The new frontier in farm tractors

March/April 2011 No. 14–15
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A guide to
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The new frontier
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March/April 2011 No. 14–15
Kondinin Group’s Ben White discusses the
National Variety Trial results featured in
February’s Group Talk with ACE Radio at the
Wimmera Machinery Field Days.
Rain doesn’t
dampen crowds
at Wimmera
Despite more than 40 millimetres of rain
falling on the eve of the Wimmera Field Day
in Horsham, Victoria, farmers from across
the State stepped out to attend the three-day
event during March.
Farmers in the area had experienced a
trying season with the threat of locusts
forecast early on and then a prolonged
harvest due to the well above-average rainfall.
Some farmers were yet to finish harvest.
Despite the conditions growers were
generally bouyed by full silos and positive
grain prices.
Kondinin Group’s latest release, Field Crop
Herbicide Guide 8 was well received as
farmers tackled summer weeds. The popular
manual features more than 500 pages on
new and existing herbicides including
specific weed control, crop suitability and
application advice. One member described it
as his ‘spraying bible’.
Don’t miss seeing the Kondinin Group
team at your State’s field day this year.
FielD DAyS
Register for Farm Day, May 28–29
Are you ready to participate in Farm
Day?
Farm Day provides an opportunity for
Australian farming families to open their
gates to a city family for a day of handson
fun and learning.
The event provides an experience
which is becoming increasingly
uncommon for city families and aims to
demonstrate how a modern farm
business operates and foster a greater
understanding of farming among urban
Australians.
Families can participate in Farm Day
on either day during the weekend of May
28 and 29, 2011.
We heard it on Twitter
A selection of March and April’s favourite
and most informative ‘tweets’ as tweeted by
some of our more than 350 followers.
SkyeEShannon
Toughest time ever in WA’s sheep meat
processing industry. Abattoir closures a
very real possibility.
ABC Rural
Meat supply ‘diabolical’ in WA: West
Australian meat processors are preparing
for the worst as sheep numbers continue
to fall.
look out for Kondinin Group at the
following Field Days throughout 2011
Field day State Dates
FarmFest Toowoomba, QLD June 7–9
Birchip Cropping Group Expo Birchip, VIC July 7
Mallee Machinery Field Days Speed, VIC August 3–4
AgQuip Gunnedah, NSW August 16–18
Dowerin Machinery Field Days Dowerin, WA August 24–25
Mingenew Expo Mingenew, WA September 15–16
Henty Machinery Field Days Henty, NSW September 20–22
Yorke Peninsula Field Days Kadina, SA September 27–29
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With support from Meat and
Livestock Australia and the Department
of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry,
the annual event enables farming
families to help city families understand
the business of farming, showcase their
farm and the work they do, and enjoy
the pleasure of seeing a city family
discover the world of farming.
To register visit
www.farmday.com.au
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Friend of Farm Day.
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Been speaking with potato growers – they
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Australian chips a few years ago @Hungry
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Plan.
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Contents
Assisting the front-wheel assist
selection process 2
Specifications table
100hp to 125hp (75kW to 93kW) 6
126hp to 150hp (94kW to 112kW) 10
151hp to 175hp (112kW to 130kW) 14
176hp to 200hp (131kW to 150kW) 18
201hp to 250hp (150kW to 187kW) 22
251hp to 300hp (187kW to 224kW) 26
300hp+ (224kW+) 28
Packing power with 4WD
and tracked tractors 32
Specifications table
Tracks up to 425hp (317kW)
rated engine power 34
Tracks more than 425hp (317kW)
rated engine power 34
Wheeled, articulated up to 425hp
(317kW) rated engine power 36
Wheeled, articulated over 425hp
(317kW) rated engine power 38
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At a glance
Tractor power requirement is
determined by application,
implement width, working
speed and time constraints.
Semi- and full-powershift
transmissions are most
common on FWA tractors. The
addition of creeper gear sets
and high-speed road gears are
also available, depending on
the application.
Most tractors are supplied with
a standard tyre size, but can
also be ordered with a range
of tyre profiles.
cabin comfort, such as seat
comfort and space, needs to
be an important consideration
when selecting a tractor.
ensure the considered machine
permits the simple installation
of the pA equipment you
already own, or intend to use.
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photos: Ben White
Assisting the
front-wheel assist
selection process
KoNDiNiN GRoup
Ben White
With more than 250, 75 kilowatt (100 horsepower) plus, front-wheel-assist (FWa)
tractors on the market, buying a new machine can be an onerous task, particularly
when each model can be configured and specified with numerous transmission, linkage
and hydraulic options. to clarify market offerings Kondinin Group engineer, Ben White
has waded through the specification charts and manufacturer advertorial to deliver a
comprehensive listing of FWa tractors.
Choosing a new tractor to suit your specific
requirements is a tricky task. With a massive range
of machines on the market, most of which can be
specified to suit a particular application, selecting
the most appropriate tractor can be a difficult
decision.
this buyer’s guide aims to
identify all of the tractors on the
market delivering rated engine
power of more than 75 kilowatt
(100 horsepower).
power specifications — apples and oranges
Power requirement is determined by application,
implement width, working speed and time
constraints. For maximum lifespan, tractors need to
work at less than 80 per cent of maximum power.
Matching this with an operating ground speed of at
least eight kilometres per hour should provide a
basis on which to select a tractor power
requirement.
One of the most confusing specifications listed in
brochures and online is the power output rating of
front-wheel-assist (FWA) tractors.
Through this research, Kondinin Group revealed
there is no one common denominator in terms of
power output specifications.
And while power take-off (PTO) output at rated
engine speed is preferred as the benchmark by
which the power of tractors can be compared,
many manufacturers do not list this.
As a result, the listings in the
specifications table are rated
engine power output in kilowatts
and horsepower.
While most manufacturers
will supply nominal power
output levels, for independently
tested PTO power output
figures, for exact results, it is a
Muscle power: Front-wheel-assist tractors are getting
bigger and more powerful while draft requirements
are reducing with the increased implementation of
minimum and zero-tillage practices.
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good idea to check the Nebraska tractor test website
at www.tractortestlab.unl.edu.
crunching the numbers on transmissions
There is a range of transmission options available
for most models. While semi- and full-powershift
transmissions are most common, the addition of
creeper gear sets and high-speed road gears are also
available depending on the application.
Probably the biggest change in FWA tractor
transmissions during the past decade has been the
availability of infinitely variable transmissions
(IVT). There are a number of alternative approaches
to IVTs with different manufacturers using various
combinations of hydraulics and gear sets to deliver
ground power at the most efficient engine speed
possible.
IVTs are now available in FWA tractors across all
power ranges.
For more information on how these transmissions vary
and operate see Farming Ahead, December 2003, No. 143.
New clean engine technology
Also be aware that newer engines complying to
the interim tier four (IT4) emissions standards may
use a number of different technologies. For example,
John Deere has opted for exhaust gas recirculation
(EGR). While other brands, such as Massey
Ferguson are employing selective catalytic reduction
(SCR). The latter injects diesel exhaust fluid (DEF)
into the exhaust stream in-front of a catalyst which
reduces CO 2 emissions.
For more information on SCR see Farming Ahead,
October 2010, No. 225.
Treading carefully with tyre and track widths
Most tractors are supplied with a standard tyre
size, but can also be ordered with a range of tyre
profiles.
For those looking to increase
their footprint but reduce ground
pressure, options to fit their
tractor with larger contact-area
tyres are available.
Controlled-traffic operators may also want to ask
both manufacturers and dealers about warranted
track width extensions.
In some cases, while manufacturers are not
willing to offer a warranty on wider axles or
extensions, local dealers have extended this warranty
exclusive of the manufacturer.
Crunching gears: Transmission choices are extensive with most FWA tractors now offering
either, or both, semi- and full-powershift. Becoming increasingly popular for its adaptability
and efficiency is the infinitely variable transmission (IVT).
Eco-friendly: The use of engine technologies such
as SCR from John Deere and EGR are becoming
more commonplace as manufacturers adhere to
interim tier four (IT4) emissions standards.
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Treading carefully: Tyre options are available
when ordering a new FWA tractor including
profiles offering a larger footprint, which are
claimed by manufacturers to reduce ground
pressure.
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Towards the white light: Lighting
packages are a common opt-in accessory
with manufacturers now offering buyers
the option of HID lighting.
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Welcome to the office: Look for a cabin that is
well laid out, has plenty of storage space for a
lunchbox and accessories and offers the operator
a comfortable ride in a well-suspended seat with
wide front and rear visibility.
Accessorising: Front-end loaders, ballast kits and linkage
options are all important considerations when designing
a FWA package to suit your operational requirements.
