Mercedes Benz 443 (443.166)
2 models in this series
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)
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