Machinery

machinery Valtra’s smart front-loader

Valtra’s extensive experience with factory-ftted front loaders culminates this year in a completely new front-loader control experience. Together with its ffth generation of tractors, Valtra is launching the completely new Precision Lift & Load app for G, N and T Series SmartTouch models.

Precision Lift & Load takes front-loader work to a new level and further strengthens Valtra’s position as the ideal front-loader tractor and developer of easy-touse technology solutions. The new app enables the tractor operator to use and measure loading tasks in a completely new way.

The precision of work is signifcantly enhanced by the loader scale function, which weighs the loads of different materials, such as the weight of hay bales when feeding livestock. The app collects weighing data, and once the task has been completed, the operator can transfer the data to an Excel spreadsheet for invoicing purposes.

The app also enhances work productivity and safety, as the upper and lower limits for loader movements and the maximum angles can be set, stopping the loader automatically when the limits are reached. There is also an easy-to-use shake function that helps the operator ensure that no materials remain in the bucket such as wet snow or sand.

These new features make front-loader work even easier, more effcient, more comfortable and, most importantly, safer.

The app is operated from the touchscreen on the award-winning SmartTouch armrest and does not require any separate controls or displays. Adjusting the settings of the Precision Lift & Load app is easier than using a smartphone, so the operator can relax and enjoy the work while the tractor automatically takes care of all the front-loader settings.

Precision Lift & Load functions for different frontloader tasks can be saved as profles in the SmartTouch interface.

Standen Engineering to supply AVR Harvesters and Crop Handling Equipment

Standen Engineering would like to announce that they are to begin supplying AVR selfpropelled potato harvesters and in-store equipment to the whole of the UK.

AVR are renowned for their user friendly machines with long service life and low maintenance costs. As a result the Belgium based company’s self-propelled harvesters are amongst the most popular in mainland Europe.

The AVR range includes 4 row self-propelled harvesters as well as 1 and 2 row trailed bunker harvesters. Their in-store crop handling product offering includes elevators, conveyors, receiving hoppers and pick-up loaders.

The launch of AVR harvesters and in-store equipment further strengthens Standen’s UK product offering in the specialist potato and vegetable machinery market and sits perfectly alongside their own manufactured range which includes; Standen BX Bedformers, Powavator Bedtillers, Megastar and Uniplus Stone & Clod Separators, SP

This is refected in the extensive range of variants, features and options to ensure that the new TRION provides customers, whether they be a small mixed arable farm looking for a simple, straightforward machine or a large arable unit looking for a more technically advanced combine to maximise output, with a TRION model that can be specifed to truly ‘Fit your Farm’.

While at its heart the new TRION relies on well proven CLAAS straw-walker and HYBRID threshing technology, it also incorporates many features that set completely new performance standards on combines of this size.

Several key new features within the TRION set it apart: • The extensive range of 20 models available • The range of threshing systems available: straw walker, single rotor HYBRID and twin-rotor HYBRID • The massive separation area for high-capacity threshing • JET STREAM standard across all models • New British-built Cummins engines that provide optimum power for the size of combine • Wide availability of wheeled, tracked TERRA

TRAC and MONTANA hillside models • A new design of CLAAS cab that brings higher cab comfort standards • Tank capacities that set a new standard for this size of combine • Extensive range of chopping options

McCormick X5 - new engines and even better performance

For customers in search of power and comfort, McCormick offers the new X5 range, ideal for open feld and round the farm work. There are three models available: the X5.100, X5.110 and X5.120, which respectively deliver maximum power outputs of 95, 102 and 114 HP. The range is offered in two different trim levels: Premium, which is intended to completely satisfy all the customers’ needs, and Effcient, which offers entrylevel specifcations. In addition to those indicated above, there are also two high clearance models available, the X5.100 HC and X5.110 HC, which are particularly suitable for horticultural crops.

The new and more captivating design has maintained its compact size, but offers improved operator visibility and comfort.

The Stage 3B/Tier4 Interim engine on the previous range has been replaced with a Stage V model. The new FPT F36 4-cylinder, 16-valve, 3.6-litre, Turbo Intercooler engines with Common Rail electronic injection are equipped with EGR/DOC/ DPF/SCR technology. The exhaust gas treatment system is integrated under the bonnet, thus ensuring maximum visibility from the driver’s seat.

