New Holland Agriculture is launching updated T4 LP (low profile) specialty tractors,
complementing the recently-upgraded T4 F (fruit), N (narrow) and V (vineyard) models.
Designed to meet the needs of orchard fruit producers, hill/mountain farmers, small
livestock units and those requiring a tractor with a low centre of gravity or which can
access low buildings, the new T4 LP tractors have been improved in multiple areas to
further enhance comfort, performance and efficiency. They are available with rollover
protection, or with flat floor cab for operator comfort and Class 4 filtration that can
remove incoming air impurities, including spray mist.
Offering 518Nm maximum torque at just 1,300rpm and 40% torque back-up, the
addition of a new 120hp (rated) flagship model to meet the increasing power demands
from users of this tractor type means there are now five T4 LP models. All feature FPT
F5C four-cylinder engines starting at 75hp (rated) and with 40km/hr Shuttle Command
16/16 transmissions, although there are multiple further transmission options. New hood
styling matches that on other T4 Specialty tractors but is tailored to provide a low hood
and complement T4 LP models’ low centre of gravity, while also concealing the exhaust
after-treatment package. New LED lighting significantly enhances illumination.
There are two front axle options, to match the wider track settings sought by some
orchard, vegetable and hill farm owners, and both are equipped with electrohydraulic
4wd management and a limited slip differential for maximum traction and safety in hilly
circumstances. Flange-to-flange distance of the standard front axle is 1,460mm, while
for those requiring a wider stance the T4 LP tractors are optionally available with a Category 1.0 axle with 1,585mm distance. This allows the fitting of tyre sizes up to
380/75 R20, matched by 540/65 R28 rears, to meet the needs of users requiring track
settings of 24, 28 or 30 inches, resulting in an overall width of 1,588 to 2,500mm. To
increase traction, stability and to reduce soil compaction it is also possible to specify
Pneutrac long-footprint tyres. Wider front fender extensions designed specifically for the
T4 LP are fitted to maintain tractor cleanliness, while the rear fenders have flexible
extensions to accommodate the wider track widths.
With a 2,500kg load capacity, the upgraded front axle makes T4 LP tractors well-suited
to working with front implements to make jobs faster and easier. A 2,000kg hitch and
1,000rpm PTO, plus up to four hydraulic services, are available at the front, while at the
rear the standard specification comprises a 2,900kg hitch, 540rpm PTO with further
speeds optional, and up to ten rear and four mid-mounted remote valves.
The new T4 LP inherits many other features from other tractors in the T4 Specialty
range. All models can be ordered with a flat-deck VisionView™ cab offering the lowest
noise level in the segment, at 71 dB(A), and ROPS/FOPS compliance, for safety and front
loader compatibility. Cab models are also available with Blue Cab™ 4 patented Category
2 and 4 double filtration, ensuring maximum protection from dust, pollen and spray mist.
Updated controls throughout the cab include features from larger New Holland tractors
such as an InfoView™ digital instrument cluster to manage key controls and settings. A
new electro-hydraulic PTO control simplifies engagement, with a wet clutch to protect
transmission components from high torque peaks.
“We continue to reinforce our specialty tractor offering, an area where New Holland is
particularly strong,” says Carlo Lambro, Brand President New Holland Agriculture.
“The new T4 Specialty series, including the LP models, is the result of listening to the
specific requests of our customers and the wide range of special application needs they
have. Extending the family means there is something to suit every need.”