Impression - Issue 03

THE ALL NEW Q-SERIES
FROM vALTRA
Valtra’s 5th
generation model
line-up now
includes an entirely
new series that
sits between the
popular T and S
Series.
The Q Series tractor, designed,
engineered, and manufactured in
Finland, is ideal for large farms and
contractors looking for performance
and integrated smart technology in the
230-305 HP range. The Q Series has
the power, intelligence, and versatility
to maximise productivity while driving
down costs for large farms and
contractors by combining industryleading
design, high quality components
and finishing, and outstanding
aftersales support.
The Q Series is an easy-to-use,
intelligent machine, designed for
professionals, allowing customers to
perform any farming or contracting task
and handle any implement with ease
and efficiency thanks to the credible
7.4 litre AGCO Power engine and the
industry-leading Q Series AGCO CVT
transmission. The large comfortable
cab with excellent visibility, excellent
suspension, and the award-winning
SmartTouch user interface provides
outstanding operator comfort.
The Q Series has a very low total
cost of ownership. Precision farming
solutions that are simple to use, has a
powerful, robust, and reliable design,
and provides excellent customer support
allowing Q customers to maximise their
performance and ensure fuel efficiency,
working hour efficiencies, and reduced
inputs. This is a winning combination that
will provide the best tractor experience
available in this horsepower range.
The 7.4 litre engine has the largest
displacement in the market for a tractor of
this size, ensuring dependability and fuel
efficiency. Maximum power is available
at low engine speeds of 1850 rpm, and
maximum torque is consistent between
1000 and 1500 rpm. The Q Series’ high
power and torque are easily generated by
the long stroke engine. Valtra’s EcoPower
principle has been applied to the entire Q
Series range, lowering fuel consumption
even further. Only 1500 rpm is required to
reach top speed.
The transmission is simple to use. The
electronic transmission management
of the Q Series automatically selects
the lowest possible engine revs for the
work to maintain the lowest possible
fuel consumption, and distributes
power accordingly to the hydraulics,
PTO, or transmission. The driver simply
adjusts the settings to suit the driver
or task at hand. Droop control allows
the operator to change the tractor’s
behaviour for even more economical or
intensive operation, saving either fuel or
time, depending on the customer’s costsaving
preferences.
With a weight of 9.2 tonnes, the Q is
neither too light nor too heavy and
protects soil from compaction. The
maximum gross weight is 16 tonnes,
which ensures a high payload and
guarantees that the load is always
transported legally.
The Q Series is small in size, with a low
total height and a long wheelbase. As
a result, the centre of gravity is low,
making the Q extremely stable. The
Aires Suspension, in conjunction with
the long wheelbase, increases the
tractor’s pulling force and reduces
power hopping. Because air suspension
has a faster reaction time than industry
standard hydraulic suspension, it
improves ground grip.
At road speeds, power is almost entirely
mechanically transmitted, resulting in
quick and smooth acceleration. The cab
and front axle are both air-suspended
and perfectly synchronised to ensure
a smooth ride in any environment and
temperature, whether harvesting on a
hot summer day or clearing snow from
the roads in winter.
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IMPRESSION