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cabin features
Considering the number of hours spent in the
cabin, cabin comfort needs to be an important
consideration when selecting a tractor. Seat comfort
and suspension with adequate adjustment is
important to preserve the operator’s back. A
comfortable cabin with good visibility will ultimately
reduce operator fatigue. Ensure cabin forward
visibility is adequate and that implements and hitch
points can be clearly seen from the driver’s
position.
air conditioning needs to be able
to cope with the hot australian
summer and cabin filtration should
be able to be easily accessed and
serviced, particularly if the tractor
is to be used for spraying.
Spotlight on lighting
Good quality lighting is essential for night-time
operation and many manufacturers now offer high
intensity gas discharge (HID) lighting packages.
Throwing a much whiter and brighter light, HID
lighting, while expensive as an option, provides
superior lighting outputs to regular halogen
lighting. A newer technology, light emitting diode
(LED) lighting, while not available from
manufacturers is expected to be seen on tractors
and machinery soon.
As an alternative to optioning new machines with
original equipment manufacturer (OEM) HID
lighting, HID and LED lighting can be purchased
aftermarket and added as required.
For more details on lighting options see this month’s
Farming Ahead, April 2011, No. 231.
Finance and accessories
It is essential to consult your accountant to
determine the most effective method of purchasing
your new tractor. If financing the equipment, it
might be worthwhile checking the manufacturer’s
finance packages. Industry sources report
manufacturers, many of which have an internal
credit department, are offering attractive finance
rates relative to some of the offerings for machinery
finance from the larger rural lenders.
Also consider packaging the accessories you may
require as part of your finance arrangements. Frontend
loaders, ballast weight kits, front linkage and
PTO options can all be tailored for your machine,
either by your dealer or as a factory option.
precision agriculture considerations
A major ‘accessory’ to consider today is the
precision agriculture (PA) componentry and
guidance system compatibility with the tractor.
Precision agriculture is used by the majority of
Kondinin Group members, many of which are now
on their second or third generation of system. When
investing in a FWA tractor ensure the machine your
looking at permits the simple installation of the PA
equipment you already own, or intend to use. While
the majority of machines are CAN-Bus compliant
and pre-wired (or ‘harnessed’). Check with your
dealer for confirmation that this is the case prior to
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Maintenance, service and backup
There are two considerations when it comes to
service. The first is the ease of which the tractor can
be serviced. Consider cleaning radiators, intercoolers,
air-conditioner components as well as the more
common grease point, filter, fuse, battery and fluid
access points.
Secondly, dealer reputations for service and
backup vary according to region and brand. If you
haven’t previously had dealings with a particular
dealer and are considering buying a new machine
from them, ask neighbours or other owners of that
brand about their service experiences.
Warranties will also vary between manufacturer,
so confirm the fine print when narrowing
down your search for the machine that is right
for you.
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The good oil: Consider the hydraulic flow requirements
of implements like airseeders and match these to
the FWA tractors on the shopping list. Many can be
optioned with high-flow hydraulic pumps if required. Service call: Consider all the facets
required when servicing FWA tractors.
Regular maintenance is more likely to
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Specifications table
100hp to 125hp (75kW to 93kW)
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Make Model Cylinders
(no.)
Engine
size
(L)
Rated
engine
power (hp)
Rated
engine
power (kW)
case iH JXU 105 4 4.5 106 79 167
Maxxum 100X 4 4.5 101 75 176
Fuel
capacity
(L)
Maxxum 110X 4 4.5 112 84 176
Maxxum110M/c 4 4.5 112 84 176
JXU 115 4 4.5 113 84 167
Maxxum 115X 6 6.7 117 87 250
Maxxum115M/c 6 6.7 117 87 250
Maxxum120M/c 4 4.5 121 90 176
challenger Mt445B 4 4.4 100 75 145
Mt455B 4 4.4 110 82 145
Mt465B 4 4.4 125 93 145
claas arion 420 4 4.5 105 78 175
arion 430 4 4.5 115 86 175
arion 510 cIS 4 4.5 105 78 200
arion 520 cIS 4 4.5 115 86 200
arion 610c 6 6.78 115 86 280
arion 610 cIS 6 6.78 115 86 280
Deutz agrotron K 420 4 4.04 112 84 180
agrotron K 610 6 6.06 119 89 180
agrotron M 600 6 6.06 121 90 270
Fendt 211 Vario V/p 3 3.3 100 75 125
411 Vario 4 4.04 100 75 245
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312 Vario 4 4.04 110 82 210
412 Vario 4 4.04 110 82 245
712 Vario 6 6.06 115 86 340
413 Vario 4 4.04 120 89 245

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Transmission PTO speed
(RPM)
Number of
SCVs
Hydraulic
capacity
(implement)
(L/s)
Lift capacity
— rear
(kgf)
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Lift capacity
— front
(kgf)
Weight
(kg)
Price
(inc GST)
Semi-powershift 24F/24R** 540/750/1000 2 59 – – 4250 $88,596
Semi-powershift 16F/16R** 540/750/1000 2 113 – – 4790 $101,668
Semi-powershift 16F/16R** 540/750/1000 2 113 – – 4790 $105,215
Semi-powershift 17F/16R** 540/750/1000 3 113 – – 4820 $116,235
Semi-powershift 24F/24R** 540/750/1000 2 59 – – 4250 $93,026
Semi-powershift 16F/16R** 540/750/1000 3 113 – – 4910 $111,057
Semi-powershift 17F/16R** 540/750/1000 3 113 – – 4940 $120,678
Semi-powershift 17F/16R** 540/750/1000 3 113 – – 4820 $122,070
powershift 16F/16R 540/1000/540e* up to 4 100/57* 3546/4168* – 4467 See local
dealer
powershift 16F/16R 540/1000/540e* up to 4 100/57* 3546/4168* – 4467 See local
dealer
powershift 16F/16R 540/1000/540e* up to 4 100/57* 3546/4168* – 4587 See local
dealer
powershift 16F/16R 540/1000/540e/1000e up to 4 98 5200 2800 4900 $94,545
powershift 16F/16R 540/1000/540e/1000e up to 4 98 5200 2800 4900 $97,845
powershift 24F/24R 540/1000/540e/1000e up to 6 110 6500 3200 5382 $109,945
powershift 24F/24R 540/1000/540e/1000e up to 6 110 6500 3200 5477 $117,645
powershift 16F/16R 540/1000/540e/1000e up to 4 98 6500 3200/4000* 5503 $103,345
powershift 24F/24R 540/1000/540e/1000e up to 6 110 6500 3200/4000* 6509 $122,045
powershift 24F/8R 36/12R* 540/540e/1000/1000e up to 4 26/35* 6220 2500 4440 $98,890
powershift 24F/8R 36/12R* 540/540e/1000/1000e up to 4 26/35* 6220 2500 4850 $109,890
powershift 24F/24R or 40F/40R* 540/540e/1000/1000e – 83/120* 9200 4000 5530 $120,890
Stepless vario 540/540e/1000/GS* up to 6 106 2775/3135 3080 $123,200
Stepless vario 540/540e/1000 4 110 6646 5400 $145,750
Stepless vario 540/540e/1000/GS* 4 78 5280/5382 4350 $140,690
Stepless vario 540/540e/1000 4 110 6646 5400 $153,780
Stepless vario 540/540e/1000 5 110 8501 6170 $164,890
Stepless vario 540/540e/1000 4 110 6646 5420 $162,690
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Make Model Cylinders
(no.)
