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PRODUCT NEWS<br />
Left: The CForce 625 EPS Touring<br />
(pictured) and the CForce 625 offer new<br />
features for farmers<br />
rugged rider<br />
CFMoto’s new quad bike<br />
range offers better ride<br />
performance and improved<br />
brakes, as well as the<br />
Quadbar OPD device<br />
fitted at sale<br />
CFMoto has released two new all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), the<br />
CForce 625 EPS and 625 EPS Touring edition, which its local<br />
distributor says will be ideal for Australian farmers.<br />
In line with commitments announced earlier this year, the<br />
company says both models will be sold in compliance with<br />
forthcoming Australian safety standards – including the<br />
necessary decals, hang tags and rollover protection device,<br />
manufactured by Quadbar.<br />
With new styling, new LED lights and a stronger chassis, the<br />
new models showcase CFMoto’s ability to build world-class<br />
ATVs, Australian distributor Michael Poynton says.<br />
“The new CForce 625 EPS and 625 EPS Touring models are sure<br />
to be well received amongst Aussie farmers,” he says.<br />
“Both are incredibly well constructed and ready to tackle our<br />
harsh working conditions.”<br />
The CForce 625 EPS is a short wheelbase quad bike available<br />
in Silver and the CForce 625 EPS Touring is a longer wheelbase<br />
version to accommodate two people.<br />
The Touring model also offers a few more features over the<br />
short wheelbase model, including a backrest with grab handles<br />
for the passenger seat, a new camouflage colour scheme<br />
and new 12-inch (30.5cm) black alloy wheels, all for a $500<br />
difference in the purchase price.<br />
Among a series of improvements made to the models are<br />
a newly designed dual A-arm suspension for better ride<br />
performance and all new four-wheel hydraulic disc brakes.<br />
The swing arm point locations have been moved to improve<br />
the dual A-arm suspension movement, which CFMoto says has<br />
vastly improved the turning circle on both models, for greater<br />
manoeuvrability around the farm.<br />
Both models are powered by a 580cc, single cylinder, liquid<br />
cooled, Bosch EFI, four-stroke engine that produces 40<br />
horsepower (29.4kW), with high and low range, switchable<br />
2WD/4WD drive modes and front differential lock available<br />
for rugged environments and easily accessed by the touch<br />
of a button.<br />
The models are equipped with four-wheel hydraulic disc<br />
brakes with an added combined braking system for safer<br />
stopping power.<br />
Additional highlights include fresh new modern exterior<br />
design with bright LED lights, new heavy-duty carrier racks with<br />
integrated quick release service covers, large digital dashboard<br />
with even mobile phone Bluetooth connectivity.<br />
All CFMoto ATVs are backed by a two year warranty and<br />
supported by a national dealer network of over 80 outlets.<br />
progress made<br />
Trelleborg’s TM1000<br />
Progressive Traction tyres<br />
bring more power and less<br />
soil compaction to<br />
the ground<br />
Above: The 2.05m TM11000 Progressive<br />
Traction tyres offer more traction and less<br />
soil compaction, its manufacturer says<br />
Tyre manufacturer Trelleborg has released its TM1000<br />
Progressive Traction farm tyre in a new size, matching the<br />
newly-released Massey Ferguson 8S tractor.<br />
The MF 8S can fit rear tyres up to 2.05m in diameter,<br />
including the brand-new option of VF650/75 R42 Trelleborg<br />
TM1000 PT, Massey Ferguson says, with VF 600/70 R30 tyres<br />
suited to the front.<br />
Speaking at the product launch, Agco’s director of marketing<br />
for Europe and the Middle East, Asia and Africa Francesco<br />
Munro lauded the arrival of the new product.<br />
“Our new 2.05m tyre offering from our Trelleborg partners,<br />
the TM 1000 Progressive Traction, (offers) more comfort, more<br />
traction, less soil compaction,” he says.<br />
The company had also supplied tyres to the MF Next Concept<br />
tractor, a precursor to the MF 8S, displayed at agricultural trade<br />
fair Agritechnica in 2019.<br />
Trelleborg added its Progressive Traction technology to its<br />
flagship TM1000 tyre last year, saying the design will release<br />
additional power to the ground and make tractors better on<br />
the road.<br />
Trelleborg global research and design director for agricultural<br />
tyres Piero Mancinelli says the system can do this while<br />
reducing soil compaction at the same time.<br />
“We have taken the decision to upgrade the tyre line to VF<br />
technology, enabling a higher load capacity of up to 40 per cent<br />
when compared to a standard tyre, or up to 40 per cent lower<br />
pressure on the field, reducing soil compaction,” he says.<br />
“The special double-edged tread design was engineered<br />
to decrease the tread vibration contributing to lower energy<br />
dissipation, minimising fuel consumption while extending the<br />
life span.”<br />
The tyres were also recognised as “Best Agricultural Tyre” at<br />
the Hevea Tire Industry Awards 2019, held in January this year in<br />
Spain, winning with 38.2 per cent of all votes cast.<br />
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