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Editor-in-chief Manuela Cortesi – manuela.cortesi@scimedia.it Contributors Vincenza Camaggi, Will Carmelitano, Martina Cenni, Massimo Chestnut, Emanuele Giovannini, John Melegatti, Marianna Senni, Miriam Spada Graphic design Nico Ambrosino – nico.ambrosino@scimedia.it Administration office Tel. +39 0542 22601 E-mail: info@scimedia.it
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NEWS > ZETOR TRACTORS
ZETOR TRACTORS a.s. has a strong partner in Estonia ZETOR TRACTORS a.s. appointed new distributor for the market in Estonia. ZETOR products are going to be distributed in Estonia by Specagra which currently provides distribution of ZETOR tractors in Lithuania
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pecagra established in 1999; cooperation with the ZETOR brand was initiated in 2008. Currently, the Company employs 70 members of staff and is mainly involved in the distribu-
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tion and sale of farming machinery. The Company is also experienced in service. There are three branches of the Company in Lithuania: the headquarters in Panevezys and two branches in Sakiai and Plunge. Also, there is a branch in Estonia situated in Järtsaare, Viljandimaa.
“There is a bond between our Company and Specagra in the form of flawless cooperation. We are happy that this cooperation has now been extended as a result of providing professional distribution in Estonia. Specagra Company takes over the market from Maskin Grupp Company
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which was the importer since 2005. Hereby, we would like to thank the company for their cooperation,” says Marián Lipovský, Managing Director, ZETOR TRACTORS a.s. Through the new cooperation in Estonia, ZETOR TRATORS a.s. aims to strengthen the position of the brand in Estonian market and further guarantee high quality of provided services to customers. Specagra is very active in the Lithuanian market in the area of marketing activities. Lithuania was the place of several records related to the ZETOR brand, tractor rides or making an image in the field on the area of 20.7 ha using a ZETOR tractor. “We are very positive about the extension of cooperation with ZETOR TRACTORS a.s. The ZETOR brand is among five most frequently sold brands in Lithuania. As a new importer, we would like to make to make into the first ten most frequently sold brands in the market in Estonia. We also want to develop in the area of customer care. We are also planning to participate in Maamess
Exhibition in April in Tartu and present the audience in Estonia with innovations such as MAJOR in the new design or the new HORTUS and UTILIX model ranges, “says Renaldas Pelanis, CEO, Specagra. Several hundreds of tractors are sold on the
Estonian market every year. ZETOR tractors of all model ranges are used in traditional farming (growing grain and feeding crop) and forestry. Forests cover 34 % of land in Estonia, and the same percentage is made up of farming soil.
Info ZETOR TRACTORS a.s. Company ZETOR TRACTORS a.s. is the manufacturer of ZETOR tractors. The production premises are located in BrnoLíšeň, Czech Republic. Currently, there are 650 members of staff in Brno and another 100 abroad where ZETOR is represented by six subsidiaries (affiliations): in the UK, France, Germany, Poland, North America, and India. 85 % of total production is for export. Apart from the Czech Republic and Slovakia, Poland, Lithuania, Ireland, Germany, the UK, France, and the USA are among traditional markets of the brand. In 2016, the ZETOR brand was celebrating its 70th anniversary. During its existence, it has sold more than 1.3 million tractors to 136 countries of the world. To its customers, ZETOR offers an ideal balance of quality and price of their products. The Company’s own production and development center
in Brno ensures continuous innovation of tractors: they offer the best combination of strength and engine power, easy and practical design and excellent operation effectiveness. The current portfolio of the ZETOR brand comprises six tractor model ranges (UTILIX, HORTUS, MAJOR, PROXIMA, FOTERRA, and CRYSTAL) with power ranging from 40 to 160 hp. Another extension of the model ranges with higher power is planned for the future. At AGRITECHNICA 2017 exhibition, the Company presented the first MAJOR model range in the unique and attractive ZETOR design which shall gradually be applied to all ZETOR tractors. In addition to tractors, the Company produces and sells engines and tractor components. Among other things, the offer includes two ranges of front loaders ZETOR SYSTEM and original ZETOR oils. ZETOR also provides services in the area of service and sale of spare parts; the Company is able to deliver requested components anywhere in the world.
