Profi -julkaisun November 2020 -irtonumeron sisällysluettelo

KEY POINTS ▶ The FC1015D range will be offered alongside the FC104 swing behind mower-conditioner. ▶ The FC3115D folds vertically overcentre to 126°. ▶ A wider working 3.50m model (the FC3515D) is in the range, but not currently offered in Ireland or the UK. For nearly 20 years, Kuhn’s mounted mower conditioner was the swing behind FC Lift-Control range in widths of 2.4, 2.8m and 3.1m. While these have worked perfectly well, there is no denying that they are more cumbersome than their vertical fold competitors when it comes to swinging in a narrow gateway, particularly when used in conjunction with a frontmounted mower. New model for this season For this season Kuhn has introduced the new 3.1m vertical fold model, the FC3115D. Although full availability was for this season,…

KEY POINTS ▶ Up to now there has been no scientific data on the impact of loader attachment choice on clamp heating or face spoilage. ▶ Le ss ideal silage removal at the pit face is compensated for by very effective rolling and high clamp densities. ▶ Cla mping at high temperatures, along with good consolidation in a large clamp, insulates the ensiled material so it retains a higher temperature. Last year around 229,000ha of maize were grown in the UK to feed livestock and keep biogas plants running, while In Germany the crop accounts for a massive 2.25 million hectares. In order to maintain the value of the crop, compaction in the clamp is key — the better it is compressed, the less air there is in the pit…

Claas introduced the four-rotor Liner 3000 rake in 1999 and as with the successor Liner 3500 and 3600 will have 3.30m diameter rotors and the ability to gather from 9.90m to 12.50m in a pass. All Liner models have seen a few detail changes during their production run, largely aimed at improving dependability, ease of set up or features (see Model Improvements). The Liner 3500 introduced in 2011 followed the same design template as its predecessor. A key change was the new design of rotor head with spline as opposed to ‘lemon’ oval mounts for the tine arms. The very first Liner 3000 had a ‘pin and hole’ fitting system – see profi 8/2001 in the Test Centre. The Liner 3500 was a pretty strong seller, with these models now…

With the merging of Fiat, Laverda and Hesston, the Fiatagri brand was born. When the now classic 90-series tractor models hit the market in 1984, it coincided with the debut of the now iconic 'ear of corn' Fiatagri logo. With a line of tractors, combines and foragers, the brand was ready to take on the world. On the tractor side of things, Fiat had built a reputation for simple, sturdy and relatively inexpensive tractors, with even its earlier models boasting proper four-wheel drive. In certain markets such as Germany, the Italian tractor maker was up against stiff competition from the likes of 'local' firms such as Deutz-Fahr, Fendt, John Deere, Schlüter and others that often offered more features. Moreover, this competition is still on-going today, as manufacturers battle for market…

Clarke and Simpson Auctioneers held a timed online dispersal auction for Messrs P F and R Lintott due to retirement and sale of the farm at Upper Grove Farm, Rendham, near Saxmundham, Suffolk. The sale comprised of an excellent range of modern hay and straw equipment, low hour, modern John Deeres and vintage tractors, together with a wide range of livestock equipment, tools, spares and farming bygones. A large amount of the machinery had been owned from new or nearly new. The lots ended at one minute intervals and if a bid is placed in the last five minutes, the finish time was extend by five minutes. Undoubtedly the star of the sale was a 2011 John Deere 6430 Premium with a H310C loader that sold for an incredible £54,000.…

LELY TESTS AUTONOMOUS ZERO GRAZING CONCEPT The Exos is believed to be the first concept that autonomously zero grazes, loads and feeds fresh grass. The technical details are under wraps, but we can reveal the electrically-powered vehicle, which can work 24 hours a day, constantly monitors the percentage of fresh grass in the ration and also collects field data. Already working on test farms, the goal with the first prototypes is to collect as much information as possible about autonomously harvesting grass. Lely plans to further develop the concept during the next few years and is also investigating using it to apply liquid fertilisers. It is not known how much the autonomous vehicle will cost or when it will be commercially available. OPICO BRINGS CHRONO TO THE UK Following comprehensive field…

