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David Brown 950 Taskmaster

Built: 1960–1962 · Series: Weitere Modelle

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The 950 Taskmaster from David Brown is part of the Weitere Modelle series. Production: 1960–1962. The engine has 4 cylinders. The engine comes from David Brown. Transmission: manual gearbox 3 speed + Torque converter. The engine is water-cooled. Tyres: front 6 x 16, rear Twin (on Super). The model was built in Meltham W. Yorkshire. The fuel is diesel. The gearbox offers 3 forward gears. There are also 3 reverse gears. The linkage is category HD drawbar hitch. Its predecessor was the David Brown VIG1. Rated output across the David Brown range ranges from 14 to 67 hp; the 950 Taskmaster sits in the middle of that range with 42 hp. Its immediate neighbours are the VIG1 below it with 37 hp and the 1190 above it with 43 hp. 123 David Brown models across 19 series are on record. 24 verified figures are on file.

Technical data

Engine

Engine make	David Browncorrect
Fuel	dieselcorrect
Power	42 (diesel)correct
Cylinders	4correct
Displacement	165 cu in (2.7 litre)correct
Bore	3 5/8 "correct
Stroke	4 "correct
Naturally aspirated	naturally aspiratedcorrect
Cooling	water-cooledcorrect

Dimensions and weights

Unladen weight	~ 100000 lb (~4, 100 kg); has nearly 2000kg of weightscorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

Drive	rear-wheel drivecorrect
Gearbox	manual gearbox 3 speed + Torque convertercorrect
Gearbox make	David Browncorrect
Forward gears	3correct
Reverse gears	3correct
Front tyres	6 x 16correct
Rear tyres	Twin (on Super)correct

Working data

Linkage category	HD drawbar hitchcorrect

Origin and approval

Plant	Meltham W. Yorkshirecorrect
Units built	approximately 40 Taskmaster; (inc 8 Super Taskmaster)correct
Predecessor	David Brown VIG1correct
Successor	?correct

Frequently asked questions

How much power does the David Brown 950 Taskmaster have?

The David Brown 950 Taskmaster delivers 42 hp.

What engine does the David Brown 950 Taskmaster have?

4 cylinders, Diesel.

When was the David Brown 950 Taskmaster built?

Production years: 1960–1962.

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.
Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.

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