David Brown 2D
Built: 1957-1957 · Series: Other models
The David Brown 2D rolled off the line in 1957 as a tractor. Under the bonnet works a two-cylinder engine displacing 1.3 litres, producing 10.6 kW.
It combines a 4 speed 1 reverse gearbox with 2-WD. Dimensions are 3 m by 1.72 m. Unladen, it tips the scales at 965 kg.
It runs on diesel; the engine is air-cooled. As standard, it runs on 4.50x15 tyres at the front and 6.00x22 at the rear. Within the range, rated power spans from 10.6 to 66.9 kW; with 10.6 kW, the 2D sits at the bottom end. The next one up is the P25 with 22 kW.
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 14 hp (10.6 kW)correct |
| Cylinders | 2correct |
| Displacement | 1,262 cm³correct |
| Displacement | 1,200correct |
| Naturally aspirated | naturally aspiratedcorrect |
| Cooling | air-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 3,000 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,720 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 965 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | rear-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 4 speed 1 reversecorrect |
| Gearbox make | David Browncorrect |
| Front tyres | 4.50x15correct |
| Rear tyres | 6.00x22correct |
Working data
| Linkage category | Mid mounted toolbarcorrect |
|---|
Origin and approval
| Plant | Meltham, West Yorkshire, Englandcorrect |
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Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 11 kW/t (11 kW / 1 t)
Power class: Compact (< 40 hp)
Stronger than 3% of the tractors in the register — out of 15,240 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 2D have?
The David Brown 2D delivers 14 hp.
How much does the David Brown 2D weigh?
The unladen weight is 965 kg.
What engine does the David Brown 2D have?
2 cylinders, 1,262 cm³ displacement, Diesel.
What are the dimensions of the David Brown 2D?
3,000 mm × 1,720 mm.
When was the David Brown 2D built?
Production years: 1957.
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.
- 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.
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This page carries 21 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.
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