United States-Massey Ferguson launch new line of tractors.
UNITED STATES-NEW LINE OF TRACTORS.
Massey Ferguson Introduces 8600 Series Row Crop Tractor
Massey Ferguson proudly introduces the Massey Ferguson 8600 Series high-horsepower row crop tractor to North American farmers. This new offering of 270 to 350 horsepower tractors breaks new ground in next-generation farm equipment, consistent with Massey Ferguson’s 160-year tradition of delivering unprecedented innovations.
The MF8600 Series tractor combines the raw power of the AGCO SISU POWER 8.4L engine with the latest innovations in engine management and transmission technology, then adds operator comforts and conveniences such as an unparalleled picture-window view that enables farmers to get even more satisfaction out of a long day of farming..
The new Massey Ferguson 8600 Series row crop tractor features four models offering 270 to 350 horsepower, all with new e3 clean air technology plus revolutionary innovations guided by farmer input to deliver a new generation of power, performance and comfort - all to enable farmers to get even more satisfaction out of a long day of farming.
"This tractor may well be the one tractor farmers classify as the best they’ve ever owned," says Jason Hoult, product marketing manager for Massey Ferguson’s high-horsepower tractors. "This tractor was developed with enormous amounts of farmer input, and the final product was fine-tuned after hours of on-farm use. This tractor has captivated the farmers who’ve used it on their farms."
The MF8600 Series tractor also introduces e3 clean-air technology: Energy|Economy|Ecology to provide compliance without compromise. AGCO has chosen e3 Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) technology as the most farmer-friendly approach toward meeting current Tier III and also future EPA emissions standards. The e3 technology significantly reduces nitrogen oxide (NOx) gases and particulate emissions without any trade-offs in power, productivity and operating costs. In fact, the new e3 technology not only provides the cleanest emissions, it delivers up to 15 percent better fuel efficiency over the competition.
Higher horsepower from AGCO SISU POWER engine
With the MF8600 Series, Massey Ferguson extends its line into a new power sector - up to 275 PTO horsepower, 350 engine horsepower - by equipping each of the four models with the 8.4-liter (514 cu. in.) AGCO SISU POWER engine. The series includes the MF8650 with 205 PTO hp/270 max. engine hp; MF8660 with 225 PTO hp/295 max. engine hp; MF8670 with 250 PTO hp/320 max. engine hp; and MF8680 with 275 PTO hp/350 max. engine hp.
Designed using more than 65 years of company innovation and equipped with Electronic Engine Management 3 (EEM3), AGCO SISU POWER engines maintain maximum torque between 1,185 and 1,550 rpm and deliver constant power down to 1,570 rpm to handle farmers’ toughest jobs.
A rugged new chassis-rail frame, combined with a new sculpted front axle support casting provides a solid foundation for the MF8600 Series and allows a tighter turning radius. Larger final drives and the muscle to handle larger draft loads and weight are additional benefits of the new heavy-duty front axle.
These tractors also offer the power and capacity to handle today’s biggest equipment with ease, day in and day out. Features include:
• The highest 3-point capacity in the class, with an optional Integrated Front Linkage System with more than 11,000 lbs (5,000 kg) of 3-point lift capacity; rear 3-point linkage with more than 22,760 lbs (10,323 kg) lift capacity;
• Optional factory-installed, front PTO;
• 46 gal/min auxiliary hydraulics system with up to six hydraulic remotes.
New Dyna-VT CVT transmission with Dynamic Tractor Management (DTM)
The machines also feature a new heavy-duty Dyna-VT continuously variable transmission (CVT) with industry-exclusive Dynamic Tractor Management (DTM). Until now, nothing beat the stepless speed control and efficiency of the Dyna-VT continuously variable transmission for infinite speed control without shifting, jerking or a delay in traction or power. Adding DTM turns the MF8600 Series into "Smart Tractors" which automatically coordinate the engine and transmission to minimize rpms, maximize power to the ground and optimize fuel efficiency.
DTM is activated with the push of a button, and ground speed is selected using the Dyna-VT transmission. Automatically the DTM will set the most efficient engine speed, hold the ground speed and maintain power under a load. Because DTM technology allows the engine and transmission to work as one, it helps prevent unnecessary engine wear while optimizing engine power, fuel efficiency and productivity.
With limited moving parts, including no clutch packs that are prone to wear, the unique transmission is designed for long life. It offers the convenience of a 1200-hour service interval, as well as a self-contained oil-bath to eliminate the potential for contamination from hydraulic remotes or the rear axle.
Comfort and convenience beyond compare
The MF8600 Series tractor was built with key input from farmers who take great satisfaction in working up to a 14-hour day and who can appreciate the pleasure that comes from the ultimate in ergonomics and comfort. As a result, the MF8600 Series breaks new ground by offering standard features that bring new meaning to the word ’comfort.’ Class-leading features include:
• Roomiest cab with the biggest picture-window view- the cab is a full 65-inches wide with 28 percent more interior space than the MF8400 Series, which makes it the roomiest cab in its class. A clean 4-post design and 67-square-feet of glass provide unequalled visibility. Intuitively placed instrumentation and the quietest cab in its class create the ultimate work environment.
• Massey Ferguson’s exclusive OptiRide 4-corner cab suspension features an innovative hydraulic damper and accumulator system which, when combined with the new QuadLink Suspended Front Axle system reduces vibration by 50 percent and provides an unsurpassed smooth ride. No other tractor in this class offers a cab suspension system.
• A redesigned, seat-mounted central command arm puts all key functions, including up to six hydraulic control valves, where farmers would expect to see them ... at their fingertips, not where product engineers could squeeze them in. The control arm also includes the optional Datatronics IV Control Center Display (including video capacity) designed to help manage and monitor any ISOBUS-compliant implements hooked behind it. A single terminal for control of all ISOBUS-compliant implements saves time, money, unnecessary installations and annoying cab clutter.
• Headland Management allows multi-function operation of up to 35 tractor and implement commands at the push of one button, improving productivity while reducing fatigue.
• New SpeedSteer allows adjustment of the steering ratio and selection of the number of steering wheel turns required for a given amount of front-wheel turn.
• Handy lighting touchpad mounted on the right "B" pillar clearly indicates which outside tractor lights are in use.
• Plenty of adjustable vents, including new low-level vents, deliver exceptional air distribution and temperature control.
• Wider door; a sleek, slim dash; greater range of adjustment for the steering wheel; a larger field cooler and improved conveniences such as a cell phone holder and 12-volt outlet.
e3 delivers clean air, pure performance
The e3 SCR technology meets emission standards and provides undiminished horsepower and torque as well as 15 percent better fuel economy than the competition. e3 treats the downstream exhaust with Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF), which breaks nitrogen oxides (NOx) down into harmless nitrogen and water vapor. Because it’s a post-co
