Mercedes Benz MB-trac 1800 intercooler
Built: 1990–1991 · Series: 443 (443.166)
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Mercedes-Benz 443 (443.166) – the powerful MB-trac from Gaggenau: 1600 Turbo and 1800 Intercooler with a six-cylinder turbodiesel, 5,958 cm³, 115 to 132 kW (156 to 180 hp), 6,320 to 6,350 kg, torque 530 to 645 Nm
The MB-trac was built from 1973 to 1991 at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Gaggenau and combined the concept of a fast, road-capable tractor with a reversible seating and control position for draught and implement work. The type number 443 denotes the larger, turbocharged MB-trac models; the 1600 Turbo and 1800 Intercooler, with a turbocharger and an additional charge-air cooler respectively, form the most powerful versions in this line, driven by the same six-cylinder diesel engine of 5,958 cm³.
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The register lists 2 versions with 115 to 132 kW (156 to 180 hp) from six-cylinder engines of 5,958 cm³, unladen weights of 6,320 to 6,350 kg, a length of 4,680 mm, a width of 2,500 mm and a height of 2,930 mm; torque ranges from 530 to 645 Nm at a rated speed of 2,400 rpm.
With road speeds far above the tractor average of its day and a cab designed for driving in either direction, the MB-trac occupied a niche of its own between a classic farm tractor and a prime mover, and was valued above all in central Europe by agricultural contractors and in municipal service.
When buying used, check the condition of the turbocharger and charge-air cooler, the operation of the reversible seat and steering unit, the tightness of hydraulics and lift, and rust on the frame; since the engine and many components come from Mercedes-Benz commercial-vehicle production, parts supply for wear items is comparatively good.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Mercedes-Benz 443 (443.166)
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 180 hp (132 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 2,400 rpmcorrect |
| Torque | 645 Nmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 6correct |
| Displacement | 5,958 cm³correct |
| Cooling | water-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 4,680 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,500 mmcorrect |
| Height | 2,930 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 2,650 mmcorrect |
| Ground clearance | 580 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 6,350 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | four-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 14V / 14Rcorrect |
| Front tyres | 18.4-34correct |
| Rear tyres | 18.4-34correct |
| Top speed | 40 km/hcorrect |
Origin and approval
| Construction | frame constructioncorrect |
|---|---|
| Units built | 190correct |
Other data
| PTO speed | 540 rpmcorrect |
|---|
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 20.8 kW/t (132 kW / 6.3 t)
Power class: Large (100–180 hp)
Stronger than 89% 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 1800 intercooler have?
The Mercedes Benz MB-trac 1800 intercooler delivers 180 hp.
How much does the Mercedes Benz MB-trac 1800 intercooler weigh?
The unladen weight is 6,350 kg.
What engine does the Mercedes Benz MB-trac 1800 intercooler have?
6 cylinders, 5,958 cm³ displacement, Diesel.
How fast does the Mercedes Benz MB-trac 1800 intercooler go?
Top speed is 40 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Mercedes Benz MB-trac 1800 intercooler?
4,680 mm × 2,500 mm × 2,930 mm.
When was the Mercedes Benz MB-trac 1800 intercooler built?
Production years: 1990–1991.
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.
- Check front and rear tyre sizes: mismatched pairs strain the drivetrain.
- 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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