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gwr7648
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Post subject: gwr7648 looking to purchase DB 1200A
 Posted: 26.02.2012, 21:19
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| Looking to purchase a 68 David Brown 1200A tractor to replace my MF165 which got stolen last week from my barn. Do not know anthing about DB tractors. This tractor looks in good shape for being 44 yrs old. Are parts still available for these, price is 4-5k. Can anyone give advise |
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Post subject: RE: gwr7648 looking to purchase DB 1200A
Posted: 26.02.2012, 21:30
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Huddersfield, West Yorkshire.
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| At that price it should not need any parts. But yes, service parts are available, most engine and ancillary components are and certain components can be repaired. Infact, listening to some stories about modern equipment and Asian imports with inferior copied parts, you could do a lot worse buying something else. Good solid work horse is a 1200. |
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Post subject: RE: gwr7648 looking to purchase DB 1200A
Posted: 26.02.2012, 21:39
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1968 you say? possibility she could be an underpowered one, early 1200s were rated at 67hp, they werent strong enough to pull a duck off its nest, so the factory uprated them to 72hp after a year or so, not difficult to have pump re-calibrated it she is a 67hp one though  |
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Post subject: DB1200a purchase
Posted: 26.02.2012, 21:40
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| Thanks for your reply, the tractor has been stored for the last 3 years. It has some oil leaks, and tire wear, but otherwise is ready to go. I am unclear if it is a selectomatic or manual, there is no label on the body of the tractor indicating that it is a selectomatic. Any help on this would be appreciated. |
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Post subject: RE: DB1200a purchase
Posted: 26.02.2012, 21:43
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| selectamatic refers to the hydraulic system, 1200 has a normal 6 or maybe 12 speed manual box |
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Post subject: BD1200
Posted: 26.02.2012, 21:59
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| Thanks, the tractor has 5400 hrs, this seams very high, my MF had 4100 hr's. What can be expected of there life expectancy length for these tractors. 5k, 6k, 7k more? |
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Posted: 06.04.2012, 23:39
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Nr. Downham Market. Norfolk.
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| does anyone know which serial number they changed the power ratings at as been told my 1200 could be an earlier one but not sure whether it is a higher or lower power one the serial number is 1200a 703062 |
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Posted: 07.04.2012, 01:45
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all the 1200s I have seen here have been 12 speeds.
DB hours count at 1412 rpm, so a 5000 hour DB is equal to most other makes 3500 hour machines(counting at 1900-2100 average).
In my part of the country, at 5K, it should have a loader, good paint, and start good when cold. |
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