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Machinery By Ralph Pearce, CG Production Editor Larger, powerful, adaptable, innovative. These machines aren’t just bigger, they’re built for durability, performance and efficiency, with an increasingly complex array of electronic, monitoring and control options. It’s part of a trend that acknowledges the growing complexity of farming in Canada, together with the demands of larger farming operations. Check out the lineup we’ve assembled in this month’s instalment of Machinery Guide. case ih steiger rowtrac Following the logic of “four tracks are superior to two,” Case IH is introducing its new Steiger rowtrac, featuring a four-track, positive-drive system that is the only such factory-integrated system of its kind. built to handle larger implements, the rowtrac will be available in three models (i.e. the 350, 400 and 450) providing Quadtrac technology for primary and secondary tillage as well as field applications. This new system also uses independent, samesize tracks for more power to the ground with less slippage when pulling large planters and tillage implements. Growers also have greater adaptability and versatility for different cropping systems, with 20-, 22-, 30- and 40-inch spacing options. As with other Steiger models, the rowtrac machines “boast the boost” with power boost extra power, on demand. www.caseih.com challenger mt800c and mt900c Aside from performance and power, the one focus that their engineers say they aimed to build into MT800C and MT900C tractors is “the Challenger Difference.” Whether it’s the Caterpillar engines that deliver 410 to 585 engine horsepower, or the ability to maintain power while towing heavy loads, or managing the tough spots on your farm, the MT800C and MT900C are built to handle the demands of larger farms. At the same time, engineers strove for a balance of strength with agility to achieve maximum performance with enough flotation to reduce compaction. Time isn’t just money, it also counts for efficiency on the farm, and Challenger says its heavy-duty tractors go beyond in-field excellence with a revised cab that offers greater comfort and easier operation, no matter what the time of day. www.newfromchallenger.com 8 c o u n t r y - g u i d e . c a S e p T e M b e r 1 7 , 2 0 1 2
fendt 933 scr and 936 scr For Fendt, today’s higher-powered tractors are definitely larger, but the key word that comes to mind with the company’s 933 SCr and 936 SCr tractors is “value.” Value comes in various forms and Fendt offers technologies as standard features, such as the Variotronic electronic control. this device allows the operator complete control of all tractor and implement components, including camera functions, operation documentation and auto-steer functions, all using the touch-screen Varioterminal. plus, Fendt says the 330-horsepower 933 and the 360-horsepower 936 provide more of what farmers want, including productivity and efficiency, with the utmost value in mind. www.fendt.com versatile 4-wd tractors Versatile has a strong brand presence in Canada, committed to the concept that size and dependability matter. In 2012, Versatile offers six models ranging from 350 to 550 engine horsepower with engines ranging from 11.9 litre to 15 litre. Versatile’s four-wheel drive tractors come with either manual or powershift transmissions on most models. the engines are also designed with an exhaust Gas recirculation/Diesel particulate Filter (eGr/DpF), which helps reduce exhaust noise and enhance fuel efficiency when used with the Variable Geometry turbo (VGt) system. that provides a quieter ride, greater environmental awareness, and still lots of power. www.verstaile-ag.ca john deere 9r/9rt new holland t8 and t9 Whether you choose the New Holland t8 or t9 series for your farm, there are objectives that the company says it designed into both, including “power and productivity,” “lower operating costs” and a commitment to comfort and easy operation. the t8 series boasts a lineup of 330, 360 and 390 engine horsepower, while the t9 series offers six models with a range of 390 all the way up to 670 engine horsepower. When it comes to control, New Holland has gone to the source, asking farmers what they want for throttle, transmission and hydraulics. the result is the Sidewinder II, a control armrest that brings comfort and performance together for greater efficiency and command. www.newholland.com John Deere is a serious player in large tractors with its 9r and 9rt series, featuring five wheeled models from 360 to 560 engine horsepower plus three tracked models from 460 to 560 horsepower. each comes with advanced engine control, meaning these tractors can sense changes in engine speed and loads 100 times per second, allowing the engine to instantly adjust its fuel quantity and injection time. plus the cab combines advanced technology and operator comfort, that help push productivity to a new level. www.deere.com S e p t e m b e r 1 7 , 2 0 1 2 c o u n t r y - g u i d e . c a 9
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