Description

There’s nothing worse than watching your temperature gauge climb into the red while you’re trying to finish cutting hay or get that last field cultivated before dark. If your early red David Brown 880 or 990 is running hot, overheating, or just constantly needs coolant topped off, this replacement radiator gets your cooling system back to doing what it’s supposed to do – keep your engine happy while you work.

What You’re Getting

Built specifically for early 880 and 990 4-cylinder red series models with their unique mounting setup
Multi-row core design that moves heat efficiently, even when you’re working hard in hot weather
Heavy-duty brass and copper construction that handles the constant temperature swings from cold starts to hot field work
Exact dimensions and inlet/outlet positioning that matches your original radiator perfectly
All the mounting brackets and connections you need for a direct replacement

Built for Hard-Working Tractors

These David Brown 880 and 990 models earned their reputation on farms doing everything from running tedders through hay fields to pulling plows through heavy clay. Whether you’re using yours for loader work around the barn, cultivating row crops, or any of the dozens of jobs that keep these mid-size tractors busy, reliable cooling is what lets you keep working when the temperature climbs.

Made to Last

This isn’t some universal radiator that might fit – it’s manufactured specifically for the early red series with their particular cooling needs and mounting configurations. The heavy-duty construction handles decades of vibration, temperature cycles, and the general abuse that farm equipment takes, while the multi-row core provides the cooling capacity these engines need.

Installation Notes

Before you install the new radiator, flush your entire cooling system to get rid of any crud that might contaminate fresh coolant. Check that your water pump is circulating properly and your thermostat opens at the right temperature – these early models can be particular about their cooling systems working together. It’s also smart to replace those radiator hoses while everything’s apart, since old hoses often fail right after you disturb them.