I have a 1997 e300d (non-turbo) sedan with 170,000 miles. I want to tow a 600 lb quad plus I figure a 200 lb trailer. I know people how towed with this model before but I am unsure it will be safe for the transmission. any thoughts?

The 722.6 trans was used in the E55's of the same era with a lot more torque and HP output than your 606.912.

Of bigger concern would be the type of hitch used.

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Terry Allison
N. Calif. & Boca Chica, Panama

09' E320 Bluetec 77k (USA)
09' Hyundai Santa Fe Diesel 48k (S.A.)

I have a Curt hitch on my car and I plan on towing my quad once I get a proper trailer. 800# is class 1 so I can't imagine it being a problem.

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-Evan


Benz Fleet:
1968 UNIMOG 404.114
1998 E300
2008 E63


Non-Benz Fleet:
1992 Aerostar
1993 MR2
2000 F250

W210 Trailer Hitch

I have comfortably towed 1500 lbs hundreds of miles. Drive in a manner that is comfortable for the car and the driver.

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Greg
2012 S350 BlueTEC 4Matic
2007 ML 320 CDI
2007 Leisure Travel Serenity
2006 Sprinter 432k
2005 E320 CDI
1998 SLK230 (teal)
1998 SLK230 (silver)
1996 E300D 99k, 30k on WVO
Previous:
1983 240D, on WVO
1982 300D, on WVO
1983 300CD, on WVO
1986 300SDL 237k, 25k on WVO (Deerslayer)
1991 350SDL 249k, 56k on WVO - Retired to a car spa in Phoenix
1983 380 SEC w/603 diesel, 8k on WVO
1996 E300D 351k, 177k on WVO

The weight you want to tow isn't a problem. That trans is used in S class barges and Sprinters ( big vans )

ok so bear with me im a noobie when it comes to this stuff but the Curtis hitch attaches to the sheet metal, correct? i would rather have something that doesn't do that, i would prefer exactly what you did just to be safe.