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Case IH 743 XL

1985–198967 HPdieselfarm
A+
Excellent
Score: 80.1/100
Recalls
15
Found
Known Issues
204
10 high severity
Auction Records
0
No price data
Reliability
A+
80/100

Specifications

Engine Power67 HP
Engine (kW)50 kW
Fuel Typediesel
Transmissiongear
Categoryfarm
Production Years1985–1989

Safety Recalls

15 found
Maxxum 125, Maxxum 145, Maxxum 150, Puma 150, Puma 165, Puma 175

Agricultural tractor.

Germany
The incorrect assembly and warping of the tractor’s steering-column components create a risk of unexpected, complete loss of steering control, which may result in an accident.
Germany
Ausfall Lenkung

Fehlerhafte Montage der Lenksäulenkomponenten kann zum Ausfall der Lenkung führen.

DE
Ausfall Lenkung

Fehlerhafte Montage der Lenksäulenkomponenten kann zum Ausfall der Lenkung führen.

DE
Ausfall Lenkung

Fehlerhafte Montage der Lenksäulenkomponenten kann zum Ausfall der Lenkung führen.

DE
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Known Issues

204 reported
10 high188 low6 medium
PTO clutch hesitation when hot
medium

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PTOReported 7x
Powershift malfunction in hare-mode with incorrect gear engagement
high

In hare-mode (direct transmission), powershift behaves erratically: neutral position still drives tractor forward, reverse position holds tractor stationary but engages reverse with handbrake effect. Issue occurs across H and L-series and all four gears.

transmission
SCR fault and limp mode due to NOx sensor failure
high

SCR fault triggering limp mode caused by NOx sensor failure. Dealer reports this is a known issue on 2019-2021 Puma models with multiple replacements performed. Part availability delayed.

emissions
Steering system failure
high

Leased 2021 Magnum 380 tractor with multiple issues: decals fell off within months; broken tilt steering bracket ($800); multi-function control lever replacement ($2,000+); air conditioning recharge needed; steering valve failure ($6,000+). Customer notes local dealership was outstanding but contends the tractor is defective and should never have been released.

structural
Powershift quick gear shift malfunction in hare-mode
high

In hare-mode (direct transmission), quick gear shift behaves abnormally: neutral position still engages forward motion, reverse position does not engage properly (stands still but behaves like reverse with handbrake on). Issue occurs in both H and L-series and all four gears.

transmission
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Market Value

No auction data available for this model.

Hours Benchmark

Class: Utility (40–100 HP)
Low use300 /year
Typical500 /year
High use750 /year
Typical lifetime10,000 hours
Expected life15 years

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