Mercedes Benz MB TRAC 1600
Built: 1990 · Series: TRAC
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Mercedes-Benz Tractors TRAC – the MB-trac from Gaggenau, built 1973 to 1991: an implement carrier with front and rear linkage, four- and six-cylinder diesels, 53 to 115 kW, 3,515 to 9,000 kg unladen weight
The MB-trac was built from 1973 to 1991 at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Gaggenau and designed as an implement carrier: unlike a conventional farm tractor it has mounting points and power take-offs at both front and rear, making it suitable for agricultural and municipal work as well as transport and road-building tasks. The number in designations such as MB TRAC 800, 1000, 1500 and 1600 follows engine output in metric horsepower, with the full model name reading MB-trac; the versions gathered here range from the smaller MB TRAC 440 to the powerful turbocharged MB TRAC 1600.
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The register lists here 7 versions with 53 to 115 kW from four- to six-cylinder diesel engines of 3,780 to 5,950 cm³ displacement, torque from 324 to 530 Nm at 2,400 to 2,550 rpm, unladen weights from 3,515 to 9,000 kg, gross weights from 6,000 to 10,000 kg, lengths from 4,480 to 6,700 mm, widths from 2,120 to 2,500 mm and heights from 2,930 to 3,050 mm.
Through the 1970s and 1980s the MB-trac occupied a niche between a conventional farm tractor and a truck: equal-sized wheels on both axles and the ability to mount implements at either end made it a versatile working machine for larger farms, agricultural contractors and municipal depots, where alongside fieldwork it was also used for transport and clearing duties.
On used examples, the condition of the front and rear hydraulics with their power take-offs, the tightness of the engine and turbocharger, the condition of the clutch and gearbox, rust on the frame and matching tyres on both axles all matter; spare parts today run mainly through specialist MB-trac dealers and an active collector and enthusiast scene.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Mercedes-Benz Traktoren Trac, Mercedes-Benz (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Power | 156 hp (115 kW)correct |
|---|---|
| Rated speed | 2,400 rpmcorrect |
| Torque | 530 Nmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 6correct |
| Displacement | 5,950 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 6,700 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,500 mmcorrect |
| Height | 2,930 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 2,650 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 9,000 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 10,000 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Gearbox | 14V / 14Rcorrect |
|---|
Other data
| Linkage category | Cat IIIcorrect |
|---|---|
| PTO speed | 540 rpmcorrect |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 12.8 kW/t (115 kW / 9 t)
Power class: Large (100–180 hp)
Stronger than 85% of the tractors in the register — out of 15,663 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Mercedes Benz MB TRAC 1600 have?
The Mercedes Benz MB TRAC 1600 delivers 156 hp.
How much does the Mercedes Benz MB TRAC 1600 weigh?
The unladen weight is 9,000 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Mercedes Benz MB TRAC 1600?
10,000 kg.
What engine does the Mercedes Benz MB TRAC 1600 have?
6 cylinders, 5,950 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the Mercedes Benz MB TRAC 1600?
6,700 mm × 2,500 mm × 2,930 mm.
When was the Mercedes Benz MB TRAC 1600 built?
Production years: 1990.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Shift the gearbox cold and warm — jumps only show up at temperature.
- Load the hydraulics and watch for sag.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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Sources: Traficom — Finnish vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · Wikibooks Traktorenlexikon (CC BY-SA 4.0) (retrieved September 2026) · How we check the data
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