The History of the Trackless MT Municipal Tractor
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- The Trackless name came to be because the competition had tracks. We do not: therefore, the name Trackless Vehicles
- Trackless started in 1969, manufacturing a machine called the Lobo
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- The Trackless MT (Municipal Tractor) was a new concept of tractor designed for municipal and institutional use
- It combined the following important requirements: cab forward design, 4 wheel drive, front PTO, maneuverability, strength, ease of control, visibility and sidewalk width
- The Tractor came with a wide range of attachments: a Snow Blower, V Plow, 60" Blade, Pickup Sweeper and Mower
- The tractor was powered by a Continental F163 four cylinder liquid cooled gasoline engine
- It was rated 56.3hp @ 2200 R.P.M
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- The MT3 came with a Ford Industrial diesel engine
- Rated at 79hp @ 2500 and Eaton hydrostatics
- 7 attachments, including new attachments such as a Flail Mower and a Power Angle Sweeper
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- The MT4 used the Continental diesel engine with 59hp, and Sunstrand hydrostatics
- Started out at 59hp. A Turbo version was offered to bump up power to 77hp @ 2600 to meet market demand
- Operator comfort, safety and convenience were top priority
- The cab was lined with sound absorbent material and a tilt steering wheel was added
- 13 attachments, including the new 120" and 168" Rotary Mowers, Spraying System, Under Guard Rail Mower, Sickle Bar Mower, Rear Sand Spreader and 3 Point Hitch with Rear PTO
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- In late 1988 the MT5 was developed
- 13 attachments available when it first came out. The Cold Planer and Boom Flail were added later
- Early MT5s started with a 79hp Cummins diesel engine and Eaton hydrostatics
- The MT5 went through some horse power changes over the years: 79hp, 100hp, and ended with the Cummins 110hp tier 2 engine
- Click here to watch the MT5 promo video
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- Many modern improvements came in the MT6, including fuel consumption being reduced by 50%
- Powered by 115hp Cummins Model QSB4.5, with 360 lb of torque
- New attachments include the Folding V Plow, Double Trip Sidewalk Plow, Front Spreader and Plow, Dump Body, Infrared Asphalt Heater, Generator, Loader, Line & Stencil Painter and Aerator
- Snow Blowers now in 51", 60", 70", 75" and 80" widths
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- John Deere 4.5L, 275 cubic inch TIER 4 FINAL engine
- Improved Joystick, programs for every attachment, and incorporates F-N-R thumb switch
- In-dash touch screen displays gauges, settings, and diagnostics for quick maintenance solutions
- Back-up Camera, A/C and secondary hydraulic gear pump, are now part of the standard package
- Stump Grinder attachment now available
- Removable side panels and all new aluminum hood detaches easily without tools
- Networked computer system significantly reduces wiring
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