David Brown 750
Built: 1960s · Series: A
David Brown 750 (A series) from the 1960s: rear-wheel-drive four-cylinder diesel of 2,210 cc, 25 hp/18 kW at 1,950 rpm, top speed around 20 km/h, weight 1,700 kg
David Brown was a British tractor manufacturer based in Meltham, near Huddersfield in Yorkshire. The A series with the 750 model was built in the 1960s as a smaller tractor in the maker's range, with classic rear-wheel drive rather than the four-wheel-drive layouts that became common later.
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The four-cylinder diesel engine has a displacement of 2,210 cc and produces 25 hp (18 kW) at 1,950 rpm. Its design top speed is around 20 km/h, and it weighs 1,700 kg. The front carries 5.00-15 tyres, the rear 10-28 – a clear difference between a narrow steered wheel and a wider driven one, typical of standard tractors of the period.
At 25 hp, the 750 sits in the small power class of agricultural tractors, sufficient for smaller holdings, grassland and light draft work, without the pulling power for heavy soil cultivation. Rear-wheel drive with markedly wider rear tyres provided the traction needed at a moderate kerb weight.
When buying a used tractor of this age, what matters most is the condition of clutch and gearbox, hydraulic tightness, rust on sheet metal and steering knuckles, and the state of tyres in the historic 5.00-15 and 10-28 sizes, which are only available to a limited extent today. Engine parts are supplied by specialist dealers in classic David Brown tractors, as the maker itself no longer exists as an independent company.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells David Brown 750
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 25 hp (18 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 1,950 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 4correct |
| Displacement | 2,210 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Unladen weight | 1,700 kgcorrect |
|---|
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | rear-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Front tyres | 5.00-15 ASFcorrect |
| Rear tyres | 10-28 AScorrect |
| Top speed | 19.78 km/hcorrect |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 10.6 kW/t (18 kW / 1.7 t)
Power class: Compact (< 40 hp)
Stronger than 11% of the tractors in the register — out of 15,663 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the David Brown 750 have?
The David Brown 750 delivers 25 hp.
How much does the David Brown 750 weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,700 kg.
What engine does the David Brown 750 have?
4 cylinders, 2,210 cm³ displacement, Diesel.
How fast does the David Brown 750 go?
Top speed is 19.8 km/h.
When was the David Brown 750 built?
Production years: 196?.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Check front and rear tyre sizes: mismatched pairs strain the drivetrain.
- Load the hydraulics and watch for sag.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
A general list for this type of machine — no substitute for an inspection or an appraiser.
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Sources: Wikibooks Traktorenlexikon (CC BY-SA 4.0) (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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