On April 12, marking its 70th anniversary, Finnish tractor manufacturer Valtra, part of AGCO Corporation, unveiled a range of new products, writes propozitsiya.com.
Among them are three new 5th-generation models – the A75, A85 and A95. They’re fitted with 3-cylinder AGCO Power engines rated at 75, 85 and 95 hp respectively. They come with the new HighTech2 transmission, which has 6 gears in each speed range and delivers very smooth gear changes. The new models have a service interval extended to 600 hours, LED lights, and automatic electrical battery disconnect as standard equipment. All models meet the European Stage 5 emissions standard.
Presenting the new T255 model, the most powerful in the T series, the manufacturer’s specialists specifically highlighted this tractor’s engine – a 7.4-litre AGCO Power rated at 235 hp (271 hp in boosted mode), as well as daytime running lights visible from 2 km away, and a small turning radius (just 5.25 m).
In the N series, the largest is the N175 Direct, with a 4.9-litre engine rated at 201 hp in boosted mode. This tractor also has front-axle and cab air suspension and a turning radius of just 4.5 m.
In the new N- and T-series tractors, the cabs have been upgraded, with a new design, new transmission and engine specifications, plus an entirely new smart display that simplifies operating the machines and makes it possible to roll out smart farming solutions. One of the most notable new features on the 5th-generation N- and T-series tractors is the colour display on the A-pillar, which replaces the traditional instrument panel behind the steering wheel and makes it convenient to work with important information. The top part of the display always shows standard details, such as travel speed, engine rpm and time. In the bottom part, the operator can select whichever parameters they need for controlling the tractor and work equipment, in whatever format they prefer.
Thanks to an entirely new steering column, adjusting the steering wheel position has become simpler. The Valtra forward/reverse lever has been improved, making it easier to change direction of travel when switching between different controls, such as the SmartTouch lever or TwinTrac.
Getting moving in speed ranges B and C, even under heavy load, is now no trouble thanks to the new Start Boost function, which eases pull-away. In addition, switching between speed ranges happens faster, which is especially noticeable at transport speed.
Today, roughly two out of every three new Valtra tractors are fitted with an automatic steering system or advanced smart-farming features. Customers can additionally equip their new N- or T-series tractor with the Valtra Guide automatic steering system and smart farming solutions, such as Task Doc and Section Control. Task data can flow seamlessly between the tractor and farm-management software.
The all-new Auto U-Pilot system combines the capabilities of the innovative headland-management system with the Valtra Guide system. The Auto U-Pilot system increases the precision of implement control on the headland, requiring less attention from the operator and easing their workload.
As Mikko Lehikoinen, the company’s Vice President, commented, all of Valtra’s new products now share a common focus on precision farming, which has become the leading trend in tractor manufacturing. For instance, in 2020 the share of Valtra tractors connected to Valtra Connect grew one and a half times, and the share of “smart” machines in Valtra’s sales volumes has grown from 3% to 50% over the past 5 years. “All our solutions support data exchange,” the company’s Vice President added.
An example of precision farming being adopted in the new models is Pro X technology, which delivers section control, application-rate adjustment, automatic execution of headland sequences, and data exchange with every connected party (the office or the farm’s agronomists, service departments, and so on).
At the same time, the tractors stand out for unmatched comfort, reflected in many details.
The new products will be available in Ukraine in Q4 this year.
Sources:
Valtra marks its 70th anniversary with new tractor models (opens in a new tab)
AGCO unveils Valtra N- and T-series 5th-generation tractors (opens in a new tab)