The Deutz TCD 6.1 Stage V engine now offers up to 247HP and a maximum torque of 1072Nm. The new SDF TTV Compound Transmission – equipped with the PowerZero function and the wellknown PowerShuttle – ensures amazing pulling performance and highest acceleration, while reaching 60kph at less than 1800 engine rpm (40kph @ less than 1200 engine rpm).

The TTV transmissions offer the perfect combination of two extremely effcient hydrostatic units paired with optimized mechanical components. The new powertrain guarantees extreme robustness through a high mechanical power fow in typical working conditions at low and high speeds.

Larger diameter rear tyres (2.05m) are now available for the new 7-Series TTV and the payload has been increased to up to 6.5t, with a gross vehicle weight of 15.5t. This increases to 16t with the 7250 HD version. Intelligent front axle suspension is available, as are dry disc brakes, for improved road safety. The turning circle has also been reduced by almost 2m.

A new steeper hood and raised cab, ensures greater all round visibility. The front 5450kg lift capacity can be coupled with the DUAL SPEED front pto to provide a change of the pto speed from 1000 to 1000ECO in the InfoCentre. ECO PTO speeds at the rear too, allow the operator to work at partial speeds, providing clear advantages in terms of consumption and reduction of wear.

New HORSCH Avatar M drill expands the range

HORSCH’s new M model in the Avatar drill range offers operational reliability in diffcult conditions, minimum soil movement and erosion protection. From Australia to Central Europe and North America, farmers already rely on the Avatar direct drills, available in working widths up to 12m, to provide performance, fexibility and operational reliability. HORSCH is expanding the range with the Avatar M line. This line is based on a new central frame concept for the seed wagons to create different options for hopper partitions and hopper systems. To begin with, it will be available with an 18m working width. The new Avatar 18 M is equipped with a triple tank system with three separate chambers and offers a signifcantly larger hopper capacity than other machines that already exist on the market.

The division of the three hoppers in 2000 litres, 5300 litres and 5300 litres allow for metering up to three components separately and precisely. These can be placed simultaneously by the well-proven SingleDisc seed coulters. Using the optional weighing system, the driver can see from the tractor how much is in each hopper. This adds another safety factor in addition to the standard residual quantity calculation.

as a fnalist for the ‘Tractor of the Year 2022’ award in the Best Utility category”. Three models are available, powered by FPT F36 4-cylinder, 16-valve, 3.6-litre, turbo intercooler engines with Common Rail electronic injection, delivering up to 115 hp. Thanks to EGR/ DOC/DPF/SCR technology, the new Serie 5 are Stage V compliant, meeting European regulations. The exhaust gas treatment system is integrated under the bonnet, thus safeguarding full visibility from the operator area.

There are eight possible transmission confgurations to meet every need: from the Speed Four 12 AV + 12 RM with mechanical reverse shuttle to the T-Tronic 48 AV + 16 RM with Hi-MediumLow, hydraulic reverse shuttle and creeper. The Landini Serie 5 with hydraulic reverse shuttle can also be equipped with Park Lock, a mechanical transmission locking device that makes it possible to safely park the tractor even on steep slopes.

machinery John Deere launches biggest ever trailed sprayer

John Deere’s new R975i sprayer is the biggest trailed model the company has ever produced. This 7500-litre machine will join the rest of the R900i Series line-up, with tank capacities of 4400, 5200 and 6200 litres, in 2022.

As with other sprayers in the range, this new model benefts from John Deere Precision Ag technologies, enabling customers to proft from additional smart solutions. The R975i is designed to meet customer requirements for larger tank volumes and wider booms, as well as higher accuracy, reduced chemical use and more comfort when flling and operating the sprayer.

The machine’s new larger volume will mean farmers and contractors can spend more time in the feld spraying, and so increase productivity by covering larger areas with one tank. The proven PowrSpray dual-circuit solution system also helps to speed up flling times, improves spray application and increases accuracy. For the frst time on John Deere sprayers, the M900(i) and R900i Series models will offer 25cm nozzle spacing as an option. This is an ‘On Centre’ solution that means an additional nozzle is placed between each 50cm nozzle body on the spray boom. John Deere has also added a nozzle body plus an additional nozzle at each end of the boom to offer full coverage and eliminate underdosing at the boom ends.