Engine
size
(L)
Rated
engine
power (hp)
Rated
engine
power (kW)
Fuel
capacity
(L)
John Deere 6330 4 4.5 101 75 165/185*
6330 premium 4 4.5 105 78 185
Massey
Ferguson
7230 6 6.8 110 82 207/250*
6430 4 4.5 115 86 165/185*
6115D (cab) 4 4.5 118 88 158
6534 4 4.5 120 89 207/250*
6430 premium 4 4.5 120 89 185
6534 premium 4 4.5 120 89 207/250*
7330 6 6.8 125 93 250/305*
MF6455 4 4.4 105 78 130
MF5460 4 4.4 115 86 145
MF6460 4 4.4 115 86 145
MF5465 6 6.6 120 89 150
MF6465 6 6.6 120 89 270
MF5470 6 4.4 125 93 145
MF6470 4 4.4 125 93 145
MF7465 6 6.6 125 93 270
McCormick Mc110 4 4.4 102 76 196
Mc115 4 4.4 110 82 196
Mc120 6 6.7 117 87 265
MtX120 6 6.7 117 87 265
New Holland t6010 LS 4 4.5 101 75 176
t6010 plus 4 4.5 101 75 176
t5060 4 4.5 106 79 167
t6020 LS 4 4.5 112 84 176
t6020 elite 4 4.5 112 84 176
t6020 plus 4 4.5 112 84 176
t6030 LS 6 6.7 117 87 250
t6030 elite 6 6.7 117 87 176
t6030 plus 6 6.7 117 87 250
t6040 elite 4 4.5 122 91 176
Valtra N92 4 4.4 101 75 220
N101 4 4.4 110 82 220
N111e 4 4.4 124 93 220
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Transmission PTO speed
(RPM)
Number of
SCVs
Hydraulic
capacity
(implement)
(L/s)
Lift capacity
— rear
(kgf)
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Lift capacity
— front
(kgf)
Weight
(kg)
Price
(inc GST)
powrQuad 24F/24R 540/540e/1000 2 65/80* 4425/5130* * 4750 $87,745
powrQuad 24F/24R 540/540e/1000 4 71/110* 5832 * 4540 $101,174
autoQuad 24F/24R,IVt* 540/1000/540e* up to 4 66.2/109.8* 2683/3379* – 4660 $139,413
powrQuad 24F/24R 540/540e/1000 2 65/80* 5078/5832* * 4750 $91,336
powrReverser 9F/9R 540/1000 2/3* 66.6 6930 – 4260 $75,869
powrQuad 24F/24R 540/540e/1000 2 65/80* 5078/5832* * 5230 $95,852
powrQuad 24F/24R 540/540e/1000 4 71/110* 5832 * 4750 $107,311
powrQuad 24F/24R 540/540e/1000 4 71/110* 6587 * 4950 $112,839
autoQuad 24F/24R,IVt* 540/1000/540e* up to 4 66.2/109.8* 2683/3992* – 4660 $106,928
Semi-powershift 24F/24R** 540/540e/1000 2/4* 110 5850 2500* 4220 $99,900
Semi-powershift 16F/16R** 540/540e/1000 2/4* 57 6000 2500* 4320 $105,490
Semi-powershift 24F/24R** 540/540e/1000 2/4* 110 7100 2500* 4570 $118,690
Semi-powershift 16F/16R** 540/540e/1000 2/4* 57 6000 2800* 5400 $112,310
Semi-powershift 24F/24R** 540/540e/1000 2/4* 110 7100 2800*/4000* 5240 $128,590
Semi-powershift 16F/16R** 540/540e/1000 2/4* 57 6000 2500* 4510 $117,590
Semi-powershift 24F/24R** 540/540e/1000 2/4* 110 7100 2500* 4610 $128,920
cVt 540/540e/1000 up to 4 110 7600 2800*/4000* 5900 $153,010
Semi-powershift 16F/12R 540/1000 up to 3 109 5871 2800* 5400 See local
dealer
Semi-powershift 16F/12R 540/1000 up to 3 109 5871 2800* 5495 See local
dealer
Semi-powershift 16F/12R 540/1000 up to 4 109 5871 2800* 5830 See local
dealer
powershift 16F/12R 540/1000 3 109 5871/6602* 3500* 5400 See local
dealer
electro-shift (Semi pS) 16F/16R 540/1000 2/3* 113 7864* 5284* 4750 $106,414
electro-shift (Semi pS) 16F/16R 540/540e/1000 up to 4 113 7864* 5284* 4750 $111,914
Semi-powershift 24F/24R** 540/540e/1000 up to 3 61 5740 3070* 4250 $97,119
electro-shift (Semi pS) 16F/16R 540/1000 2/3* 113 7864* 5284* 4750 $110,814
electro-shift (Semi pS) 16F/16R 540/1000 up to 4 113 7864* 5284* 4775 $121,264
electro-shift (Semi pS) 16F/16R 540/540e/1000 up to 4 113 7864* 5284* 4750 $116,314
electro-shift (Semi pS) 16F/16R 540/1000 2/3* 113 7864* 5284* 4870 $116,864
electro-shift (Semi pS) 16F/16R 540/1000 up to 4 113 7864* 5284* 4775 $130,064
electro-shift (Semi pS) 16F/16R 540/540e/1000 up to 4 113 7864* 5284* 4870 $124,564
electro-shift (Semi pS) 16F/16R 540/1000 up to 4 113 7864* 5284* 4775 $125,664
Semi-powershift 36F/36R ** 540/540e/1000/GS 2/3*/4* 73 4000/5800* 2800* 4700 $98,450
Semi-powershift 36F/36R ** 540/540e/1000/GS 2/3*/4* 73 5800/7700* 2800* 4860 $105,930
Semi-powershift 36F/36R ** 540/540e/1000/GS 2/3*/4* 76 5800/7700* 3500* 4950 $116,490
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FWA TrACTOrS
126hp to 150hp (94kW to 112kW)
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Make Model Cylinders
(no.)
Engine
size
(L)
Rated
engine
power (hp)
Rated
engine
power (kW)
Case IH Maxxum 125X 6 6.7 126 94 250
Maxxum125M/c 6 6.7 126 94 250
Fuel
capacity
(L)
puma 125 6 6.7 127 95 300
Maxxum130M/c 4 4.5 132 98 176
Maxxum 140X 6 6.7 141 105 250
Maxxum140M/c 6 6.7 141 105 250
puma 140 6 6.7 142 106 300
challenger Mt525B 6 6.6 130 97 270
Mt535B 6 6.6 135 101 270
Mt475B 6 6.6 140 104 145
Mt545B 6 6.6 145 108 270
claas arion 530 variants 4 4.5 128 95 250
arion 540.50 cebis 4 4.5 135 101 250
arion 620c 6 6.78 135 101 280
arion 620 cIS 6 6.78 135 101 280
arion 630 cIS 6 6.78 150 112 280
arion 630.50
variants
6 6.78 150 112 330
Deutz agrotron M 615 6 6.06 146 109 270
Fendt 414 Vario 4 4.04 130 97 245
714 Vario 6 6.06 130 97 340
415 Vario 4 4.04 140 104 245
716 Vario 6 6.06 150 112 340
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Transmission PTO speed
(RPM)
Number of
SCVs
Hydraulic
capacity
(implement)
(L/s)
Lift capacity
— rear
(kgf)
ReSeaRch RepoRt
FWA TrACTOrS
Lift capacity
— front
(kgf)
Weight
(kg)
Price
(inc GST)
Semi-powershift 16F/16R** 540/750/1000 3 113 – – 4910 $116,024
Semi-powershift 17F/16R** 540/750/1000 3 113 – – 4940 $126,294
powershift 18F/6R** 540/750/1000 3 113 – – 5400 $134,703
Semi-powershift 17F/16R** 540/750/1000 3 113 – – 4820 $130,844
Semi-powershift 16F/16R** 540/750/1000 3 113 – – 4920 $123,009
Semi-powershift 17F/16R** 540/750/1000 3 113 – – 4950 $133,883
powershift 18F/6R** 540/750/1000 3 113 – – 5400 $142,372
powershift 24F/24R or cVt* 540/540e/1000/1000e* up to 4 110 3244/4950* 2800 5237
/5935*
powershift 24F/24R or cVt* 540/540e/1000/1000e* up to 4 110 4047/4950* 2800 5420
/6083*
See local
dealer
See local
dealer
powershift 16F/16R 540/1000/540e* up to 4 100/57* 3546/4168* – 5400 See local
dealer
powershift 24F/24R or cVt* 540/540e/1000/1000e* up to 4 110 6913/6479* 2800 5420
/6083*
See local
dealer
powershift 24F/24R 540/1000/540e/1000e up to 6 110 6500 3200* 5477 $123,695***
powershift 24F/24R 540/1000/540e/1000e up to 6 110 6500 3200*/4000* 5477 $148,445
powershift 16F/16R 540/1000/540e/1000e up to 4 98 6500 3200*/4000* 5597 $109,945
powershift 24F/24R 540/1000/540e/1000e up to 6 110 6500 3200*/4000* 6762 $129,745
powershift 24F/24R 540/1000/540e/1000e up to 4 110 6900 3200*/4000* 6977 $137,445
powershift 24F/24R 540/1000/540e/1000e up to 6 110 6900 3200*/4000* 6977 $147,895***
powershift 24F/24R or 40F/40R* 540/540e/1000/1000e – 83/120* 9200 4000 5530 $131,890
Stepless vario 540/540e/1000 4 110 6646 5450 $169,290
Stepless vario 540/540e/1000 5 110 8501 6555 $176,990
Stepless vario 540/540e/1000 4 110 6646 5450 $178,090
Stepless vario 540/540e/1000 5 110 8501 6555 $191,290
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FWA TrACTOrS
126hp to 150hp (94kW to 112kW) — continued.
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Make Model Cylinders
(no.)
