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T8 Tier 4B
E
ros Gualandi is a board member of the
cooperative Il Raccolto, a network of agri-
cultural firms across Emilia Romagna, in
Northern Italy. “New Holland to us is inno-
vation with reliability” he says. “There are
continuous technological improvements
to the machines, and their overall trust-
worthiness increases year on year. This
means less downtime, more production,
lower costs. The new T8 series represents
this quest for increased mechanisation
and technological innovation in the field
of precision farming, with lower fuel con-
sumption, better overall sustainability, and
a healthier produce. These factors have all
been key to the growth and profitability
of our network, and we owe a lot to New
Holland”.
“Higher efficiency, lower costs”
Eros Gualandi
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Italy
N
ew Holland has upgraded its family of T8
tractors, providing them with the full benefits of
the new
ECOBlue™ Hi-eSCR technology for
compliance with Tier 4B emissions standards
. Each
model sees an improvement in engine performance
characteristics, expanding the versatility of the T8
tractors to handle many varied tasks. The new T8
mounts the FPT Industrial Cursor 9 engines, at the
forefront of the industry not only in terms of emissions,
fuel consumption and overall performance, but also with
controlled operating costs. With an engine oil change
required only
every 600 hours
, maintenance costs
are minimised. The Cursor engine is tuned to work in
harmony with the Auto Command™ transmission. With
four points of full mechanical drive, and never less than
50%mechanical drive, coupled with the four automated
operating modes, Auto Command™ delivers the operating
simplicity that today’s drivers require from a continuously
variable transmission. The changes go way beyond the
engines. The upgrades on the T8 include a standard
Intelliview™ IV touch screen monitor
, a new Multi
Function Handle with more tactile buttons and backlit
function keys for night time operation, and LED lighting
packages. It is understood that a comfortable operator
is more productive and definitely the upgrade to the T8
Series introduces a host of improvements that result in
greater comfort for the operator and reduce their fatigue
when working long days. On Ultra Command™ models,
Ground Speed Management target speeds are now set
using a conveniently located thumb wheel - easy. The
T8 range now comes with the option for
SmartTrax™
technology
, that was developed by New Holland to
provide maximum traction in difficult conditions, but
without the usual limitations of a twin tracked tractor.
The combination of rear tracks and a conventional
front axle has proved its worth in field tests, and is now
finally available for customers. The best of both worlds.
The principle is based on the idea that is central to any
tracked vehicle: the larger the footprint, the better the
traction, and the lower the soil compaction. With a
larger footprint you can put more power on the ground
and increase the drawbar power. For some growers,
the benefits will be in tractive effort, whilst for others,
the reduction in ground pressure could facilitate earlier
access to fields in the Spring, when the land may still
be moist. Either way, that brings a boost to year-round
productivity. The SmartTrax™ triangle design puts a lot
of biting surface on the ground. Power transmission is
ensured by a positive drive between the drive wheel and
the lugs on the inner side of the tracks. The continuous,
heavy-duty tensioning system makes sure that the
correct track tension is maintained even in difficult
working condition. It uses an automatic, hydraulic system
that needs no operator input, for the highest levels of
simplicity and reliability. SmartTrax™ is available in three
widths to suit many varied operations. 18” wide belts
facilitate working between planted rows, or straddling
bed propagation. The 24” and 30” belt widths are
better suited to tillage applications, where tractive effort
is the principal requirement. With configuration options
that can address both wheeled and track requirements,
the T8 Range can now provide the high horsepower
solution for more growers than ever before.
SmartTrax™: traction,
manoeuvrability
and comfortable ride
T8. Better performance, lower emissions
The range now has a new Tier 4B engine and enhanced features
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