New Holland has extended the appeal of its T5 tractor range by adding the firm’s acclaimed Electro Command, semi-powershift transmission alongside the tractors’ proven class-leading common-rail engine for Stage IIIB compliance and the deluxe VisionView Cab. The 99hp T5.95 Electro Command, 107hpT5.105 Electro Command and 114hp T5.115 Electro Command will be available from the second half of 2013.
The Electro Command, semi–powershift transmission is an optimised version of the transmission currently fitted to New Holland’s popular T6 range. This highly efficient gearbox features 16 forward and reverse gears, and enables operators to select up to eight gears via up or downshift buttons on the dedicated transmission lever.
The lever falls naturally to hand while working, and range changing is further facilitated by the addition of three buttons on the right hand Command Arc. The gear selected is displayed on the easy–to–read instrument cluster.
Electro Command with creeper will become the default choice for vegetable growers and other row crop operations. An additional clutch pack and reduction gearing provides an additional 16 gears below the standard ratios to deliver a total of 32F/32R gears that achieve speeds as low as 280m/hr. The creeper function is intuitively engaged courtesy of a switch on the Command Arc.
The T5 has redefined the concept of medium–sized tractor comfort with the industry-leading deluxe VisionView cab. When specified with the optional Comfort Ride Cab Suspension, it offers an unsurpassed operating environment. Familiar to users of the T6, T7 and T8 ranges, it acts to counteract even the harshest bumps and reduces operator fatigue courtesy of a silky smooth ride, even when driving on uneven roads or across cultivated fields.
The T5 range is synonymous with outstanding manoeuvrability, a prerequisite when negotiating tight yards and headlands. The T5 Electro Command’s compact dimensions have been maintained within its 2,380mm wheelbase, just 30mm longer than Dual Command versions.
Enhancing reliability is a cornerstone of New Holland’s development strategy, and the rear hub diameter has been increased to a full 275mm. These heavy–duty rear axles have significantly enhanced overall machine durability. The T5 Electro Command can be equipped with 540/65R38 tyres to reduce soil compaction and increase the load capacity in transport operations.
The T5 Electro Command range benefits from New Holland’s acclaimed Terralock traction management system. Once engaged, the system automatically controls four–wheel drive and differential lock engagement through continuous dialogue between speed sensors, the brake pedal and the rear linkage. The system will also automatically disengage during tight turns. Furthermore, this advanced system eliminates the scrubbing effect on tyres when turning as the wheels are free to turn and not locked together. The system is also automatically disengaged when forward speed reaches 15km/hr for enhanced transport efficiency.
In line with the transmission enhancements, all T5 Electro Commands will benefit from a heavy–duty braking system. Brake disc life has been further extended to enhance the already impressive stopping performance. This means that when transporting even the heaviest fully laden trailers the T5 Electro Command will stop safely and securely.
In line with New Holland’s long–standing roadmap for sub-120hp machines, the T5 Electro Command will benefit from cutting-edge cooled exhaust gas recirculation technology to meet Stage IIIB emissions. Developed in collaboration with FPT Industrial, the entire engine installation has been optimised both in terms of packaging to ensure the T5 Electro Commands’ dimensions remain unaffected as well as delivering outstanding performance.
New Holland has introduced its popular Auto PTO feature to the T5 Electro Command. Engaged via a specific switch on the B Pillar, the system is set to automatically disengage drive to the PTO when the implement reaches a predefined distance from the ground, and to reapply it when the implement returns below the preset threshold. This system requires zero operator input and protects the PTO shaft from reliability impacting torsional stresses during raising or lowering.
A predefined PTO speed is effortlessly maintained courtesy of the fully automated engine speed management system; operators simply select the desired PTO working speed and the system keeps the engine speed constant, regardless of load variations, by up or downshifting gears within the selected range.
The entire T5 Electro Command range can be specified with guidance solutions to suit individual farming requirements. Operations wishing to enhance precision will opt for the EZ-Pilot system. A steering wheel motor is fitted within the steering column itself, which steers the tractor via the received guidance correction signals. All parameters can be checked or set via an intuitive FM750 colour touchscreen or the super wide 30cm FM1000 screen in the cab.
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