David Brown 885 Tractor: Sustainable Farming Case Study (1971-1980)
The enduring relevance of vintage tractors in modern sustainable agriculture is a topic worthy of renewed scrutiny. This case study analyzes the David Brown 885, a workhorse produced between 1971 and 1980, to explore its potential contribution to environmentally conscious farming practices. While not designed with modern sustainability standards in mind, the 885's characteristics reveal surprising insights. For a similar case study, see the Case 870 study. A Look Back at the Agricultural Landscape of the 1970s The 1970s witnessed a surge in the adoption of larger, more powerful farm machinery....