AGCOSTAR

The AGCOSTAR was introduced to farmers in 1995. Outstanding features and super power make up the heart of the AGCOSTAR tractors. These articulated four-wheel-drive tractors are built on a massive "C" channel high-strength front steel frame for durability that assures lasting value. Add the muscle of a reliable Cummins engine, plus the operating advantage of a cab that puts the controls where the should be and a sight-line that easy on the eyes and you've got a tractor that can handle the toughest farm jobs. Large tillage work, heavy planting and other jobs are done easily and economically.  The powerful AGCOSTAR 8425 features the N14 Cummins engine that generates 425 horsepower. With 18 forward and two reverse speeds, it moves through  fields efficiently. Its hydraulics system are closed center, PFC at 35 gpm. It also features four double acting remote hydraulic valves with an option for a fifth. The large roomy cab features solar controlled tinted glass, deluxe air ride seat with comfort adjustments and swivels 100 degrees for long days in the field.  Scale Models has offered an AGCOSTAR 8425 in 1/16 scale with triples and in 1/64 with duals since 1995.

A 1996 Massey-Ferguson Red AGCOSTAR 8425 from the Factory

The McConnell Marc

The AGCOSTAR traces its roots to the McConnell Marc 4wd. Massey Ferguson developed the 5200 and in 1992 sold their 4wd line to McConnell-Marc which was based in Georgia. The McConnell Marc 4wd shared the same design that Massey Ferguson developed. There were two McConnell Marc 4wds.  The 9o0 was powered by a 320 hp Detroit Diesel  engine and the big 1000 was the first 425 hp 4wd from a main stream ag company.  The McConnell Marc cab was very luxurious and even had a phone built in it before the age of cell phones came in during the late 1990's.   AGCO purchased McConnell-Marc 4wd line was sold as the AGCOSTAR staring in 1995.  AGCO developed an updated body and cab for the AGCOSTAR.  There rumor is that AGCO may sell their next series of 4wds under the MF label. The 1/64 McConnell Marc above was custom built by Dan Adamson.

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