A new range of Landini four-wheel drive tractors has been introduced that are equipped with large-diameter row-crop wheels all round for extra high ground clearance. The new version of the Landini 5 Series tractor replaces similar machines based on the superseded 5D Series, with a change of power unit, a new cab, increased hydraulic oil flow and a number of other upgrades.
“With under-axle clearance of up to 695mm, these tractors can be used on arable farms for late season spray treatments in mature grain and oilseed rape crops,” Landini product specialist Andy Starbuck said. “But their main role is to work in salad and vegetable cropping situations, and top fruit crops such as strawberries grown in raised beds, where consumer quality demands require the least possible contact with the produce.”
Compared with previous Landini high clearance tractors, the 5HC machines have a new, more-spacious cab, increased oil flow for the steering and main hydraulics, and a slightly longer wheelbase.
There’s also a new power unit under the hood – a 3.6-litre Deutz four-cylinder engine using just a diesel oxidising catalyst (DOC) to meet current emissions requirements, which replaces a 3.4-litre Perkins motor that also required a diesel particulate filter (DPF) for emissions control.
The new engine also serves up 4-5hp more power for each of the three models – 90hp for the 5-095 HC; 99hp for the 5-105 HC and 107hp for the 5-115 HC – and is matched to a choice of synchro or power shuttle transmissions with 12×12 to 36×36 speed configurations engineered and assembled by Landini manufacturer Argo Tractors.
There is a 540/750 economy PTO option for operating sprayers and spreaders, and soft-engage modulated PTO drive engagement is standard with the power shuttle.
In a typical arrangement for a Landini tractor, a dual-element gear pump provides 32-lit/min (up 33 per cent compared to the previous model) of oil flow dedicated to the steering, clutches and so on, and 62-lit/min (15 per cent more) to the mechanical spool valves and mechanically-operated 4,500kg capacity rear linkage.
“The 5HC’s new cab, which has proven popular on other tractors in the Landini range, is roomier than the previous design and has a larger glass area making it a light and airy place to work, with better visibility in all directions,” Mr Starbuck added.
“Inside, operators will appreciate the spool valve levers being angled towards the driver, and the way the transmission range lever is tucked out of the way but still easily accessible.”
A wider-opening rear window results from a more space-efficient air conditioning installation, which comprises a slim heat exchanger in the roof and air intake filters located in the cab’s rear pillars, where they’re easier to reach for servicing.
The new High Clearance tractors are available through Landini sales, service and parts dealerships located throughout the UK and Ireland.
For more information visit: www.landini.it/en/.