Engine
size
(L)
Rated
engine
power (hp)
Rated
engine
power (kW)
Fuel
capacity
(L)
John Deere 6630 premium 6 6.8 129 96 207/250*
6630 6 6.8 130 97 207/250*
Massey
Ferguson
6130D (cab) 4 4.5 130 97 158
6830 6 6.8 140 104 250/325*
6830 premium 6 6.8 140 104 250/325*
7430 6 6.8 140 104 305
6930 6 6.8 149 111 250/325*
6930 premium 6 6.8 150 112 250/325*
MF5475 6 6.6 132 98 150
MF6475 6 6.6 135 101 270
MF7475 6 6.6 142 106 270
MF6480 6 6.6 145 108 270
MF7480 6 6.6 150 112 270
McCormick Mc130 4 4.4 126 94 196
Mc135 6 6.7 127 95 265
MtX130 6 6.7 133 99 265
MtX150 6 6.7 141 105 265
XtX145 6 6.7 145 108 300
New Holland t6050 LS 6 6.7 126 94 250
t6050 plus 6 6.7 126 94 250
t6050 Rc&pc 6 6.7 127 95 285
t6050 elite 6 6.7 127 95 176
t6030 Rc&pc 6 6.7 139 104 285
t6070 LS 6 6.7 141 105 250
t6070 elite 6 6.7 141 105 176
t6070 plus 6 6.7 141 105 250
t6070 Rc&pc 6 6.7 142 106 285
Valtra N121 4 4.4 133 99 220
N122 versu 4 4.4 133 99 230
N122 Direct 4 4.4 133 99 230
t121 6 6.6 133 99 165/335*
t132 versu 6 6.6 135 100 275/330*
t132 direct 6 6.6 135 100 275/330*
t131 6 6.6 148 110 165/335*
N141 4 4.9 150 112 220
N142 versu 4 4.9 150 112 230
N142 Direct 4 4.9 150 112 230
t152 versu 6 6.6 150 112 275/330*
t152 direct 6 6.6 150 112 275/330*
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Transmission PTO speed
(RPM)
Number of
SCVs
Hydraulic
capacity
(implement)
(L/s)
Lift capacity
— rear
(kgf)
ReSeaRch RepoRt
FWA TrACTOrS
Lift capacity
— front
(kgf)
Weight
(kg)
Price
(inc GST)
powrQuad 24F/24R 540/540e/1000 4 71/110* 7382 * 5230 $119,176
powrQuad 24F/24R 540/540e/1000 2 65/80* 5078/6587* * 5230 $104,371
powrReverser 9F/9R 540/1000 2/3* 66.6 6930 – 4260 $79,409
powrQuad 24F/24R 540/540e/1000 2 80/110* 6791/7668* * 5880 $114,436
powrQuad 24F/24R 540/540e/1000 4 71/110* 7668/8596* * 5580 $127,343
powrQuad 24F/24R,IVt* 540/1000/1000e* up to 4 109.8* 4808 – 6620 $152,170
powrQuad 24F/24R 540/540e/1000 2 80/110* 6791/7668* * 5880 $122,148
powrQuad 24F/24R 540/540e/1000 4 71/110* 7668/8596* * 5880 $136,928
Semi-powershift 16F/16R** 540/540e/1000 2/4* 57 6000 2800* 5400 $118,690
Semi-powershift 24F/24R** 540/540e/1000 up to 4 110 7100 2800*/4000* 5400 $140,690
cVt 540/540e/1000 up to 4 110 7600 2800*/4000* 6200 $165,000
Semi-powershift 24F/24R** 540/540e/1000 up to 4 110 7100 2800*/4000* 5470 $150,150
cVt 540/540e/1000 up to 4 110 7600 2800*/4000* 6300 $172,700
Semi-powershift 16F/12R 540/1000 up to 4 109 5871 2800* 5550 See local
dealer
Semi-powershift 16F/12R 540/1000 up to 4 109 5871 2800* 5830 See local
dealer
powershift 16F/12R 540/1000 3 109 5871/6602* 3500* 5450 See local
dealer
powershift 16F/12R 540/1000 3 109 6602 3500* 5500 See local
dealer
powershift 32F/24R 540/540e*/1000 up to 5 110 8000 6500 See local
dealer
electro-shift (Semi pS) 16F/16R 540/1000 2/3* 113 7864* 5284* 4870 $123,464
electro-shift (Semi pS) 16F/16R 540/540e/1000 up to 4 113 7864* 5284* 4870 $128,964
Range command (Semi pS)
19F/6R**
540/540e/1000 up to 4 113 8257 5750* 5450 $140,294
electro-shift (Semi pS) 16F/16R 540/1000 up to 4 113 7864* 5284* 4775 $134,464
Range command (Semi pS)
19F/6R**
540/540e/1000 up to 4 113 8257 5750* 5450 $133,694
electro-shift (Semi pS) 16F/16R 540/1000 2/3* 113 7864* 5284* 4870 $130,064
electro-shift (Semi pS) 16F/16R 540/1000 up to 4 113 7864* 5284* 4775 $141,064
electro-shift (Semi pS) 16F/16R 540/540e/1000 up to 4 113 7864* 5284* 4870 $135,564
Range command (Semi pS)
19F/6R**
540/540e/1000 up to 4 113 8257 5750* 5650 $152,889
Semi-powershift 36F/36R ** 540/540e/1000/GS* 2/3*/4* 73 7700 3500* 4950 $122,320
powershift 30F/30R 540/540e/1000/GS 4 115/160* 7700 5350 $134,750
cVt 540/540e/1000/GS 4 115/160* 7700 5350 $151,470
Semi-powershift 36F/36R ** 540/540e/1000/GS* 2/3*/4* 73 7700 3500* 5590 $126,720
powershift 30F/30R 540*/540e*/1000*/GS* 4 115/160* 8259/8667* 5860 $148,720
cVt 540*/540e*/1000*/GS* 4 115/160* 8259/8667* 5860 $164,670
Semi-powershift 36F/36R ** 540/540e/1000/GS* 2/3*/4* 73 7700 3500* 5590 $131,670
Semi-powershift 36F/36R ** 540/540e/1000/GS* 2/3*/4* 73 7700 3500* 4950 $129,800
powershift 30F/30R 540/540e/1000/GS 4 115/160* 7700 5350 $142,560
cVt 540/540e/1000/GS 4 115/160* 7700 5350 $159,060
powershift 30F/30R 540*/540e*/1000*/GS* 4 115/160* 8259/8667* 5860 $155,210
cVt 540*/540e*/1000*/GS* 4 115/160* 8259/8667* 5860 $171,710
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FWA TrACTOrS
151hp to 175hp (112kW to 130kW)
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Make Model Cylinders
(no.)
Engine
size
(L)
Rated
engine
power (hp)
Rated
engine
power (kW)
Fuel
capacity
(L)
Case IH puma 155 6 6.7 158 118 300
puma 165 6 6.7 167 125 412
challenger Mt555B 6 6.6 160 119 370
Mt565B 6 6.6 170 127 370
claas arion 640 cIS 6 6.78 155 116 280
arion 640 cebis 6 6.78 155 116 330
arion 640.50
variants
6 6.78 155 116 330
Deutz agrotron ttV 610 6 6.06 165 123 300
Fendt 718 Vario 6 6.06 165 123 340
818 Vario 6 6.06 170 127 340
JcB 2155 6 6.7 160 119 330
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2170 6 6.7 170 127 350
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Transmission PTO speed
(RPM)
Number of
SCVs
Hydraulic
capacity
(implement)
(L/s)
Lift capacity
— rear
(kgf)
ReSeaRch RepoRt
FWA TrACTOrS
Lift capacity
— front
(kgf)
Weight
(kg)
Price
(inc GST)
powershift 18F/6R** 540/750/1000 3 113 – – 5600 $148,019
powershift 18F/6R or cVt* 540/540e/1000 3 120 – – 7300 $157,128
powershift 24F/24R or cVt* 540/540e/1000/1000e* up to 5 110 6913/6479* 4000 7300/
7440*
powershift 24F/24R or cVt* 540/540e/1000/1000e* up to 5 110 6913/6479* 4000 7300/
7440*
See local
dealer
See local
dealer
powershift 24F/24R 540/1000/540e/1000e up to 6 110 8000 3200*/4000* 6977 $145,145
powershift 24F/24R 540/1000/540e/1000e up to 6 110 8000 3200*/4000* 6977 $155,595
powershift 24F/24R 540/1000/540e/1000e up to 6 110 8000 3200*/4000* 6977 $155,595***
IVt 540/540e/1000/1000e 4 – 9200 4000 6525 $185,790
Stepless vario 540/540e/1000 5 110 9256 6555 $203,390
Stepless vario 540/540e/1000 5 110 9256 7185 $209,990
Smoothshift 54F/18R 540/1000 up to 4 99 6000 2500* 6845 See local
dealer
Smoothshift 54F/18R 540/1000 up to 4 99 6000 2500* 6845 See local
dealer
Semi-powershift 24F/9R 540/540e*/1000/1000e* 3/4* 148/210* 7000/9000* 3500* 9185 See local
dealer
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FWA TrACTOrS
151hp to 175hp (112kW to 130kW) — continued.
