Massey Ferguson Reveals Ethanol-Powered Tractor Engine Concept at Agrishow 2026
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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.
