Valtra Q Series
Valtra Q Series
Bridging the gap between Valtra's T and S series, the Q offers a power range of 230hp to 300hp delivered from an Agco Power 7.4 litre, six-cylinder engine and CVT transmission. Standard features include Valtra's twin airbag front suspension, with hydraulic capacities extending to 200 litre/minute and a maximum rear lift capacity of 10 tonnes. The new look cab provides a digital pillar display giving the operator essentials and a smart touch screen delivering operator controls and adjustments. Custom build options are available to suit operator needs with auto comfort air suspension on the cab. Smart touch options extend to include extra screens for GPS guidance and camera systems.
Fendt 700 Gen 7
Fendt's new Gen 7 700 Vario was a highlight of the company's stand, featuring AGCO's new Core 25 Agco Power Tier V engine and the Fendt iD low rev high torque system, designed to reduce fuel consumption. With some horsepower crossover into the 800 Vario at 203-283hp, the more compact design is likely to appeal to Gen 6 customers looking for more power without going up in series. Fendt also highlights its manoeuvrability with the separate drive to the front axle pulling the tractor through the turn
Agrifac Condor Vanguard
Filling a capacity opening in the Agrifac self-propelled range, the Condor Vanguard has a 6000-litre tank and triple fold booms up to 48m. A narrow back frame helps to improve boom ride, along with the latest version of StrictHeightPlus boom height control, which uses radar rather than ultrasound for enhanced consistency when working as low as 300mm above the crop. The company continues to progress with site-specific spraying, with parent company Exel developing its own camera-guided spot spray system, designed to work with the company's in-house PWM. The Vanguard can also be fitted with 75 or 85-profile tyres for a larger footprint.
McHale Pro Glide R310
Introduced as an option requiring lower tractor power, McHale displayed their new McHale Pro Glide R310 non-conditioner rear mower as an addition to their pro glide mower conditioner range. McHale says the development of this non-conditioner style is at the previous request of farmers and contractors alike. The McHale Pro Glide R310 is fitted with a 3m cutter bar to provide a cutting width of 3.1m using a 7-disc bed. The R310 non-conditioner mower is equipped with a number of common features as standard including McHale's patented ground following technology allowing for mowing on rough and undulating terrain, adjustable ground pressure and quick attach blades. The machine folds vertically for storage.
Merlo Multifarmer 44.9CS
Shown for the first time at a major UK event, and representing the largest model in the range, the 170hp Stage V Multifarmer 44.9CS from Merlo is claimed to be positioned to offer a full-capacity telehandler with the additional feature of a three-point linkage and pto to operate as a secondary tractor. A maximum lift capacity of 4.4 tonnes is offered with a maximum lift height of 9 metres for the machine's telehandler functions. The rear linkage is supplied with a 7.5 tonne capacity and a two-speed pto. Up to four rear spools are offered with 125 litre/min hydraulic flows. The manufacturer claims the combination offer users the ability to operate the machine as a conventional handler with the additional ability to power implements including slurry pumps, wood chippers and snow blowers without the need for a secondary tractor. The CS model includes full cab and boom suspension alongside a 40kph road speed. Prices start from £140,000.
Sulky progress power-harrow combi
Sulky's latest combination drill can be specified with a single or split hopper with the option to add a micro granule hopper for grain/fertiliser, sowing cover crop mixtures as straights or applying slug pellets or Avadex at drilling. It is available in P2, P50 and P100 versions with Suffolk coulters, twin or single disc coulters respectively, and mounted on a power harrow or the Sulky XR two-row disc cultivator and can be easily switched between the two. Control is via the Quartz 800 IsoBus terminal or tractor VT, allowing a choice of row configurations and half-width section control. Working widths are from 3.0-6.0m, with the options including front tank versions.