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Make Model Cylinders
(no.)
Engine
size
(L)
Rated
engine
power (hp)
Rated
engine
power (kW)
John Deere 7430 premium 6 6.8 160 119 385
7530 premium 6 6.8 175 130 385
Massey
Ferguson
Fuel
capacity
(L)
7630 6 6.8 175 130 390
MF6485 6 6.6 160 119 380
MF7485 6 6.6 165 123 380
MF6490 6 6.6 170 127 380
MF7490 6 6.6 175 130 380
McCormick XtX165 6 6.7 162 121 300
XtX185 6 6.7 162 121 347
ttX190 6 6.7 167 125 350
New Holland t6080 Rc&pc 6 6.7 155 116 285
t6090 Rc&pc 6 6.7 165 123 285
t7030 pc 6 6.7 167 125 412
t7030 ac 6 6.7 167 125 412
Valtra t151e 6 6.6 159 119 165/335*
t162e versu 6 6.6 160 119 275/330*
t162e direct 6 6.6 160 119 275/330*
t161 6 7.4 170 127 165/335*
t172 versu 6 6.6 170 127 275/330*
t172 direct 6 6.6 170 127 275/330*
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Transmission PTO speed
(RPM)
Number of
SCVs
Hydraulic
capacity
(implement)
(L/s)
Lift capacity
— rear
(kgf)
ReSeaRch RepoRt
FWA TrACTOrS
Lift capacity
— front
(kgf)
Weight
(kg)
Price
(inc GST)
powrQuad 20F/20R 540e/1000/1000e 4 110 9177 – 6620 $142,810
powrQuad 20F/20R 540e/1000/1000e 4 110 9177 – 6620 $154,422
powrQuad 20F/20R,IVt* 540/1000 up to 4 121/171* 4559/6350* * 7484 $171,919
Semi-powershift 24F/24R 540/540e/1000 up to 4 110/150* 9100 4000* 5470 $160,490
cVt 540/540e/1000 up to 4 110/150* 9300 4000* 6830 $184,690
Semi-powershift 24F/24R 540/540e/1000 up to 4 110/150* 9100 4000* 6510 $167,552
cVt 540/540e/1000 up to 4 110/150* 9300 4000* 6830 $189,090
powershift 32F/24R 540/540e*/1000 up to 5 110 8000 6500 See local
dealer
powershift 32F/24R 540/540e*/1000 up to 5 129/163* 10,950 7205 See local
dealer
powershift 32F/24R 540/540e*/1000 up to 5 130/163* 10,950 * 7250 See local
dealer
Range command (Semi pS)
19F/6R**
540/540e/1000 up to 4 113 8257 5750* 5650 $161,689
Range command (Semi pS)
19F/6R**
540/540e/1000 up to 4 113 8257 5750* 5650 $171,259
power command (powershift)
19F/6R
540e/1000 up to 5 120 8647* 6016* 7200 $184,569
auto command (cVt) 540e/1000 up to 5 120 8647* 6016* 7200 $200,684
Semi-powershift 36F/36R** 540/540e/1000/GS* 2/3*/4* 73 7700 3500* 5590 $138,600
powershift 30F/30R 540*/1000*/GS* 4 115/160* 8259/8667* 6090 $164,890
cVt 540*/1000*/GS* 4 115/160* 8259/8667* 6090 $181,390
Semi-powershift 36F/36R** 540/540e/1000/GS* 2/3*/4* 73 7700 3500* 5980 $147,620
powershift 30F/30R 540*/540e*/1000*/GS* 4 115/160* 8259/8667* 6090 $172,370
cVt 540*/540e*/1000*/GS* 4 115/160* 8259/8667* 6090 $188,870
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FWA TrACTOrS
176hp to 200hp (131kW to 150kW)
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Make Model Cylinders
(no.)
Engine
size
(L)
Rated
engine
power (hp)
Rated
engine
power (kW)
Case IH puma 180 6 6.7 182 136 412
puma 195 6 6.7 197 147 412
challenger Mt575B 6 6.6 185 138 370
Fuel
capacity
(L)
Mt585B 6 7.4 200 149 355
claas axion 810 cIS 6 6.78 176 131 407
axion 820 cIS 6 6.78 193 144 407
axion 820.50 cebis 6 6.78 193 144 407
axion 820.50 cVt 6 6.78 193 144 377
Deutz agrotron M 650 6 6.06 181 135 305
Fendt 820 Vario 6 6.06 190 142 340
922 Vario 6 7.75 190 142 660
JcB 3200 Xtra 6 6.7 190 142 350
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Transmission PTO speed
(RPM)
Number of
SCVs
Hydraulic
capacity
(implement)
(L/s)
Lift capacity
— rear
(kgf)
ReSeaRch RepoRt
FWA TrACTOrS
Lift capacity
— front
(kgf)
Weight
(kg)
Price
(inc GST)
powershift 18F/6R oR cVt* 540/540e/1000 3 120 – – 7300 $168,344
powershift 18F/6R oR cVt* 540/540e/1000 3 150 – – 7300 $175,869
powershift 24F/24R or cVt* 540/540e/1000/1000e* up to 5 110 6913/6479* 4000 7300/
7440*
See local
dealer
cVt 540/540e/1000 4 110 7320 4000* 7440 See local
dealer
powershift 24F/24R 540/1000/540e up to 8 150 9460 3300*/5400* 7400 $160,545
powershift 24F/24R 540/1000/540e up to 8 150 9460 3300*/5400* 7400 $174,845
powershift 24F/24R 540/1000/540e up to 8 150 9460 3300*/5400* 7400 $196,295
cVt 540/1000/540e up to 8 150 9460 3300*/5400* 7400 $203,995
powershift 24F/24R or 40F/40R* 540/540e/1000/1000e – 83/120* 9200 4000 6520 $185,790
Stepless vario 540/540e/1000 5 110 9256 7185 $222,090
Stepless vario 540e/1000 or 1000/1000e* 8 160 12,000 10,080 $261,250
Semi-powershift 24F/9R 540/540e*/1000/1000e* 3/4* 132 7000/8000* 3500* 7590 See local
dealer
Semi-powershift 24F/9R 540/540e*/1000/1000e* 3/4* 148/210* 7000/9000* 3500* 9185 See local
dealer
Smoothshift 54F/18R 540/1000 up to 4 104 7000/8000* 3500* 7277 See local
dealer
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176hp to 200hp (131kW to 150kW) — continued.
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Make Model Cylinders
(no.)
Engine
size
(L)
Rated
engine
power (hp)
Rated
engine
power (kW)
John Deere 7730 6 6.8 190 142 390
Massey
Ferguson
Fuel
capacity
(L)
MF6495 6 6.6 185 138 380
MF7495 6 6.6 190 142 380
MF6497 6 7.4 200 149 380
McCormick ttX 210 6 6.7 182 136 350
XtX 200 6 6.7 182 136 347
XtX 215 6 6.7 193 144 347
ttX 230 6 6.7 194 145 350
New Holland t7040 pc 6 6.7 182 136 412
t7040 ac 6 6.7 182 136 412
t7050 pc 6 6.7 197 147 412
t7050 ac 6 6.7 197 147 412
Valtra t171 6 7.4 180 134 165/335*
t182 versu 6 7.4 180 134 275/330*
t182 direct 6 7.4 180 134 275/330*
t202 versu 6 7.4 190 142 275/330*
t202 direct 6 7.4 190 142 275/330*
* Optional ** Numerous transmision options available
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Transmission PTO speed
(RPM)
Number of
SCVs
Hydraulic
capacity
(implement)
(L/s)
Lift capacity
— rear
(kgf)
ReSeaRch RepoRt
FWA TrACTOrS
Lift capacity
— front
(kgf)
Weight
(kg)
Price
(inc GST)
powrQuad 20F/20R,IVt* 540/1000/540e*/1000e* up to 4 121/171* 4559/6350* * 7484 $177,090
Semi-powershift 24F/24R 540/540e/1000 up to 4 110/150* 9100 4000* 6550 $178,090
cVt 540/540e/1000 up to 4 110/150* 9300 4000* 6830 $205,590
Semi-powershift 24F/24R 540/540e/1000 up to 4 110/150* 9100 4000* 6650 $195,690
powershift 32F/24R 540/540e*/1000 up to 5 130/163* 10,950 * 7250 See local
dealer
powershift 32F/24R 540/540e*/1000 up to 5 129/163* 10,950 7205 See local
dealer
powershift 32F/24R 540/540e*/1000 up to 5 129/163* 10,950 7205 See local
dealer
powershift 32F/24R 540/540e*/1000 up to 5 130/163* 10,950 * 7250 See local
dealer
power command (powershift)
19F/6R
540e/1000 up to 5 120 8647* 6016* 7200 $196,669
auto command (cVt) 540e/1000 up to 5 120 8647* 6016* 7200 $212,784
power command (powershift)
19F/6R
540e/1000 up to 5 120 8647* 6016* 7200 $208,989
auto command (cVt) 540e/1000 up to 5 120 8647* 6016* 7200 $225,379
Semi-powershift 36F/36R** 540/540e/1000/GS* 2/3*/4* 73 7700 3500* 5980 $157,080
powershift 30F/30R 540e*/1000*/GS* 4 115/160* 8667 6090 $179,850
cVt 540e*/1000*/GS* 4 115/160* 8667 6090 $195,250
powershift 30F/30R 540e*/1000*/GS* 4 115/160* 8667 6090 $186,120
cVt 540e*/1000*/GS* 4 115/160* 8667 6090 $201,520
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201hp to 250hp (150kW to 187kW)
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Make Model Cylinders
(no.)
