Transmissions factory for big brands
Italian tractor manufacturer Argo Tractors, builders of the McCormick, Landini and Valpadana marques, has opened a new factory to develop and manufacture transmissions for those brands.
They are available in 12F+12R speed mechanical (synchro shuttle) transmission or a hydraulic (power shuttle) versions with modulation control which offers 16F+16R speeds
Platform and cab versions are offered, ideal for all types of farming from hay-making to front loader tasks, the company says.
They also suit orchard and vineyard use since their overall width can be as narrow as 1.73m.
The compact range is powered by Deutz Tier 4 engines with DOC oxidation catalyst, which do not require a DPF filter and subsequent regeneration cycles at high temperature.
The tractors come with a servo-assisted mechanical or electro-hydraulically engaged PTO, and a 49L/min + 28L/min steering circuit with two rear remote valves. Mechanically controlled rear linkage provides 2700kg lift capacity upgradeable to 3400kg with an additional cylinder. Argo’s own front axle has a limited slip system for optimum traction and electro-hydraulic 4WD engagement.
Noted for its specialised tractors, Landini is showing its REX series with new design features such as cab restyling – especially functional use of colour – and bonnets made of polymeric materials for superior strength and weather resistance.
The core parts of the tractor remain unchanged, AgTek says.
The ‘F’(fruit), ‘GE’ (ground effect-low) and ‘GT’ (standard) versions are powered by 3- or 4-cylinder Perkins engines with maximum power ratings from 68hp to 110hp. Two transmissions are available, the basic version having three ranges and five gears providing 15 + 15 speed ratios.
An optional transmission, ‘PowerFive’, is built on the same architecture but also has an electro-hydraulic HI-LO that doubles the speeds available to 30+30. A de-clutch button on ‘power reverse’ transmission eases gear shifting. Also available is a creeper which provides up to 40 + 40 speed ratios by operating only on the two low ranges.
A split hydraulic circuit has 100L/min flow in the triple pump configuration, supplying up to six control valves and the rear power lift with 2600kg maximum lifting capacity (3250kg for the GT version).
Meanwhile, showing at the SIMA exhibition in Paris last month was the articulated version of the Landini 9000 series, important in the maker’s high-range equal-wheel tractors.
The 9095 and 90105 models feature FPT 4-cylinder 3.2L Tier 3 engines with 88hp and 95hp power ratings, respectively.
One of the principal features of the 9000 Series is its Argo Tractors original 16 FWD + 16 REV mechanical synchro shuttle and creeper as standard equipment (from 0.8 to 40km/h).
All functions can be operated by easy, user-friendly controls with balanced integration of mechanics, hydraulics and electronics.
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