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Valtra has released the sixth-generation S-Series tractor range for Australia and New Zealand.
Manufactured at its Suolahti factory in Finland, Valtra has released the sixth-generation S-Series tractor range for Australia and New Zealand.
The Series gains a new engine, transmission and cabin from the previous version, with six models from 280–416hp, each powered by a new Agco- Power 8.4 litre engine which, says Mark Hamilton- Manns, product marketing manager for Valtra in ANZ, meets Stage V regulations without the need for EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation).
“Using SCR (AdBlue) and avoiding EGR improves the engine’s combustion efficiency and means the engine runs cooler,” he says.
A single turbocharger layout and long-stroke engine develops maximum power at 1,850rpm, with peak torque produced at only 1,500rpm. The flagship S416 produces up to 1,750Nm of torque – 9% more than its predecessor, while fuel consumption is reduced by 3%. In operation, the S416 always has maximum power and torque. Its siblings have between 20–30hp boost for specific operating conditions where PTO, implement or transport conditions require additional power.
The ML260 CVT transmission, with field and transport operating ranges, uses an upgraded hydraulic pump and heavy-duty PTO drive train, while the rear axle diameter is increased to 125mm to handle the higher torque output and effective power delivery to the ground.
“Combining the new engine with the updated transmission increases efficiency, and fuel consumption is reduced, compared to its predecessor,” says Mark Hamilton-Manns.
The S6-Series shares a similar cab frame to the latest N, T and Q Series models, offering improved air distribution at various levels around the cab, with the option of TwinTrac, reverse drive controls, or the Skyview cab for greater vertical visibility.
Valtra Unlimited features will be available for all sixth generation S Series models, including the popular Central Lubrication System (CLS) and Central Tyre Inflation System (CTIS). The latter is controlled via ISOBUS and displays actual tyre pressures on the SmartTouch screen.
The SmartTouch user interface is available with features including Smart- Turn automatic headland turning, offering Part Field Mode, U-Turn, Y-Turn and K-Turn turning patterns.
“Our SmartTouch user interface makes Valtra smart farming technology the easiest in the market. We are working on new technology features which will soon benefit our customers,” explains Mark.
The S6 wheelbase is 93mm longer than the recently released Q-Series tractors at 3,092mm, with weight distribution without ballast at 45% on the front axle and 55% to the rear, with a maximum gross operating weight of eighteen tonnes.
A rear linkage lift capacity of 12 tonnes is complemented by the optional front linkage with a maximum lift of 5.8 tonnes. Hydraulic oil requirements are met with the base Eco unit producing two hundred litres/min at just 1,650rpm, while the option of twin 200 l/min pumps is available, with six ESCVs including one with flow rates up to 170 litres/min.
The S6 has separate transmission and hydraulic oils, importantly eliminating oil contamination from shared implements damaging the transmission, with reduced service costs due to the long oil change intervals.
Massey Ferguson has announced a strategic supply partnership with International Tractors Limited (ITL), a manufacturer of low-horsepower and compact tractors, with recognised brands such as Sonalika and Sollis, to expand its portfolio with a new tractor range.
With the biannual Italian EIMA machinery Expo less than a month away, Case IH has taken out a Technical Evolution award for the Advanced Vehicle Suspension system available on its Optum 360–440 series tractors.
The Advanced Vehicle Suspension system, available on Optum 360, 390, and 440 models, responds to changing conditions, automatically adjusting how the suspension reacts to absorbs shocks and controlling vehicle movement.
In operation, sensors monitor the vibrations transmitted from the tractor chassis to the operator cabin, allowing the system to adjust suspension damping in real time. The control system incorporates key priorities, such as comfort at lower speeds and stability as speed increases, while also reacting to factors such as lower tyre pressures, where the tyres absorb more of the initial shock.
Case IH said as suspension requirements change throughout the working day, as tractors move between the paddock and road transport, the system manages suspension response in the background as tasks, speeds and conditions change, leaving the operator without the need to make manual adjustments.
Richard Hollins, Optum series tractors global product manager, said: “Pioneering technology must earn its place in the working day. Farmers and contractors will judge an investment by what it delivers, including manageable ownership costs, dependable up-time and the versatility to tackle different jobs. With AVS, we are putting intelligent control to work for comfort and stability, without giving the operator another setting to manage.”
Organised by FederUnacoma, the Italian Agricultural Machinery Manufacturers Federation, the contest has been part of EIMA since 1986, with the Technical Evolution distinction awarded to products that introduce original improvements to solutions already manufactured or patented.
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