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AGCO Innovations earn five 2018 AE50 Awards
Legacy of industry leadership in hay harvesting, application and track technology continues in new products designed to solve today’s farming challenges [ JOHN MELEGATTI ]
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GCO Corporation (NYSE:AGCO) received five 2018 AE50 Awards from the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE). This year’s winning products from AGCO include the Hess-
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ton by Massey Ferguson® WR9900 self-propelled windrowers, the Hesston by Massey Ferguson 2370 Ultra high density (Ultra HD) baler, the Challenger® RoGator® C Series row crop applicator with exclusive LiquidLogicTM system, the Chal-
lenger 700 Series track tractor and the Massey Ferguson® DatatronicTM 5 in-cab control terminal. “AGCO is honored to be recognized for innovations that help our customers solve real-world farming challenges,” says Richard Kohnen, director, tactical
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Awards agriculture. As the needs of farmers change, we will continue to develop state-of-the-art solutions to meet our customers’ challenges in the field.’’ Winning products are selected based on their innovation, significant engineering advancement and impact on the market served. The AE50 award program is sponsored by Resource, the membership publication of the ASABE, to emphasize the role of new and redesigned products and systems in bringing advanced technology to the marketplace. The awards will be presented February 13 during ASABE’s annual Agricultural Equipment Technology Conference (AETC) in Louisville, Ky.
2018 AGCO AE50 Award Winners
The WR9900 self-propelled windrowers are designed to meet the needs of hay producers and custom forage harvesters seeking increased performance, power and comfort. The Series features the 265-HP model WR9980 which is built to easily cut and condition the most difficult crops, including winter forage, miscanthus and biomass crops. Increased machine power gives operators the flexibility to run disc, auger or draper headers on all models, making the WR9900 Series the most
versatile windrowers on the market. An improved hydraulic system delivers 20 percent more available header power on 16-feet disc headers for higher throughput and performance. To make the operator’s job easier, a larger cab provides greater visibility and comfort with 50 percent more air-conditioning power. The WR9900 Series machines also have a more user-friendly operator interface for intuitive monitoring and control. The WR9900 Series is the industry’s only windrower to operate all primary functions through a virtual terminal, giving the operator precise control of over the entire windrower to achieve best-in-class efficiency and performance. The 2370 Ultra HD baler was created from the ground up to meet the needs of large commercial hay growers, operations that export hay and businesses harvesting biomass for the North American biofuels and livestock feed industries. The new baler is the industry’s first Class 8 large square baler and is designed to produce heavy, dense bales from light-weight, dry, slick grass and crop residue that can be hard-tobale. The Model 2370 Ultra HD makes 3’ x 4’ bales with 20 percent greater density than our industry-leading Model 2270XD baler. This is accomplished with a faster, 15 percent
marketing for AGCO. “We’re especially proud that these honors are for product lines with tremendous legacies of industry-leading breakthroughs such as the first large square baler, the first self-propelled sprayer and the first use of tracks in
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heavier, more powerful plunger that operates at 50 strokes per minute. It packs a maximum load capacity of 760 kilonewtons (kN) - 63 percent greater than the 2270XD baler. It offers the throughput and reliability large operations require when harvest windows are small, and tons-harvested-per-day is driving an operation’s profitability. The technology-loaded, user-friendly RoGator C Series row crop applicator with the LiquidLogic application system delivers innovations needed to meet the complex application processes of today’s professional applicators and farmers. The LiquidLogic system gives operators effective cleanout, precise rates, greater control for on-target application and less prod-
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uct waste. Continuous product recirculation, the CleanFlow air pressure recovery and cleanout system and self-priming booms are key features that improve accuracy plus save time and money. The system also has a “hold at minimum’’ pressure setting and can maintain a +/-1 PSI variation across the boom for a consistent spray pattern and to keep product on target at low speed. Designed to meet the needs of results-oriented agribusinesses, the MT700 Series track tractors by Challenger deliver a new level of track tractor performance, ride comfort, operating efficiency and on-board intelligence to maximize uptime, productivity and profitability. The tractor was designed using the AccuEngineeringTM
platform and features new styling, as well as a new engine, transmission, undercarriage and hydraulics. A redesign of the industry’s leading MobilTrac™ track system provides ride comfort unparalleled by other track machines. The Series has three models from 380 to 431 HP, powered by AGCO Power™ 9.8L diesel engines equipped with concentric air systems (CAS). All systems, including the hydraulics and PTO are designed to run at lower engine rpm, to lower fuel costs and reduce engine wear. The Datatronic 5 operating system and in-cab terminal combine all functions needed by a modern tractor, including tractor functionality, implement control, guidance and precision data into a powerful ISOBUS
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ABOUT ASABE
The American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers is an educational and scientific organization dedicated to the advancement of engineering and technology for sustainable agricultural, food and biological systems. Members are consultants, educators, executives and others who uniquely understand the interrelationships between technology and living systems. Founded in 1907 and headquartered in St. Joseph, Michigan, ASABE comprises 8,000 members from more than 100 countries.
