David Brown 25
Built: 1953-1958 · Series: Other models
The David Brown 25 rolled off the line in 1953-1958 as a tractor. Fitted is a four-cylinder engine.
It combines a manual gearbox with 2-WD.
It runs on Petrol, kerosene or diesel; the engine is water-cooled. As standard, it runs on 6.00 x 19 tyres at the front and 11 x 28 at the rear. It replaced the David Brown VAK1 and was in turn replaced by the David Brown 900 series.
Technical data
Engine
| Engine make | David Browncorrect |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Petrol, Kerosene, or Dieselcorrect |
| Power | 25 hp (nominal) 37/41 hpcorrect |
| Cylinders | 4correct |
| Displacement | 154 ci (2.52 litre)correct |
| Bore | 3 1/2correct |
| Stroke | 4correct |
| Naturally aspirated | naturally aspiratedcorrect |
| Cooling | water-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 2,870 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 1,900 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 1570/1685 kg (petrol/diesel)correct |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | rear-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | manual gearboxcorrect |
| Gearbox make | David Browncorrect |
| Forward gears | 6correct |
| Reverse gears | 2correct |
| Clutch | Borg & Beckcorrect |
| Front tyres | 6.00 x 19correct |
| Rear tyres | 11 x 28correct |
Working data
| Fuel tank capacity | 48 ltr (nominal)correct |
|---|---|
| Linkage category | Cat Icorrect |
Origin and approval
| Plant | Meltham Mills, West Yorkshire, UKcorrect |
|---|---|
| Predecessor | David Brown VAK1correct |
| Successor | David Brown 900 seriescorrect |
Other data
| Ground clearance | 390 mmcorrect |
|---|
Frequently asked questions
What engine does the David Brown 25 have?
4 cylinders, Petrol, Kerosene, or Diesel.
When was the David Brown 25 built?
Production years: 1953-1958.
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 front and rear tyre sizes: mismatched pairs strain the drivetrain.
- Shift the gearbox cold and warm — jumps only show up at temperature.
- 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.
We do not sell machines. We ask the dealers who carry this model and come back with price and lead time.
Request a quote →
We ask the suppliers and come back with price and lead time.
Request spare parts →
This page carries 29 individual figures for this model. They come from 1 recorded source; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.
Missing a figure you were looking for? Report it →
Know this machine better? Have a photo, a manual, or know that a figure is wrong? Add it to the register →
Other models in this series
Sources: [1]
Tractor in 3D section
Turn the model, look inside and click an assembly — each one is explained.