Engine
size
(L)
Rated
engine
power (hp)
Rated
engine
power (kW)
Case IH puma 210 6 6.7 213 159 412
puma 225 6 6.7 224 167 412
Fuel
capacity
(L)
Magnum 215 6 8.3 224 167 682
challenger Mt595B 6 7.4 210 157 355
Mt645c 6 6.6 240 179 590
claas axion 840 cIS 6 6.78 210 157 500
axion 840.50 cebis 6 6.78 210 157 500
axion 840.50 cVt 6 6.78 210 157 377
axion 850.50 cebis 6 6.78 230 172 500
Deutz agrotron ttV 630 6 6.06 222 166 300
Fendt 924 Vario 6 7.75 210 157 660
927 Vario 6 7.75 240 179 660
JcB 3230 6 6.7 220 164 350
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7230 6 6.7 220 164 430

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Number of
SCVs
Hydraulic
capacity
(implement)
(L/s)
Lift capacity
— rear
(kgf)
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Lift capacity
— front
(kgf)
Weight
(kg)
Price
(inc GST)
powershift 18F/6R oR cVt* 540/540e/1000 3 150 – – 7300 $193,238
cVt 540/540e/1000 3 150 – – – $217,569
powershift 19F/4R** 540/1000 4 166 – – 9136 $221,572
cVt 540/540e/1000 4 110 7320 4000* 7440 See local
dealer
cVt 540e/1000/1000e* up to 6 175 10,323 5000 11,023 See local
dealer
powershift 24F/24R 540/1000/540e up to 8 150 9676 3300*/5400* 7750 $186,945
powershift 24F/24R 540/1000/540e up to 8 150 9676 3300*/5400* 7750 $208,945
cVt 540/1000/540e up to 8 150 9676 3300*/5400* 7750 $218,295
powershift 24F/24R 540/1000/540e up to 8 150 10,229 3300*/5400* 7900 $230,395
IVt 540/540e/1000/1000e 4 – 9200 4000 6525 $219,900
Stepless vario 540e/1000 or 1000/1000e* 8 160 12,000 10,080 $268,950
Stepless vario 540e/1000 or 1000/1000e* 8 160 12,000 10,080 $280,390
Smoothshift 54F/18R 540/1000 up to 4 104 7000/8000* 3500* 7277 See local
dealer
Semi-powershift 24F/9R 540/540e*/1000/1000e* 3/4* 132 7000/8000* 3500* 7590 See local
dealer
Semi-powershift 24F/9R 540/540e*/1000/1000e* 3/4* 148/210* 7000/9000* 3500* 9185 See local
dealer
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Make Model Cylinders
(no.)
Engine
size
(L)
Rated
engine
power (hp)
Rated
engine
power (kW)
John Deere 7830 6 6.8 205 153 390
7930 6 6.8 220 164 390
Massey
Ferguson
Fuel
capacity
(L)
8225R 6 9 225 168 681
8235R (It4) 6 9 235 175 680
8245R 6 9 245 183 681
MF7497 6 7.4 205 153 380
MF6499 6 7.4 215 160 380
MF7499 6 7.4 220 164 380
MF8650 6 8.4 240 179 590
New Holland t7060 pc 6 6.7 213 159 412
t7060 ac 6 6.7 213 159 412
t8010 6 8.3 222 166 682
t7070 ac 6 6.7 225 168 412
t8020 6 8.3 248 185 682
Versatile Row crop 250 6 8.3 250 187 416
Case IH Magnum 245 6 8.3 252 188 682
Magnum 275 6 9 279 208 682
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Transmission PTO speed
(RPM)
Number of
SCVs
Hydraulic
capacity
(implement)
(L/s)
Lift capacity
— rear
(kgf)
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Lift capacity
— front
(kgf)
Weight
(kg)
Price
(inc GST)
powrQuad 20F/20R,IVt* 1000/540* up to 4 121/171* 4559/6350* * 7756 $187,385
powrQuad 20F/20R,IVt* 1000/540* up to 4 121/171* 4559/6350* * 7756 $190,500
auto powershift 16F/4R,IVt* 1000/540* up to 5 166.6/227* 4999 – 11,734 $222,912
auto powershift 16F/5R,IVt* 1000/540* up to 5 166.6/227* 6259/7847*
/8300*
– 12,346 $213,908
auto powershift 16F/4R,IVt* 1000/540* up to 5 166.6/227* 4999 – 11,734 $236,287
cVt 540/540e/1000 up to 4 110/150* 9300 4000* 6940 $219,890
Semi-powershift 24F/24R 540/540e/1000 up to 4 110/150* 9100 4000* 7000 $208,890
cVt 540/540e/1000 up to 4 110/150* 9300 4000* 6940 $232,089
cVt 540/540e/1000 up to 6 175 12,000 10,300 $265,100
power command (powershift)
19F/6R
540e/1000 up to 5 120 8647* 6016* 7200 $221,089
auto command (cVt) 540e/1000 up to 5 120 8647* 6016* 7200 $237,479
powershift 18F4R** 540/1000 4/5* 166/283* 10,491 7301 8959 $236,049
auto command (cVt) 540e/1000 up to 5 120 8647* 6016* 7200 $249,579
powershift 18F4R** 540/1000 4/5* 166/283* 10,491 7301 5959 $243,749
powershift 18F/9R 1000 4 114/208* 6804 8686 See local
dealer
powershift 19F/4R** 540/1000 4 166 – – 9136 $230,927
powershift 19F/4R** 540/1000 4 166 – – 9377 $242,513
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251hp to 300hp (187kW to 224kW)
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Make Model Cylinders
(no.)
Engine
size
(L)
Rated
engine
power (hp)
Rated
engine
power (kW)
challenger Mt655c 6 6.6 265 198 590
Fuel
capacity
(L)
Mt665c 6 6.6 290 216 590
Deutz agrotron X 720 6 6.06 260 194 585
Fendt 930 Vario 6 7.75 270 201 660
933 Vario 6 7.75 300 224 660
JcB 7270 6 6.7 260 194 430
8250 6 8.3 260 194 600
John Deere 8260R (It4) 6 9 260 194 680
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8285R (It4) 6 9 285 212 680
8295R 6 9 295 220 681

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(RPM)
Number of
SCVs
Hydraulic
capacity
(implement)
(L/s)
Lift capacity
— rear
(kgf)
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Lift capacity
— front
(kgf)
Weight
(kg)
Price
(inc GST)
cVt 540e/1000/1000e* up to 6 175 10,323 5000 11,023 See local
dealer
cVt 540e/1000/1000e* up to 6 175 10,323 5000 11,023 See local
dealer
powershift and powershuttle
40F/40R
540e/1000 – 177 10,500 4500 – See local
dealer
Stepless vario 540e/1000 or 1000/1000e* 8 160 12,000 10,260 $295,790
Stepless vario 540e/1000 or 1000/1000e* 8 160 12,000 10,260 $312,950
Semi-powershift 24F/9R 540/540e*/1000/1000e* 3/4* 148/210* 7000/9000* 3500* 9185 See local
dealer
cVt 540/540e*/1000/1000e* 3/4* 148/210* 10,000 3500 10,135 See local
dealer
auto powershift 16F/5R, IVt* 1000/540* up to 5 166.6/227* 6259/7847*
/8300*
– 12,346 $226,614
auto powershift 16F/4R, IVt* 1000/540* up to 5 166.6/227* 4999 – 11,734 $248,101
auto powershift 16F/5R, IVt* 1000/540* up to 5 166.6/227* 6259/7847*
/8300*
– 12,346 $237,838
auto powershift 16F/4R, IVt* 1000/540* up to 5 166.6/227* 4999 – 11,734 $265,236
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Ferguson
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251hp to 300hp (187kW to 224kW) — continued.
