Tractor Colour Codes & Serial Numbers
Colour Codes
The colour references listed below are sourced from Case IH.
Important: Always test the colour against your tractor before painting to ensure an accurate match.
BS381C Codes:
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DB Hunting Pink (Cherry) – BS538 (1939–1962)
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DB Light French Blue – BS175 (1956–1958, 900 wheel centres)
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DB Red (Currant Red) – BS539 (1962–1965, from 950 onward)
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DB Primrose Yellow – BS310 (1958–1965, wheel centres)
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DB/Case Power Red – BS593 (1972–1983)
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DB Highway Yellow – BS356 (1960–1988)
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RAF Blue – BS633 (1939 onward)
BS4800 Codes:
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DB Orchid White – BS10B15 (1965–1985)
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DB Chocolate Brown – BS08B29 (1965–1972)
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DB Poppy Red – BS04B53 (1965–1972, Selectamatic front grille)
Serial Numbers
David Brown tractor serial numbers follow a coded format using prefixes and suffixes to identify the model type and key features.
Prefix Codes
Code Meaning
V. Vehicle
A. Agricultural
I. Industrial
R. Road Traffic Act vehicle
C. Cropmaster type
T. Trackmaster
K. Kerosene-fuelled
G. Gasoline-fuelled
1. First series
3. 3 5/8 inch bore engine
6. 6-cylinder engine
P. Prairie
100. With a hydraulic lift
200. Without a hydraulic lift
U. American model
D. Diesel
Suffix Codes
Code Meaning
M. Without hydraulics and PTO
S. 12-speed gearbox
V. Vineyard model
H. High clearance
This system allows users to identify specific configurations and features at a glance based on the serial number.
