Agricultural innovations New Holland Agriculture

Metaltech has a design office, and operates modern machinery such as laser cutters, welding robots and numerically controlled machines. All metal parts are thoroughly cleaned in the process of blasting, to be thereafter varnished or powder- coated.

The company has an extensive network of partners. It cooperates with more than 30 operators and dealers, both at home and abroad. Korbanek, a trading house from Tarnowo Podgorne, is Metaltech’s long term partner and one of the biggest sellers of company’s products.

Trailers for every occasion

The company’s product catalogue includes various types of trailers (agricultural, transhipping, platform, building, hook lift), containers for PH trailers, loader wagons (ROTO), devices for transporting silage, vertical mix wagons, forest tree nurseries and forestry machines.

The trilateral tipping trailer segment is where Metaltech is an expert and the undisputed leader. This type of trailer is designed for transportation of agricultural products, especially granular and powdery materials such as corn or grain. The bodies of the trailers are made from durable rolled profiles. The construction of the body makes it possible to open the side walls by a central lock on each side. The trilateral tipping system makes unloading comfortable, efficient and

safe. A shipping window in the back wall helps the line unloading. The chief asset of these trailers is their high leak tightness that allows transportation of loose materials without any further packing.

Hook lift trailers from Metaltech are very popular in foreign markets. These trailers are recommended where transportation is based on containers, especially in those places where traditional motor transport is difficult (marshes, fields, forest ways). Large size wheels make it possible to work in very demanding off-road conditions. High quality loading and lifting hydraulic systems make the trailer very reliable. Theiry versatility makes the hook lift trailers suitable for transporting almost every kind of products.

Building trailers are yet another of company’s flagship products. They are designed for transportation and unloading of heavy materials such as stones, rubbles and soil. Their main asset is a very strong construction of body and chassis and a lifting angle of body increased compared to a normal trailer. Very strong suspension rockers and wheels of size: 550/60R22.5 and 20.5R22.5 make it possible to work in off-road conditions. This type of trailer is recommended to work on building sites and earth works. Further development

Although the situation of the company is very good, Metaltech does not rest on its laurels, and seeks its future in a further development of the agricultural market. The firm plans to launch some new types of trailers (including manure spreaders), and expand its dealer network in the area of 1000 km from the company’s headquarters in Miroslawiec. Moreover, it is currently investing in a new plant named Metaltech II - a modern, 4 000 square foot production hall, with an area of 20 ha. n

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AGRICULTURAL INNOVATIONS

New Holland Agriculture is a global leader in the design and manufacture of clean-energy tractors, harvesters and material handling equipment. Industry Europe looks at some of the most exciting new product launches from the company.

Since 1895 New Holland has led the field in providing farmers with solutions that improve farming efficiency and productivity. Today the company remains committed to its hugely successful ‘Clean Energy Leader’ strategy, which is designed to actively promote the use of renewable fuels, emissions reduction systems and sustainable agricultural technology. The company is part of the International Case Holland Group, a hugely successful conglomerate.

New Holland’s unparalleled range of equipment offers cash-crop producers, livestock farmers, contractors, vineyards and ground-care professionals the largest choice of easy-to-operate farm equipment in the world. There are more than 80 product lines and over 300 models from which to choose. These state-of-the-art machines are complemented by the company’s own extensive network of after-sales support and spare part services, as well as a range of tailored financial products to suit every farm operator’s requirements.

50 years in the UK

With production facilities across five continents, New Holland Agriculture continues to expand its global presence. In May this year (2014) it held a press conference to celebrate 50 years of continuous tractor operations in its Basildon, UK plant. As the only remaining tractor plant in the UK, New Holland is aware of the crucial role it plays in the British agricultural sector.

Speaking at the event, Colin Larkin, the Basildon plant manager, explained the role that the Basildon Plant’s participation in the World Class Manufacturing (WCM) programme has played in its success. Based on leading Japanese production techniques, WCM is a production system designed to reduce waste. It has enabled the plant to successfully manage extremely complex processes. It currently manufactures 14 tractor ranges, 133 models and 12,000 configurations using 9680 part numbers.

New combines

New Holland’s range of agricultural machinery is of course too vast to mention it all here. Instead, we give some highlights from its more recent product launches. July 2014 saw the launch of its all-new CR combines which offer up to 50 per cent more productivity in small grains and grain crackage as low as 0.2 per cent. It also boasts the brand new Harvest Suite Ultra cab which is larger and offers a wider glass area than previous models.

According to Hedley Cooper, head of combine harvester product management, “The new CR range is the culmination of 40 years of Twin Rotor technology. It offers the best of New Holland’s harvesting technologies: Twin Pitch Rotors, Dynamic Feed Roll™, SmartTrax™ rubber tracks, Terraglide™ suspension, ECOBlue™ SCR and Hi-eSCR engine technologies – all working together to deliver the very best performance. All this is coupled with the Harvest Suite™ Ultra cab that redefines harvesting comfort.”

New Holland has also been upgrading its mid-range combines, significantly increasing their capacity and performance. The CX5000 and CX6000 Elevation combines share the distinctive styling, high output levels and excellent performance of New Holland’s flagship combines. The range offers four basic models, two 5-strawwalker and two 6-strawwalker; two Laterale versions for sustained performance on steep slopes; and the CX5090 Elevation Hillside for combining in severe hillside conditions.

The new CX5000 and 6000 Elevation range offers a solution for all: from livestock farmers who want quality straw to contractors and cash crop farmers who can easily switch crops without compromising on performance and quality.

Finally, the company has completed its TC combine range with a new TC4.90 four strawwalker model. This range was designed to deliver a dependable performance in varied crops and conditions. Just like the 5 strawwalker models launched in 2013, they can significantly increase output without compromising straw and combine quality.

“The entire TC range shares many advanced features with our mid-range combines. It is the answer for owners of TC5000 combines looking for a replacement