All-purpose machines

With power up to 132hp, these are the largest, most powerful models in MF’s Global Series -- sturdy, straightforward, all-purpose tractors in three variants in the 70-130hp sector.

 The MF 6700 Series has a 2.5m wheelbase and 5.2t linkage capacity, making them ideal loader tractors capable of handling heavy loads; they suit livestock and mixed farming, or could serve as a second or third main tractor on arable farms.

Power comes from an AGCO Power 4.4L, four-cylinder Tier 2 mechanical injection engine, which enables low cost operation and maintenance, excellent power and torque, and low maintenance. 

All models have a 12 x 12 synchronised mechanical transmission, with six synchronised gears in two ranges and a top speed of 40 km/h. 

Direction changes are made simply using the standard power shuttle, providing fingertip forward/reverse shifts without using the clutch as well as a button on the gear lever for clutch-less shifting on the go. In the paddock the gearbox has seven gears in the important 4-12km/h field working range, and a practical overlap of speeds to ensure it is possible to pull away with a laden trailer without the need to change ranges. 

A high-pressure gear pump supplies 57L/min hydraulic flow for the rear linkage, with a second 41L/min pump dedicated to the auxiliary spool valves. A separate pump delivers 27L/min for auxiliary circuits including the steering, 4WD, diff-lock engagement and PTO control. 

When extra flow is required, perhaps when using a frontloader, the primary and secondary pumps can combine their flows to provide 98L/min to the auxiliary system. Two double acting spool valves with float are fitted as standard and a third spool with flow divider is optional. 

The three-point linkage has a maximum lift capacity of 5200kg, using linkage arm sensors to achieve accurate draft and position control through Massey Ferguson’s electronic hitch control (ELC) system. 

A choice of three PTO speeds (540/540E/1000 rpm) is standard, with engagement via independent PTO (IPTO) multi-disc clutch engaged electro-hydraulically to ease driveline stresses by taking up the drive gradually.

In the cab, controls are grouped logically, with the right-hand console housing the throttle and spool valve controls, while a small ‘mouse-like’ control fits into the operator’s hand to control the electronic linkage.

At the rear, a range of sockets are provided to power auxiliary control boxes and equipment. 

The operator’s dashboard presents a mix of analogue and digital displays, showing all essential information including a performance monitor to provide information on work rates and area worked, as well as advanced diagnostic capabilities. 

A degree of automation to make life easier, includes electro-hydraulic activation of the differential lock and 4WD.

To complete the package, a range of frontloaders, including the MF 900X and MF Professional series loader ranges, are standard with mechanical self-levelling, and a range of non-self-levelling loaders are also available for New Zealand, all with a choice of lift capacities and reach, and control via the integrated Massey Ferguson joystick.