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The DS Martin UR-IV Z8604.020 engine is turbocharged and produces 140 kW, or 190 hp. The gearbox offers 16 forward and 8 reverse gears. Length stands at 4,500 mm, reaching up to 5,020 mm with rear ballast weights fitted, with a wheelbase of 2,706 mm and a width of 2,295 mm.

190 hp from a turbocharged engine, four-wheel drive and a finely stepped 16-plus-8 gearbox point to a powerful tractor built for heavy field work and precise runs with mounted implements. The option to fit ballast weights, which add over 500 mm to the overall length, suggests use with heavy drawn or mounted implements, where extra weight improves traction.

When buying such a powerful turbocharged tractor, the condition of the turbocharger, the tightness of the charge-air system and the service history of the four-wheel-drive system matter most. The full range of gears in the 16-plus-8 gearbox should also be tested in operation, as synchromesh wear is a common issue in such finely stepped transmissions, and the ballast-weight mounts are worth checking for corrosion and cracking.