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MTZ-Kirovets Articulated Tractors returning to Canada and the U.S.A.

Some models available now

By Diego Flammini
Assistant Editor, North American Content
Farms.com

MTZ Kirovets Articulated Tractors have returned to North America.

Starting in June 2016, the MTZ Kirovets K744 will be available.

“Powered by Mercedes-Benz 428 hp engine, MTZ-Kirovets K744 is a durable, reliable and affordable tractor for large farms,” MTZ said in a release. “Kirovets is world’s largest manufacturer of big articulated tractors. Since 1962, over 500,000 Kirovets tractors have been produced and sold in over 50 countries.”



 

Specs: Tier 3 Mercedes engine (no DEF, no DPF), 16x8 partial power shift transmission, Bosch-Rexroth hydraulic system with up to a 300 L/79 gpm capacity, 4wd with “no slip” differential locks, optimal weight distribution (52/48 unloaded, which is best for pulling implements), AC, heat and radio inside cab.

MTZ says the tractor is “easy to service and maintain with basic tools, available on most farms.”


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