Identify the exact variant
Write the complete model designation, drive type and any Deluxe or DX suffix. A photo or a shortened model name is not enough to establish equipment. Record the source date and ask the supplier to identify the specification sheet that applies to the machine being quoted.
Keep engine and PTO power separate
Engine horsepower and power available at the PTO refer to different points in the powertrain. Do not compare a PTO figure from one sheet against an engine figure from another. When an implement has a PTO power requirement, ask for the relevant tractor PTO rating and operating speed instead of substituting headline engine horsepower.
Read hydraulic numbers carefully
A lift-capacity figure needs a stated measurement position and configuration. Capacity measured at the linkage ends is not interchangeable with a figure at a point behind them. Implement weight, centre of gravity, linkage geometry and the manufacturer’s operating limits all affect suitability. A larger printed number is not an automatic approval for an attachment.
Record what is included
Distinguish standard equipment from options, and ask about tyre sizes, weights, canopy, hydraulic outlets and included tools. Keep the confirmed configuration with the quotation and delivery documents. For maintenance or operation, use the manual supplied for that tractor rather than treating a marketing specification as an operating instruction.
Prepared by Murshid Farm Industries · Updated 14 November 2026. Product and supply reference: MFI catalogue. Confirm current specifications and availability with the supplier; use the applicable manufacturer manual for operation and maintenance.
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