Claiming a 60-year edge in specialty tractor innovation, the company says this new model “further enriches its industry-leading range”.
The distributor’s operations manager Kyle Baxter says “the entire T4 F/N/V range has an upgraded hydraulic and PTO offering, and our customers operating on steep terrain will appreciate the mechanical park lock, which holds the tractor dead still when parked”.
Speciality customers are demanding more and are doing more specialised work that necessitate a high power output in a compact package, Baxter says. The T4.105 satisfies this requirement.
Power comes from a 4.5L turbo charged and intercooled Nef engine fully compliant with B100, 100% biodiesel. Maximum power of 106hp is achieved at 2300 rpm and a 31% torque rise means the T4.105 is able to tackle the most demanding tasks, such as power harrowing.
Operator comfort is much enhanced by a complete overhaul of the cab on the entire range.
All controls have been precision placed: all key tractor functions have been repositioned and grouped on the right hand console for immediate and intuitive operation including the rear remote valve controls, together with the front and rear linkage controls. The front part of the rear fenders has also been completely redesigned to offer a more natural operating position for the throttle and clutch pedals.
The T4 F/N/V range now features a factory-fitted dedicated mid-mount block with up to four remote valves.
The zero-leakage, proportional electronic mid-mount valves are controlled by a new electronic joystick which “falls perfectly to hand” on the end of the right-hand control console.
A dedicated motor connection guarantees up to 20L/minute of flow is always available, and it is activated in the cab via an on-off switch; a specific dial guarantees precision flow control.
The T4 F/N/V is good for gradients up to 45%. So for maximum parking safety New Holland has developed the mechanical park-lock to work with the Dual Command transmission. This ensures a 100% lock on the transmission, and prevents any forward or reverse creep when parked on steep inclines, even when a fully laden trailer is hitched. The park-lock is engaged either via a dedicated lever or via a specific ‘gate’ on the creeper lever. The park-lock must be manually deactivated before drive can be engaged.
The reduction in the PTO operating speeds by as much as 5% has cut fuel consumption. 540 PTO speed is now attained at 1958 engine rpm, whereas 1000 speed is achieved at 2000 engine rpm.
Improved PTO flexibility is a standout, New Holland says, as the speed at which maximum engine power is achieved has been matched to that of the PTO for greater flexibility under load.
New Holland is imported in New Zealand by C B Norwood Distributors Ltd.
Tel. 06 356 4920
www.newholland.co.nz
