New MF tractor series launched
Massey Ferguson has announced the launch of the new MF 9S Series, which includes six models with powers from 285hp to 425hp.
This compact tractor range boasts excellent agility, power and stability, and they are ideal for nursery work, vegetable harvesting, and orchard and vineyard applications.
With power outputs 84hp (MF3640) and 102hp (MF3660), these nimble tractors have responsive common rail engines and industry leading fuel economy, Agco says.
The common rail engines perfect suit specialist tractor users’ main tasks of spraying and transport, plus cultivation and lighter duties. Maximum power is developed at just 2000rpm – more power at the PTO and lower fuel consumption and noise.
Constant power at 1800-2200rpm enables operators to throttle back and work at lower revs, saving fuel and the need to change gear.
A further benefit of the tractors’ electronic engine management is greater convenience and control with a new electronic hand throttle, plus engine speed memory.
Further boosting output and convenience, both MF3600 model tractors are available with a new 24/12 power shuttle transmission compatible with the SpeedShift two-speed PowerShift unit. Together these features maximise control and convenience for the operator.
The 24/24 mechanical shuttle transmission is optional on both models. A new declutch button, fitted to the top of the gearlever, allows operators to change a mechanical gear, stop and pull away without having to use the clutch foot pedal.
The SpeedShift button, alongside the de-clutch control on the gear knob, ‘splits’ each of the four gears, under load. This provides a total of 24 forward speeds and 12 reverse, from the four gears in three ranges. PowerShift operation is easy and simply involves pressing the SpeedShift button to change up or down.
A new interior for cabs, available on all V, S and F versions, offers better comfort and control.
Externally, a new vertical exhaust pipe improves visibility by ‘disappearing’ behind the cab post. Inside there are new switches and layout along with new levers to control the three point linkage and hydraulic valves.
Operators will appreciate the new Grammer pneumatic suspension seat and noticeably quieter environment.
The MF3640 is available in vineyard, special and fruit versions; the MF3660 in fruit version.