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Make Model Cylinders
(no.)
Engine
size
(L)
Rated
engine
power (hp)
Rated
engine
power (kW)
Fuel
capacity
(L)
MF8660 6 8.4 265 198 590
MF8670 6 8.4 290 216 590
New Holland t8030 6 8.3 273 204 682
Versatile Row crop 280 6 8.3 280 209 416
300hp+ (224KW+)
Make Model Cylinders
(no.)
Engine
size
(L)
Rated
engine
power (hp)
Rated
engine
power (kW)
Case IH Magnum 305 6 9 308 230 682
Magnum 335 6 9 335 250 682
challenger Mt675c 6 6.6 320 239 590
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Number of
SCVs
Hydraulic
capacity
(implement)
(L/s)
Lift capacity
— rear
(kgf)
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Lift capacity
— front
(kgf)
Weight
(kg)
Price
(inc GST)
cVt 540/540e/1000 up to 6 175 12,000 10,300 $280,500
cVt 540/540e/1000 up to 6 175 12,000 10,300 $289,300
powershift 18F4R** 540/1000 4/5* 166/283* 11,603 8138 9259 $255,189
powershift 18F/9R 1000 4 114/208* 6804 8686 $214,000
Transmission PTO speed
(RPM)
Number of
SCVs
Hydraulic
capacity
(implement)
(L/s)
Lift capacity
— rear
(kgf)
Lift capacity
— front
(kgf)
Weight
(kg)
Price
(inc GST)
powershift 19F/4R** 540/1000 4 166 – – 9377 $256,419
powershift 19F/4R** 540/1000 4 175 – – 9568 $278,185
cVt 540e/1000/1000e* up to 6 175 10,323 5000 11,023 See local
dealer
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300hp+ (224KW+) — continued.
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Make Model Cylinders
(no.)
Engine
size
(L)
Rated
engine
power (hp)
Rated
engine
power (kW)
Deutz agrotron X 730 6 6.06 305 228 585
Fendt 936 Vario 6 7.75 330 246 660
John Deere 8310R (It4) 6 9 310 231 680
Massey
Ferguson
Fuel
capacity
(L)
8320R 6 9 320 239 681
8335R (It4) 6 9 335 250 680
8345R 6 9 345 257 681
8360R (It4) 6 9 360 268 680
MF8680 6 8.4 320 239 590
MF8690 6 8.4 340 254 590
New Holland t8040 6 8.3 308 230 682
t8050 6 9 325 242 682
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Transmission PTO speed
(RPM)
Number of
SCVs
Hydraulic
capacity
(implement)
(L/s)
Lift capacity
— rear
(kgf)
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Lift capacity
— front
(kgf)
Weight
(kg)
Price
(inc GST)
IVt 540e/1000 – 177 10,500 4500 – $241,890
Stepless vario 540e/1000 or 1000/1000e* 8 216 12,000 10,360 $327,250
auto powershift 16F/5R,IVt* 1000/540* up to 5 227 6259/7847*
/8300*
– 12,346 $261,455
auto powershift 16F/4R,IVt* 1000/540* up to 5 227 4999 – 11,734 $282,524
auto powershift 16F/5R,IVt* 1000/540* up to 5 227 6259/7847*
/8300*
– 12,346 $277,878
IVt 1000/540* up to 5 227 4999 – 11,734 $310,145
IVt 1000/540* up to 5 227 8300 – 12,346 $304,117
cVt 540/540e/1000 up to 6 175 12,000 10,300 $303,600
cVt 540/540e/1000 up to 6 175 12,000 10,300 $319,000
powershift 18F4R** 540/1000 4/5* 166/283* 11,603 8138 9259 $267,289
powershift 18F4R** 540/1000 4/5* 166/283* 12,022 8432 9259 $280,489
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4WD AnD TrACKeD TrACTOrS
At a glance
The main specification to
consider when buying a 4WD
tractor is power output.
With most drawn implements
requiring hydraulic
connections, ensure the
flow capability of the tractor
exceeds the requirement for
high demand applications.
Today most articulated 4WD
and tracked machines now
come only with a semi-, or
full-powershift option.
powershift transmissions
allow rapid shifting for
operations such as headland
turns and transport but most
notably, have the ability to
shift under load.
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packing power with
4WD and tracked
tractors
the latest release four-wheel-drive (4WD) and tracked tractors offer
high power outputs for heavy tillage or wide broadacre machinery
operations. engineer Ben White provides a specification comparison of
these powerful machines.
Purchasing a high power output four-wheel-drive
or tracked tractor is a substantial investment. In
order to make the correct 4WD or tracked tractor
buying decision, farmers need to contemplate what
will be required of the tractor and match it to the
available specifications. Specifications vary across
make and models with a range to suit all operations
with a serious power requirement.
power
At the top of most specification requirements is
power output. The following pages detail the rated
engine power output, but peak power output levels
can be between 10 and 15 per cent higher. This
power reserve is available when sections of a
paddock may require additional power to continue
without stalling or having to modify the depth of
operation. For example, when ripping a paddock
through sections of heavy clay or compacted soil.
It is important to establish the
power requirement before
starting to look at manufacturer
offerings.
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With the engines in most modern 4WD tractors
designed to operate at about 75% of maximum
power for longevity, build in a power buffer to your
requirements. Fuel economy will also typically
improve when operating at about 75% of maximum
power, as opposed to further up the power curve.
Hydraulic options
With most drawn implements requiring hydraulic
connections, ensure the flow capability of the tractor
exceeds the requirement for high demand
applications. Air-seeders typically demand high
hydraulic flows, particularly when many of the
implement hydraulic functions, including fans and
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Transmission
The majority of high-powered 4WD machines
were offered with either a synchromesh
transmission or a powershift option. Today most
articulated 4WD and tracked machines now come
only with a semi-, or full-powershift option.
Powershift transmissions allow rapid shifting for
operations such as headland turns and transport
but most notably, have the ability to shift under
load.
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Grunt when it's needed: With most modern high-powered tractors
offering optimal longevity and fuel economy at 75% of peak power,
ensure peak power requirements are met with a buffer to spare.
Go with the flow: Implements including air seeders require high
hydraulic flow volumes. Ensure the hydraulic flow rates of the tractor
will meet these requirements at peak demand.
Shifting the standard: While many older models of articulated fourwheel-drive
tractors were offered with a powershift option, semi or fullpowershift
is now become standard across most models.
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Specifications table
Tracks up to 425hp (317kW) rated engine power
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Make Model Articulated/tracks Cylinders
Engine size
(L)
Case IH 385 QuadTrac 6 12.9
Challenger MT755C Track 6 8.8
MT765C Track 6 8.8
MT835C Track 6 15.2
John Deere 8310RT (IT4) Track 6 9
Tracks over 425hp (317kW) rated engine power
8335RT (IT4) Track 6 9
8360RT (IT4) Track 6 9
Make Model Articulated/tracks Cylinders
Engine size
(L)
Case IH 435 QuadTrac 6 12.9
485 QuadTrac 6 12.9
535 QuadTrac 6 15
Challenger MT845C Track 6 15.2
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MT855C Track 6 15.2
MT865C Track 6 18.1
MT875C Track 6 18.1
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Rated engine
power (hp)
Rated engine
power (kW)
Fuel capacity
(L)
Transmission Number of SCVs
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Hydraulic capacity
— implement (L/min)
Price
(inc GST)
389 319 1138 16F/2R full powershift 4 151/208*/340* $461,245
300 224 640 16F/4R full powershift 5/6* 165/224* $329,900
320 239 1254 16F/4R full powershift 5/6* 165/224* $353,100
410 306 1254 16F/4R full powershift 5/6* 224 $429,000
310 231 758 16 speed powershift / IVT* 4/5* 167/227* $249,111
355 265 758 16 speed powershift / IVT* 4/5* 167/227* $260,815
360 268 758 IVT 4/5* 167/227* $281,823
Rated engine
power (hp)
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power (kW)
Fuel capacity
(L)
Transmission Number of SCVs
Hydraulic capacity
— implement (L/min)
Price
(inc GST)
439 360 1138 16F/2R full powershift 4 151/208*/340* $493,929
489 402 1138 16F/2R full powershift 4 151/208*/340* $538,256
540 403 1138 16F/2R full powershift 4 159/216*/356* $562,798
440 328 1254 16F/4R full powershift 5/6* 224 $451,000
475 354 1254 16F/4R full powershift 5/6* 224 $471,900
525 391 1254 16F/4R full powershift 5/6* 224 $507,000
585 436 1254 16F/4R full powershift 5/6* 224 $549,000
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Tracks over 425hp (317kW) rated engine power — continued.
