufflers, and white steering wheels.😂😂
You are Correct 👍
Beautifully restored the over size straight pipe spoils it but very nice
Say, didn't Oliver import a David Brown model and sell it as an Oliver? Was it the 550?
It was the Oliver 500
@@superliner101hobbyfarming thanks for that! 😊
That 880 will be around 46hp at the engine but the torque out the little 3 pot engine is the key will comfortably keep up and in most cases beat a Ford 4000 especially for traction
David Brown built 2 gasoline (petrol) tractors especially for the North American market, the 3800 (1968-71) and the 4600 (1968-71) The were both tested at Nebraska - "3800" test #1018 & "4600" test 1019
In the fifty's case on the vac had a throttle pedal.
I have a 1194 case, same as 880 db.dB. case bought them out about 1984 and changed the design somewhat, however engine same and most everything else.
I have a 1952 db model 25hp works fine 😂. 5:28
My vac case has a foot throttle and it's a 54
Beg to differ 8n ford it was an option for throttle and John Deeres most all came with foot and hand throttle
I'm after massey135
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Power steering was crap on them things
Slower than death on the road.
Unless it’s a 12 speed tractor then those had higher bull gears