Massey Ferguson: Four new models strengthen 5400 Series

Massey Ferguson has strengthened its position in the livestock and mixed farming tractor sectors with the addition of four, entirely new 82-107hp models to its best-selling MF5400 Series.
The tractors feature innovative new designs and have been created specifically to provide the power, performance and economy operators in these sectors require.
“They are not simply updates to existing models,” product marketing manager Mathieu Razy said. “Following extensive customer consultations across Europe, we have introduced four new agile tractors that combine superb power to weight ratios with excellent visibility and novel features that make them ideally suited for work with loaders and front linkages.”
Massey Ferguson sales engineer Martin Wakely added that the design of the new tractor had merged well-proven features from the current MF5400 Series with uncompromising new designs developed exclusively for use in this power bracket.
“For these four new MF5400 Series tractors we have taken successful features, such as the Dyna-4 transmission, and re-engineered them to suit precisely the specific customer requirements for this size and type of tractor,” he said. “This means these new MF5400 Series models offer the unbeatable combination of  manoeuvrability, stability, visibility and access linked to lively, agile performance in the yard, on the road and in the field.”
All the tractors are powered by the latest Perkins 4.4-litre, four-cylinder 1104D-44T mechanical injection engines. These are renowned for their reliability and economy. The modern design allows maximum power at just 2,000rpm, reducing fuel consumption as well as cutting noise and wear. The punchy engines develop impressive torque figures at just 1,400rpm, which means the tractors can operate at lower engine speeds, cutting fuel consumption and lowering noise.
The engines are encased in a sleek, new high-visibility bonnet, again designed especially for these tractors. This provides an unrivalled view forward and to the sides and its shape does not compromise the cooling efficiency in any way. The one piece unit pivots open, providing excellent access for fuss-free servicing.
Massey Ferguson has invested huge amounts into the research and development of a completely new transaxle for exclusive use on these new 82-107hp tractors. It starts with the highly efficient Dyna-4, 16F/16R transmission that offers completely clutchless operation after starting up. This comes with the renowned left-hand Power Control, clutchless reverse shuttle, which is ideal for loader work.
Dyna-4 has already gained a great reputation for reliability and efficiency, by combining a wide choice of speeds with low mechanical losses. For the new, lower hp MF5400 Series, the transmission has been made lighter and refined for use in these particular tractors.
All models have the choice of either 540/540E rpm or 540/540E/1,000rpm PTO, with engagement and speed selected electro-hydraulically with a button in the cab. Ground Speed PTO and super creeper are options.
At the back is a new rear axle, again designed specifically for these models. This offers a maximum lift capacity of 4,300kg, with a 10 per cent lift speed increase compared to current MF5400 tractors. Standard, Electronic Linkage Control provides straightforward, precise operation using Massey Ferguson’s extremely well-proven system.
A dual pump, open-centre hydraulic system provides plenty of flow of 42 lit/min plus 57 lit/min at a pressure of 200 bar to handle all requirements of even the most demanding implements.
To further improve performance with loaders is the unique 100 lit/min Twin Flow option, which combines the flow from both pumps. This unrivalled output helps the MF5400 Series make light work of all materials-handling tasks.

The new MF5400 tractors have been optimised for loader use.

Up front a new front axle casting, which is designed using expertise gained from larger Massey Ferguson tractors, now not only provides a compact mounting for the new axle, but also includes an integral loader sub-frame that ensures loaders are mounted easily and effectively become part of the tractor.
This axle mounting, unique in this sector, provides enormous benefits for users. The integral design provides an exceptional turning angle, for superb manoeuvrability and offers outstanding ground clearance. It also allows both the front linkage and loader to be fitted at the same time, which improves performance by reducing downtime. It simply makes it easier to use a loader and front linkage – further increasing the tractor’s versatility.
The same specially shaped support hosts the 2.5t capacity Integrated Front Linkage System. This allows equipment to be coupled closer to the tractor, which increases stability, and comes with a 1,000rpm independent PTO option.
Operators will find the cab is a spacious, quiet workplace that benefits from features found on the larger models, such as the cab suspension option. The sleek high-visibility bonnet provides an unparalleled view to the loader and front linkage attachments. This view is further enhanced by the Visio roof option.
Standard specification is very high and includes vertical side exhaust, tinted glass with opening side and rear windows, heater, radio/CD player and the option of air conditioning.
There’s a wide choice of options to allow users to tailor specifications to their particular needs. The height of the tractor with standard cab is 2.75m, which falls to just 2.45m for the Low Profile version with slimline roof – particularly suitable for working in and around traditional buildings. For ultimate vision when working with loaders is the Low Profile cab and Visio roof, which provides a height of just 2.67m.

For more information visit: www.masseyferguson.co.uk.