CNH’s Austrian-based brand Steyr, which is celebrating 75 years of tractor production, has announced the introduction of its new 6280 Absolut CVT, a 280hp range flagship that introduces significant upgrades compared to existing Absolut CVT models. The tractor will be seen for the first time at Agraria 2022 in Late November 2022.
Characterised by refreshed Steyr styling with new high-power LED lights, its introduction heralds new model numbering, with the last three digits now indicating maximum unboosted horsepower.
When compared with the larger Terrus CVT models, the new 6280 Absolut CVT provides an alternative for those seeking a compact package offering more power without additional weight. New efficiency features range from a larger fuel tank to customisable CVT transmission features which allow operators to adjust, save and recall settings according to preferences and application requirements.
Further CVT improvements include enhanced acceleration/deceleration behaviour, better shuttle response and greater sensitivity for both the drive pedal and the Multicontroller, with position detection for the latter also improved. Cruise control can now be overridden via a new drive pedal that provides enhanced precision and control.
Comfort is boosted by Advanced Vehicle Suspension, synchronising front-axle and cab suspension, and rear-linkage damping to minimise shock transfer. A new cab design boosts interior space by eight per cent, while upgrades including automotive-style interior materials help cut noise to an industry-leading 66dB.
Steyr’s Impuls CVT range, along with the Profi CVT and Profi S-Control 8 lines, have also been upgraded for 2023. They now feature a new S-Tech 700 Plus touchscreen control terminal with aluminium casing and 35 per cent larger tablet-type 12.1-inch touchscreen with enhanced vision and monitor rail or armrest mounting. Memory storage is up from 256mb to 16gb. A new Steyer 392 correction signal receiver is also available for these tractors, offering faster initialisation.
Meanwhile, Steyr Expert 4100 CVT, 4110 CVT, 4120 CVT and 4130 CVT tractors have been replaced by the new Expert 4110 CVT, 4120 CVT, 4130 CVT and 4140 CVT for 2023, with the final three figures in the new model numbers now marking the maximum horsepower.
The engines and relative power outputs remain unchanged, but operating upgrades include a new S-Tech 700 Plus control terminal with 12-inch anti-fingerprint and anti-glare touchscreen including higher-resolution graphics.
Cab improvements include enhanced trim quality, a new monitor rail, a cooled storage compartment, leather steering wheel and improved CVT customisation, allowing operators to adjust, save and recall vehicle behaviour according to personal preferences and application requirements.
