Daimler Benz 440.161
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MB trac 65/70 (440.161 range, 1973–1975): early Daimler-Benz tractor with a 3,782cc four-cylinder diesel, 48 kW and a cab set over the front axle
Daimler-Benz built the MB-trac from 1973 at its Gaggenau plant, combining the drivetrain engineering of its trucks and Unimog vehicles with the classic concept of a farm tractor. The MB trac 65/70 from the 440.161 range was among the first versions of this new tractor family.
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The MB trac 65/70 carries a water-cooled four-cylinder diesel engine with 3,782 cm³ of displacement, producing 65 hp, or 48 kW, at 2,400 rpm. At 3,310 kg, 4,200 mm long, 2,650 mm high, 2,040 mm wide and with a 2,400 mm wheelbase, the machine reaches a top speed of 25 km/h.
The MB-trac differed from classic farm tractors through its taller build, closer to truck construction, with the cab set over the front axle and unusually good visibility for a tractor of the period. At 48 kW and just under 3,300 kg, the 65/70 was built for field work on medium-sized farms, with implement mounting possible both front and rear.
When buying an early MB-trac used, the condition of the frame and the mounting points for front and rear implements matters, as these see heavier use on this design than on classic tractors used with rear implements only. Also worth checking are the tightness of the cooling system, the condition of the clutch, and corrosion damage, common on machines of this age around the cab and mudguards, particularly near window frames and entry steps.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells MB trac 65/70
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