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Make Model Articulated/tracks Cylinders
Engine size
(L)
John Deere 9430T Track 6 13.5
9530T Track 6 13.5
9630T Track 6 13.5
Wheeled, articulated up to 425hp (317kW) rated engine power
Make Model Articulated/tracks Cylinders
Case IH 335 Wheeled – articulated 6 9
Engine size
(L)
385 Wheeled – articulated 6 12.9
John Deere 9230 Wheeled – articulated 6 9
9330 Wheeled – articulated 6 13.5
New Holland T9020 Wheeled – articulated 6 9
T9030 Wheeled – articulated 6 12.9
Versatile 305 Wheeled – articulated 6 11
* Optional ** Numerous transmision options available
340 Wheeled – articulated 6 11
375 Wheeled – articulated 6 11
400 Wheeled – articulated 6 11
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Rated engine
power (hp)
Rated engine
power (kW)
Fuel capacity
(L)
Transmission Number of SCVs
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Hydraulic capacity
— implement (L/min)
Price
(inc GST)
439 327 1207 18F/6R full powershift 4/6* 181 $375,244
475 354 1207 18F/6R full powershift 4/6* 181 $395,808
525 391 1207 18F/6R full powershift 4/6* 181 $427,594
Rated engine
power (hp)
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power (kW)
Fuel capacity
(L)
Transmission Number of SCVs
Hydraulic capacity
— implement (L/min)
Price
(inc GST)
338 277 758 16F/2R full powershift 4 151/208*/340* $302,182
389 319 1138 16F/2R full powershift 4 151/208*/340* $327,955
325 242 1325 24 speed manual shift ** 4/6* 181/295* $250,036
375 280 1325 Power-sync 24 speed
semi-powershift
4/6* 181/295* $268,334
335 250 758 16F/2R full powershift 4 208 $295,240
385 287 1138 16F/2R full powershift 4 208 $313,240
305 227 946 12F/4R semi powershift /
12F/2R full powershift*
340 254 946 12F/4R semi powershift /
12F/2R full powershift*
375 280 946 12F/4R semi powershift /
12F/2R full Ppwershift*
400 298 946 12F/4R semi powershift /
12F/2R full powershift*
4/6* 190 See local dealer
4/6* 190 See local dealer
4/6* 190 $275,000
4/6* 190 $291,500
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Wheeled, articulated over 425hp (317kW) rated engine power
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Make Model Articulated/tracks Cylinders
Engine size
(L)
Case IH 435 Wheeled – articulated 6 12.9
485 Wheeled – articulated 6 12.9
535 Wheeled – articulated 6 15
Challenger MT945C Wheeled – articulated 6 15.2
MT955C Wheeled – articulated 6 15.2
MT965C Wheeled – articulated 6 15.2
MT975C Wheeled – articulated 6 15.2
John Deere 9430 Wheeled – articulated 6 13.5
9430 Scraper Special Wheeled – articulated 6 13.5
9530 Wheeled – articulated 6 13.5
9530 Scraper Special Wheeled – articulated 6 13.5
9630 Wheeled – articulated 6 13.5
9630 Scraper Special Wheeled – articulated 6 13.5
New Holland T9040 Wheeled – articulated 6 12.9
T9050 Wheeled – articulated 6 12.9
T9060 Wheeled – articulated 6 15
Versatile 435 Wheeled - articulated 6 15
* Optional ** Numerous transmision options available
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485 Wheeled - articulated 6 15
535 Wheeled - articulated 6 15
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Rated engine
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Rated engine
power (kW)
Fuel capacity
(L)
Transmission Number of SCVs
ReSeaRch RepoRt
4WD AnD TrACKeD TrACTOrS
Hydraulic capacity -
implement (L/min)
Price (inc GST)
439 360 1138 16F/2R full powershift 4 151/208*/340* $346,366
489 402 1138 16F/2R full powershift 4 151/208*/340* $378,264
540 403 1138 16F/2R full powershift 4 151/208*/340* $410,166
440 328 1476 16F/4R full powershift 4/6* 165 $419,375
475 354 1476 16F/4R full powershift 4/6* 166 $429,550
525 391 1476 16F/4R full powershift 4/6* 167 $462,000
585 436 1476 16F/4R full powershift 4/6* 168 $506,000
439 327 1207 18F/6R full powershift 4/6* 181/295* $304,566
439 327 1325 18F/6R full powershift 4/6* 181/295* $309,056
491 366 1325 18F/6R full powershift 4/6* 181/295* $321,900
491 366 1325 18F/6R full powershift 4/6* 167/284* $327,390
541 403 1325 18F/6R full powershift 4/6* 167/284* $351,299
541 403 1325 18F/6R full powershift 4/6* 181/295* $357,291
435 324 1138 16F/2R full powershift 4 208 $331,990
485 362 1138 16F/2R full powershift 4 208 $377,140
535 399 1138 16F/2R full powershift 4 208 $402,990
435 324 1325 12F/4R semi powershift /
16F/4R full powershift*
485 362 1325 12F/4R semi powershift /
16F/4R full owershift*
535 399 1325 12F/4R semi powershift /
16F/4R full powershift*
4/6*/8* 208/303* See local dealer
4/6*/8* 208/303* See local dealer
4/6*/8* 208/303* $405,900
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Air seeders .........................................FA152–08
All-terrain utes ..................................FA209–15
All-terrain vehicles ...........................GT11-3
Augers ...............................................GT2–3
Bank performance ...........................GT1–3
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Boomsprays .......................................FA139–18
Buying bulls.......................................FA170–50
Buying rams ......................................FA176–38
Carbon farming .................................FA221–32
Cattle crushes ....................................FA168–48
Cattle health ......................................FA130–58
Class 8 harvesters ............................FA184–16
Crutching trailers ..............................FA166–59
Discs ..................................................FA202–16
Drought management ......................FA137–54
Dual-purpose sheep breeds ...........FA220–50
Farm consultants .............................FA189–06
Farm finance .....................................FA183–04
Farm insurance ..................................FA215–14
Farmer health ....................................FA207–12
Four-wheel-drive utes ......................GT4–3
Front-wheel-assist tractors ..............FA156–12
Fire preparation ...............................FA 223–32
Glyphosate .........................................FA206–25
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GPS guidance equipment ................FA171–18
Grain moisture meters .....................FA177–26
Grain storage .....................................FA211–36
Grain storage .....................................GT 07–03
Harvester fires ...................................FA169–08
Harvester reliability ..........................FA159–06
Herbicide resistance .........................FA209–10
Impact wrenches ..............................FA169–14
Infrared thermometers ....................FA172–10
Internet connections ........................FA195–27
Inverter welders ..............................FA181–16
Large square balers ..........................FA174–11
Livestock feed additives .................FA185–50
Livestock marketing .........................FA197–52
Livestock software ............................FA193–53
Livestock watering systems ............FA154–54
Making silage ....................................FA173–44
MIG welders ......................................FA200–20
Mineral supplements .......................FA214–50
Multi-tools .........................................FA171–10
National Variety Trials ......................GT13–04
Next G phone handsets ...................GT06–03
NLIS equipment ...............................FA191–45
NLIS equipment compatibility ........FA160–54
NLIS problems ...................................FA212–46
Plasma cutters...................................FA194–16
Poly pipes .........................................GT10–3
Precision farming ............................FA216–38
Precision sheep management .......GT5–3
Precision tines ..................................GT3–3
Press wheels .....................................FA172–22
Remote management technology FA182–22
Self-propelled sprayers ....................FA213–32
Sheep auto drafters ..........................FA165–58
Sheep health .....................................FA192–48
Sheep weighing systems .................FA158–58
Soil-testing laboratories ..................GT10–3
Solar pumps .......................................FA164–22
Spraying technology .......................FA190–16
Stubble management at harvest ....FA163–16
Stubble management at sowing ....FA157–30
Stock watering ..................................FA210–46
Succession planning .........................FA145–04
Telehandlers ......................................FA196–18
Tertiary education .............................FA199–16
Tractor cabins ...................................FA178–14
Two-wheel motorbikes ...................FA180–20
UHF radios ..........................................FA198–24
Weather stations ...............................FA205–33
Welders ..............................................GT10-3
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