First unveiled at Agritechnica 2019, Fendt Ideal 10 large combine is now on test runs in Europe. A highlight of the new machine is that it doesn’t have a conventional steering wheel control, instead it’s equipped with the Fendt’s joystick IdealDrive steering system.
This new top-end model from the company’s large combine series is equipped with a new MAN 16.2-litre engine and meets Stage V European emissions standards. With a maximum power output of 790hp, a new cleaning system and a larger version of the familiar Dual Helix separator, the Fendt Ideal 10 promises even more power and output.
The new Fendt Ideal 10 not only gives 143hp more than the second largest model, the Ideal 9, this latest top model has the added feature of a new cleaning system and 15 per cent more cleaning capacity. With the Cyclone Cleaning System, the grain drops down to the top sieve through two curved double-drop steps. Thanks to the curved shape, the laws of physics see the heavy grains gather in the lower section while the lighter parts accumulate above.
The curved steps provide a wider air outlet, that can significantly increase the air volume and make the cleaning process even more efficient. With two drop levels, most of the short straw and chaff is separated on the first level. The remaining non-grain components are separated on the second. With cleaning happening across four sections on the Fendt Ideal 10T, IdealBalance has been optimised to suit. Two return floors ensure even distribution and coverage across the preparation floor.
The Rotor Dual Helix, already known from the Fendt Ideal 8 and 9, comes in a bigger size for the Fendt Ideal 10. Two additional separator concaves add 12 per cent to the concave surface area of the Fendt Ideal 10T. With a separation area of 4.54 square metres, the combine harvester boasts an even higher separation capacity for even greater throughput.
Since the development and production of self-propelled harvesters, a world without a steering wheel is hard to imagine. With the new IdealDrive steering system Fendt has replaced the steering column altogether.
With IdealDrive steering, the machine’s directio of travel is controlled proportionally to the movement of a joystick located on the left armrest. The functions of the joystick on the right armrest are the same as before. The operator’s left-hand steers, while the right-hand controls the speed.
This new machine control system means the driver has a perfect view to the front, and a direct view of both the cutting unit and the feeder of the inclined main crop elevator. This unique new system complies with all European vehicle and traffic regulations.
The joystick control IdealDrive will be rolled out for the 2021 model year and can be fitted as an option for all tracked machines from the Ideal series 7 to 10.
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