KEY POINTS ▶ The 4AX has a simple design but impresses with its automatic boom control and quick folding. ▶ Upgraded with a permanent system clean, single nozzle control and automatic section control, this trailed sprayer is still well loaded with spec. ▶ The filling and suction capacity of the induction hopper are average. When Horsch Leeb started selling trailed sprayers, it was with the high-spec, stainless steel tank GS, this was later joined by the plastic tank LT but it was just not hitting the right note for the 24m boom segment, which is where the 4AX slots in. Today, Horsch sells around 100 trailed sprayers into the UK and Ireland with all of the 4AX machines landing in the UK coming with a 24m boom, while Irish growers…

KEY POINTS ▶ Lurking under the bonnet of the 8280 TTV is a 6.1-litre Deutz engine with twin turbos for a maximum output of 287hp. ▶ The new stepless transmission reaches 40km/hr at just 1,220rpm. Top speeds of 50 and 60km/hr are an option. ▶ There is just the one 8-series model available right now. As on-farm horsepower has gone up, having a decent offering in the 200-300hp bracket has become essential for any serious tractor manufacturer. While it sells the 8,200kg, 181kW/246hp 7250 TTV and the 11,800kg, 217kW/295hp 9290 TTV models, there was a noticeable gap in the Deutz-Fahr product range, and this has now been plugged by the 8280 TTV with a max output of 211kW/287hp and weighing in at 9,500kg. For now, this is the only model…

KEY POINTS ▶ The Twist 600P has a maximum working width of 6.00m and can be mounted on the front or rear. ▶ With the rake installed on the front, the tractor tyres aren't trampling the grass. Such trampling would require the tines to be set lower. ▶ In the featured spec, the Twist 600P carries a price tag of £12,900. Even if you overlook the efficiency aspect of rowing up while baling, there's an interesting forage benefit to using a front-mounted rake. The crop is not pressed down into the ground by the tractor wheels, which would then require the tines to be set slightly lower and run the risk of gathering up stones and soil. Front-mounted rakes are not a new concept. Elho, after all, has offered such…

KEY POINTS ▶ Ho se markings are most effective when the same colour is used on the implement and tractor. ▶ Ne xt to coloured tape, cable ties are probably the most cost-effective option and are quick to install. ▶ Ha ndles are particularly suited to machines with a variety of hoses. Which hydraulic hose goes into which coupler. Rather than take the ‘suck it and see’ approach that could see two different functions operated by the same spool, or a hydraulic pump blowing seals because it was operated in reverse, it can pay to invest in some proper hose markings. Here we present a few possibilities. Don’t forget the tractor While newer tractors usually have differentcoloured symbols on the dust protector caps, older machines can lack any form of…

So…what’s Agrirouter? It’s a independent hub for sharing data between machines and between software. Funded initially by makers of machinery and data-based systems and compatible with most major equipment brands, its service is free to end-users. Security and privacy look to be good: Agrirouter says its system takes only information selected by the user, then transfers it solely between the locations specified by the user. No data is permanently retained. How can you use it? One way is creating maps for targeted application of fertiliser, seed or pesticide and sharing them with your operator, contractor and agronomist. The following steps show how to produce a seed rate map for a Grimme Matrix beet drill and send it to a CCI 1200 ISObus terminal, using Agrirouter and the ‘My Data Plant’…

