Target Audience:
Owners, technicians, and mechanics of Case David Brown 880 Tractors
Value Proposition:
Provides genuine factory information, enabling DIY maintenance and repairs, saving significant labor costs ($50-$60 per hour)
Authenticity:
Actual Genuine Repair Service Factory Manuals, NOT 3rd party manuals
Comprehensiveness:
Complete official full factory service repair manual covering all aspects of maintenance and repair
Usability:
Easy to use, printable, searchable PDF format, no advanced computer skills required
Instructional Method:
Teaches what factory-trained technicians know, with step-by-step guidance
Engine:
Complete Engine Overhaul and Repair
Fuel System:
Diesel Fuel System, Carburetor (Gasoline)
Cooling System:
Cooling System Maintenance and Repair
Electrical System:
Electrical System Diagnosis, Repair, and Wiring Diagrams
Ignition System:
Ignition System Components and Service
Transmission:
Transmission Overhaul and Repair
Clutch:
Single Disc Clutch, Dual Disc Clutch Service
Brakes:
Brake System Service and Adjustment
Steering:
Steering Gear (Manual), Power Steering Systems
Axles:
Front Axle, Rear Axle, Final Drive Service
Hydraulics:
Hydraulic Lift System Service and Troubleshooting
Power Take Off:
Power Take-Off (PTO) Operation and Maintenance
Belt Pulley:
Belt Pulley System Inspection and Service
Differential:
Differential Service and Repair
Maintenance:
Routine Maintenance Procedures, Schedules
Repair:
Step-by-step Repair Procedures for all covered systems
Troubleshooting:
Advanced Troubleshooting Guide for diagnosing and correcting problems
Rebuild:
Comprehensive Rebuild Procedures for major components
Restoration:
Guidance for restoring the tractor to original specifications
Depth:
Factory-level detail, enabling professional technician level understanding and execution
Instruction Format:
Detailed substeps, numbered instructions, notes, cautions, warnings
Diagrams Illustrations:
Includes all necessary illustrations, drawings, photos, and enlarged insets
Engine Type:
Diesel (most 880 models), Gasoline variants also existed
Displacement:
Variable based on specific 880 variant (e.g., 3.14L or 3.62L for diesel engines are common in this series, manual covers all)
Cylinders:
Typically 3 or 4 cylinders depending on the specific engine fitted
Horsepower Range:
Approximately 45-60 PTO horsepower (varies by specific engine and configuration)
Fuel Type:
Diesel, Gasoline
Fuel Delivery Diesel:
Injection Pump and Injectors (specific type covered in manual)
Fuel Delivery Gasoline:
Carburetor (specific models covered in manual)
Operating Weight:
Approximately 4,500 - 5,500 lbs (dry weight, varies with configuration)
Wheelbase:
Standard wheelbase for 2WD models (specific dimension in manual)
Track Width:
Adjustable front and rear track widths (details in manual)
Engine Oil Change:
Typically every 100-200 operating hours, or annually (specific interval and oil grade in manual)
Transmission Oil Change:
As per factory recommendation, usually at major service intervals (specific capacity and type in manual)
Hydraulic Fluid Change:
Recommended at regular intervals to maintain system efficiency (specific fluid and interval in manual)
Engine Oil:
Refer to manual for specific SAE viscosity grade and API service classification (e.g., SAE 30, 15W-40 for diesel)
Transmission Hydraulic Fluid:
Specific type of tractor hydraulic fluid (e.g., UTF - Universal Tractor Transmission Fluid) or gear oil required (detailed in manual)
Coolant:
Ethylene glycol-based antifreeze mixture with appropriate water ratio (specific type and capacity in manual)
Common Wear Points:
Clutch wear, brake shoe wear, hydraulic pump seals, differential and final drive bearings, steering system components
Diesel Injection Problems:
Potential for injector clogging or pump wear over time, requiring specialist attention (covered in manual)
Company Origin:
David Brown Tractors was a British manufacturer known for robust and reliable agricultural machinery.
Series Introduction:
The 880 model was part of David Brown's highly regarded range, succeeding earlier models and contributing to the brand's reputation. It underwent updates and variations during its production run.
Production Period:
Generally produced from the late 1950s through the 1960s.
Ownership Changes:
David Brown Tractors was acquired by the Tenneco Corporation and later became part of Case Corporation, which then merged to form Case IH.