Fendt now offers 14 models of Tigo forage wagon with capacities of 22 to 45 cubic metres. The Tigo’s advantage is that it can achieve these capacities with a wagon that’s up to 20 per cent shorter than its rivals but can still double up as a transport wagon.
The compact design incorporates an innovative bulkhead above the loading unit to carry up to six cubic metres more capacity without adding to the overall length of the wagon.
“This makes our wagons approximately one metre shorter than others in the market,” Fendt Tigo sales engineer Dan Woodward said. “The high payload capacity, lightweight construction and compact design give farmers and contractors a more manoeuvrable wagon that’s more efficient.”
The multi-functional bulkhead has an intelligent automatic load and unload system that’s easily adjustable.
“As the wagon fills, the bulkhead automatically swings open to carry an additional six cubic metres without the operator having to continually monitor capacity. This makes reaching full capacity easier and safer for the operator because there’s no need to continually turn around to monitor the wagon,” Mr Woodward added.
The Tigo has also been designed for dual use without the need for a manual conversion or cable adjustment.
“With no intervention, these wagons can be used as a loading wagon or a transport wagon,” Mr Woodward said. “This is because the pick-up is 80cm off the ground, which enables easy transition between fields. It’s a huge time saver and also makes the Tigo more versatile, especially for a contractor.”
The pick-up is automatically controlled by a swing angle sensor. The swath is therefore picked up cleanly, even in undulating fields. This large pick-up opening enables a consistent and constant flow which reduces time consuming, and potentially damaging, blockages.
“There’s no need to move the drawbar manually on hilly ground, which will make life easier for a lot of UK farmers and contractors,” Mr Woodward said.
The Fendt Tigo boasts the smallest cutting gap of any forage wagon.
“The very low gap of just 3.5mm makes the Tigo the most precise machine on the market and ensures that forage is handled carefully and efficiently to protect the sward and maximise the cut,” Mr Woodward added.
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