compatible terminal. With a 9-inch touch screen, it’s as easy to use as the latest tablets and smartphones. The system makes automatic steering easy with Auto-Guide™ technology and its straightforward ‘Go Mode’ that operators use to quickly set up and use the system. With the new terminal, users also can choose the level of steering accuracy that suits their operations and employ signals from their preferred supplier. The Datatronic 5 system is found in the Massey Ferguson 8700 Series tractor.”◀
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ABOUT AGCO
AGCO (NYSE: AGCO) is a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of agricultural solutions and supports more productive farming through its full line of equipment and related services. AGCO products are sold through five core brands, Challenger®, Fendt®, GSI®, Massey Ferguson® and Valtra®, supported by Fuse® precision technologies and farm optimization services, and are distributed globally through a combination of over 3,000 independent dealers and distributors in more than 150 countries. Founded in 1990, AGCO is headquartered in Duluth, GA, USA. In 2016, AGCO had net sales of approximately $7.4 billiones.
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RAKES > PÖTTINGER TOP 652
Pöttinger TOP 652 Cost-effective rake with a low power requirement
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noeuvrable and suitable for a range of applications. That is pure efficiency. This new side-mounted rake delivers high raking quality, perfect ground following and minimum forage contamination. The front rotor diameter is 3.00 m, with 3.15 m at the
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Perfect ground tracking thanks to MULTITAST
The 5-wheel active chassis is standard with two tandem axles each
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The TOP 652 is the cost effective side rake with a low power requirement
tions. On an upward slope the MULTITAST wheel lifts the rotor ensuring the ideal gap between the tines and the ground so the tines do not penetrate the ground. Clean forage is guaranteed as a result. On a downward slope the MULTITAST wheel guides the rotor downwards and prevents raking losses. Because the rotors are mounted in gimbals, they can adjust to all inclinations of up to +/- 5 degrees. The result is the ultimate in ground tracking. 260/70-15.3 tyres are standard.
Convenient and cost effective
and an offset MULTITAST jockey wheel in front of the arc of the tines to guide the rotor over every undulation. The MULTITAST wheel makes the support triangle much larger. This allows the rotors run smoothly and suppresses vibra-
The transport height of the TOP 652 is below 4.00 m with all tine arms fitted. This means that you can conveniently drive from one field to the next without having to remove tine arms. This saves time and significantly increases the productivity and cost effectiveness of the rake. Operating the rake is straightforward and is activated using a single-acting connection. For turning and transport, both rotors are raised one after the other controlled by a step valve. Thanks to improvements in the hydraulic system, the TOP 652 can be operated with very low hydraulic
pressures and is therefore an ideal match for any tractor. The drive technology on the TOP 652 featuring CV jointed shafts runs in impressively straight lines for smooth running and durability. Each rotor is protected individually. The cam track is high strength. The heart of the machine is the TOPTECH PLUS which has proven its reliability in the field. The diameters of 3.00 and 3.15 m as well as the cam track without steep inclines provide the tine arms with maximum strength and minimum stress on the arm bearings. If a collision should occur, a damaged tine arm can easily be removed and replaced using just two bolts. This is another positive contribution to ensuring the reliability of the machine. The cam track can be adjusted according to changing forage volumes and harvesting conditions. The rotor gearbox unit is extremely rugged with its gears submerged in semi-liquid grease and completely sealed to keep out dust. A large diameter gear wheel guarantees smooth running and a long service life. The complete system is fully encapsulated and sealed to keep out dust. The new rotor unit guarantees high output, strength and reliability at the same time ensuring easy maintenance.â—€
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