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The new MF 6700 Global Series will soon arrive in the Australian and New Zealand markets.
Massey Ferguson has launched three new tractors in its MF 6700 Global Series, soon to arrive in New Zealand and Australia.
Delivering up to 132hp, these represent the largest, most powerful models in MF ’s Global series of sturdy, straightforward, all-purpose tractors, which now covers three ranges in the 70 – 130 hp sector.
The MF 6700 series has a 2.5m wheelbase and 5.2 tonne linkage capacity, making them ideal loader tractors capable of handling heavy loads and suitable for livestock and mixed farming, or even as a second or third main tractors on arable farms.
They are powered by an AGCO Power 4.4L four-cylinder Tier 2 mechanical injection engine, which provides low cost operation and maintenance. Power and torque are said to be excellent, with low maintenance and operating costs.
All models are equipped with a 12 x 12 synchronised mechanical transmission offering six synchronised gears in two ranges and a top speed of 40km/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 clutchless shifting on the go.
In the paddock the gearbox provides 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, and a second 41L/min pump is 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 and uses linkage arm sensors to provide 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 offered as 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 power auxiliary control boxes and equipment.
The 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, and 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; these all offer a choice of lift capacities and reach, and control via the integrated Massey Ferguson joystick.
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