The coronavirus has hampered progress, but the Fendt plant at Marktoberdorf is on target to produce more than 18,700 new tractors this year. Short of the long-standing target of 20,000 in 2020, and down on the peak of 18,940 units in 2019, it is still a satisfactory number in this challenging Covid year. Speaking at the international press launch of the 200 Vario, Momentum planter and 1100 Vario MT tracked tractors from the Fendt Forum in Marktoberdorf, managing director Christoph Gröblinghoff of Fendt EME (Europe, Middle East), forecasts a roughly 6.0% decline in overall tractor sales in the region from 171,000 in 2019 to around 160,000 units this year. Some 16,700 of this year’s Fendt tractor production was delivered to customers in the EME region, where Fendt claims a 10.5% share…

KEY POINTS ▶ The front mower has undergone detailed improvements. ▶ The 7100T BX is the firm’s first ISObus-controlled mower. ▶ Issues with the hydraulic rams have been eliminated. There is a growing demand for triple mowers as on-farm horsepower rises, with these wider working machines enabling farmers and contractors to drop a lot of grass quickly to optimise sugar levels and wilt times. One such combination is the Vicon Extra 732FT front and 7100T BX rear mower conditioner set-up, which we have been putting through its paces this season. The test unit came kitted out with Vicon's BX grouper, which wasn't installed on the rear mowers in our 2018 driving impression. Changes to front mower detail The Extra 700FT unit is seen as more of a progression of the…

KEY POINTS ▶ In Versu models, the G series is equipped with a 110l/min swash plate pump and the SmartTouch multi-function armrest. ▶ The six-speed powershift transmission has a variety of automatic functions. Operation is very similar to when using a CVT. ▶ Many settings can be saved in the driver profile section and transferred to other Valtra tractors with SmartTouch. The automatic transmission doesn't have any additional memories. Carrying extra kilos is not ideal if you need a sprightly runaround. And this was the case for Valtra with the N104, 114 and 124, which shared the same long, heavy chassis used in the other models up to the N174. This is why the Finnish maker has been back at the drawing board, to come up with the more svelte…

KEY POINTS ▶ The UF02 has a new control layout, tank capacities up to 2,000-litre and 25cm nozzle spacing. ▶ The up to 1,500-litre front tank and up to 2,000 litre rear tank turn the tractor into a self-propelled sprayer, provided it has enough payload and the owner enough cash in the bank. ▶ The featured combination carries a price tag of nearly £86,000. As well as more tech, the latest range of Amazone mounted sprayers also offer more capacity. In fact, if you want to see where the range has changed take a look at our 10/2017 driving impression of the then flagship UF1801 and FT1001 front tank combination and Easier attachment First up, is a new coupling system. For the UF02 range, Amazone developed new storage wheels (with…

KEY POINTS ▶ The AmaTron TwinApp is compatiable with Android and IOS devives. ▶ The app is free of charge, but activating it on the Amatron 4 terminal requires a one-off fee of €300. ▶ Wi-Fi is used for the connection which also links to Agrirouter. The AmaTron 4 is currently one of the most advanced and universal ISObus compatible terminals. Special features include the touchscreen with swipe technology and a proximity sensor for showing buttons (see profi 7/2020). It is also keenly priced at £2,280 but you do need to include activation fees. But at 8” it is not that big compared to some competitors. If you plan to use it for section control, parallel guidance, site-specific management as well as job tasks, then it is worth considering a…

Held in conjunction with joint auctioneers Fox Bennett, Brown and Co were instructed to disperse a range of arable machinery at Burton Fields Farm, Burton Hinckley, Leicestershire, due to a change in a business structure of R and T Ensor (Farmers). Predominantly tractors and cultivation equipment, bidding was buoyant and again exceeding expectations. Highlights included a 2012 John Deere 8360RT rubber tracked crawler on 2,800 hours with 40km/hr AutoPowr stepless transmission, on 30” tracks, with Starfire 3000 receiver and 1800 screen, This was sold at £75,500, while a 2012 6210R on 6,000 hours, 50km/hr AutoPowr transmission, guidance and 900kg front weight taking second spot. In the blue corner, a 2007 New Holland T7030 Power Command 50km/hr, with four manual spools and 4,385 hours took £28,500. A similar 2007 T7040 Power…