New Holland: T6 tractor range unveiled

New Holland launched its new T6 range of tractors at Agritechnica 2011. Featuring ECOBlue SCR technology for Stage IIIB compliance, there are seven T6 models from 119-175hp.
New Holland has tailored the ECOBlue SCR engine offering not only for the T6 range, but for the individual models themselves. Customers can choose between a four-cylinder 4.5-litre Nef engine or a larger 6.7-litre six-cylinder variant. All models except the entry-level T6.120 benefit from an increased power fro the engine power management (EPM) system.  EPM technology is available in transport, PTO and now in hydraulic applications, and it continuously adjusts engine power output to perfectly match actual working conditions. Intelligent sensing of the PTO, hydraulic and transmission loads ensures the optimum generation of power by the engine, which always runs at the most efficient settings.
ECOBlue SCR engines offer the ultimate in responsive power, with near instantaneous recovery times when placed under load for excellent in-field outputs.  The engine’s transient response has been enhanced courtesy of the uncompromised combustion cycles. The entire combustion cycle has been optimised for pure performance throughout the entire operating range, as the engine always breathes 100 per cent clean fresh air independent of its output. The improved cooling characteristics result in lower parasitic losses and the efficient gas flow minimises back pressure for improved overall engine efficiency and performance.
The engines fitted to the T6 range significantly improve on-the-job performance thanks to improved torque characteristics: maximum torque of 726Nm and torque back up of up to 42 per cent. In real terms, this means when the tractor is placed under load, the engine’s reaction time is quicker, to prevent slow-down in demanding conditions.
Fuel consumption has been further optimised by the introduction of engine idle speed management technology. Engine idle speed is reduced from 850rpm to 650rpm when certain conditions apply, including, among others, when the operator is not present and when zero throttle is applied. Combined with the introduction of the highly efficient ECOBlue SCR engine, customers will benefit from up to a 10 per cent reduction in operating costs.
The entire range of T6 tractors continues to offer outstanding power-to-weight ratios as low as 28.6kg/hp. Consequently farmers and contractors do not lug around unnecessary weight, and therefore they are able to significantly reduce fuel consumption and soil compaction. Moreover, the lower overall vehicle weight enables more flexible ballasting solutions to be adopted, when required, for improved in-field productivity.
The T6 range can now be equipped with a 540E/1,000/1,000E PTO offering, perfect for hay and forage contractors who routinely use the BB9000 range of big square balers. The 1000 Eco PTO is achieved at a mere 1,893 engine rpm for significantly reduced fuel consumption, which also contributes to overall lower vehicle emissions.
The unique SuperSteer front linkage technology moves the front linkage in conjunction with the SuperSteer front axle for a super-tight 66-degree turning angle and a turning radius of a mere 4.05m. This technology is ideal for row crop applications and means more time working and less time is wasted during headland turns.

Four- and six-cylinder models are avalable in the new T6 offering.

New Holland knows that no two farms are alike, and that each and every customer has very specific needs, therefore a ‘zero constraints’ approach has been adopted for the T6 configuration. All options can be selected on all tractors, with no limitations or pre-determined ‘packages’. Standard and low roof variants, new 80 lit/min fixed hydraulic pump or 113 lit/min closed-centre load-sensing hydraulic pump, the Electro Command and Dual Command transmission, together with four- and six-cylinder engines are all fully compatible with each other. New Holland is unique in this segment in offering a six-cylinder engine with 115 rated horsepower, extending the choice for open-field customers who undertake demanding draft applications.
The new numbering on the T6 series makes the model’s performance immediately obvious; the first digit refers to the range, the T6, and the numbers following the dot denote the maximum horsepower. Model identification has been further simplified, as models ending in a ‘0’ are four-cylinder units and those finishing with a ‘5’ boast six-cylinder engines.

For more information visit: www.newholland.com.