With new tractors ranging from 110hp to 215hp it will be one of the widest range of new Valtra tractor offerings at the Fieldays in some time.
The 171hp N163 will be the star of the stand due to its power-to-cylinder ratio. Producing 163hp as standard and up to 171hp with power boost, from only four cylinders, the N163 will have the highest HP of a four cylinder tractor in New Zealand. Yet it is nimble and comfortable, the company says. And it has new software, transmission and new engine technology “to create a reliable and user-friendly machine that provides optimal performance in all conditions. Some features include the inclusion of headland GPS software which is sure to be of interest to contractors.”
The 130hp N113 and 160hp N143 have also been released as part of the 3rd generation of the N series and the company says all models have been made more agile and suitable for loader work thanks to a redesigned front end of the chassis which provides a tighter turning angle for front tyres.
A lot of work has gone into the brand’s lower horsepower tractors too with the 101hp A93 being released for the first time in New Zealand. The A93 and A83 will be the first A series Valtra in New Zealand with the easy to use HiTech shuttle gearing.
AGCO’s Valtra product manager, Saviour Mangion, says it will make using the tractor safe and easy. “The hydraulic hand brake, integrated with the shuttle lever, provides a much safer and more user-friendly experience.”
A hydraulic controlled multidisc clutched two-speed PTO will also be a standard feature on the A3 Series, says Mangion, as will a unique autotraction feature and automated 4WD system.
The company’s 6-cylinder higher-horsepower range has been expanded too, with a 170hp T163e and a 215hp T213. The interior has been overhauled for long hours and it has improved torque and fuel saving capabilities.
Also available is the maker’s System 150, an autopilot based on satellite positioning technology capable of steering the tractor with great precision to within a few centimeters.
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