Massey Ferguson’s new MF 7400 Series flagship model, the 240hp MF 7499, makes its UK debut at the LAMMA show in January. At the same time the company will be also introducing new cab suspension for the MF 5400 Series tractors and cab improvements for the MF 8900 Xtra telehandlers as well as.
Massey Ferguson at LAMMA 2010:
• MF 7400 Series: Two new models, the 240hp, MF 7499 and 225hp (max), MF 7497, now top the MF 7400 Series. The high specification tractors are powered by AGCO SISU POWER 7.4 litre engines and are equipped with Dyna-VT continuously variable transmissions with new Dynamic Tractor Management (DTM)
• 5400 Series: Cab suspension is now available as an option on all MF 5400 Series tractors with flat-floor cabs. The straightforward system provides damping in three dimensions.
• MF 8900 Xtra telehandlers: New cab features, ergonomic control layout and high capacity ventilation system improves operator comfort. Extra cooling option increases performance in extreme working conditions
• MF 8600 Series: Independent tests show the MF 8690 offers up to 16% saving in fuel consumption compared with similar powered tractors.
Also on show from Massey Ferguson at LAMMA will be an MF 5435 equipped with the new cab suspension and MF 945 loader, an MF 6480 and the sector-leading MF 8690 tractor. The recently launched MF 7282 Centora combine will also be on display as well as an MF 8925 Xtra telehandler with the new cab layout.
Note to editors: Fully detailed press releases and photographs of all these new machines are available and can also be downloaded direct from Massey Ferguson’s press website: http://www.pagesbureau.co.uk/AGCO_Press/MF/MF_home.html
Two new flagships top out MF 7400 Series
Two new MF 7400 models, the 240hp (max), MF 7499 and 225hp (max), MF 7497 make their UK debut at LAMMA. These powerful and versatile tractors are equipped to the highest specification and combine high power and strength with excellent weight distribution, which makes them ideally suited to a wide range of modern farming operations.
The new MF 7400s are particularly manoeuvrable for their power and, when equipped with the Integrated Front Linkage System (IFLS), are the perfect match for those operating cultivation, sprayer and drilling combinations, as well as front- and rear-mounted mowers. The tractors come with a high level of automation as standard, which improves control and reduces the strain on the operator.
Both tractors are powered by the superb 7.4 litre capacity AGCO SISU Power engine, which is renowned for its excellent economy and for producing high pulling power at low speeds. Economy is further enhanced by the standard Dyna-VT continuously variable transmission, which is now equipped with the new Dynamic Tractor Management (DTM) system, first seen on the leading MF 8600 Series
Now also standard on all MF 7400 Series models, DTM manages the engine speed automatically to consistently maximise productivity and reduce fuel consumption. The system works in all ’pedal’ and ’lever’ modes and adjusts the engine and forward speed automatically according to the load to produce optimum economy.
The new tractors also help boost workrates by combining operations using the fully Integrated Front Linkage system and PTO option, which fits neatly into the new front axle support casting. Combined with the excellent power to weight ratio this allows the tractors to easily handle front- and rear combinations. The addition of the unique Dual Control system option lifts and lowers front-mounted equipment, on a distance-based system, which considerably eases the workload when turning.
A high level of control, monitoring and recording is offered by the Datatronic 3 option. The addition of the ISObus operation option also allows the same terminal to control a wide range of compatible implements with simple ’plug in and play’ connectivity. Auto-Guide fully automatic and integrated steering is another, output enhancing option.
Massey Ferguson’s, spacious sector-leading cab, which constrains noise levels to just 70dB(A) is available with Dual Stage pneumatic suspension for top comfort. This system automatically sets itself to match the travelling conditions.
Comfort is further enhanced by QuadLink front suspension that also protects the operator from bumps and improves traction. The system, which can be switched on or off, automatically compensates for the weight of a front-mounted implement and provides the same amount of movement without impeding the axle oscillation or turning circle.
Cab suspension for all flat-floor MF 5400 Series
Cab suspension is now an option on all Massey Ferguson MF 5400 Series tractors with flat floor cabs. The new system offers higher levels of comfort to operators who are now using these versatile, multi-function tractors for long hours on a wide range of demanding tasks.
"There is now increasing demand for extra cab comfort from all operators, but few other manufacturers offer cab suspension on tractors of 100hp or less," explains Campbell Scott, Massey Ferguson’s Brand Development Manager. "The new MF system is available for all MF 5400 Series tractors with a standard flat floor cab. This means Massey Ferguson is able to offer this extra comfort and protection for operators’ spines from ’jarring’ and ’bumping’ on models from 82hp to 145hp."
Moreover, QuadLink front axle suspension is also an option on the five flagship models, the four-cylinder MF 5460, MF 5470 and MF 5480 and six-cylinder MF 5465 and MF 5475. Together, with the new cab suspension, this provides unrivalled comfort for operators in this power bracket.
The new cab suspension is a straight-forward design. The entirely mechanical system employs two new silent block bushes to support the cab at the front, with a pair of spring-assisted shock absorbers mounted on the two rear corners.
A Panhard rod on the rear spring units controls lateral stability, which combines with the vertical damping to provide suspension in three dimensions – up/down and side-to-side. The mechanical system requires no operator input, with the damping set to pre-determined levels by the shock absorbers and springs.
While available on cabs with the Visio roof option, the suspension increases the overall height of the cab slightly and this means it will not be available for the Low Profile Cab option, on which clearance under buildings is of paramount importance. The new silent block bushes will, however, now be fitted to all cabs - including those without the suspension option.
Extra comfort for MF 8900 Xtra telehandler
A host of new cab features and an improved ergonomic layout provide greater comfort and ease of use across the entire Massey Ferguson MF 8900 Xtra telehandler range. The machines can also be fitted with the option of a new cooling system for higher productivity in the most arduous working conditions.
Also new is a cooling package option that offers enhanced performance for continuous reliable operation in extreme conditions. This will provide greater productivity when working in hot and dusty situations as well as when towing. The new radiator, which is 43mm wider and 47mm deeper than before, offers up to 20% higher cooling capacity.
SCR technology on MF 8690 cuts fuel use by 16%
Independent tests show that Massey Ferguson’s MF 8690 tractor uses 16% less fuel compared with other similar powered tractors on the same work. The tractor is powered by an AGCO SISU Power Citius 8.4 litre, four valve/cylinder common-rail engine, which is the industry’s first to use Selective Catalytic Reduction technology that treats the exhaust gases with AdBlue additive.
"When we first introduced the new MF 8600 Series we set out with a conservative claim that this technology will reduce fuel use by about 5%,"
