New Holland’s new T3F tractor has won the title of Specialised Tractor of the Year for 2015 at the EIMA Show at Bologna.
The judges for the award, a panel of 23 leading farm machinery journalists from across Europe, assessed the T3F as being able to offer ultimate in-field performance in cultivation tasks, ideal for growers demand for highly specific equipment with a perfect balance between performance and the agility to move quickly and easily in narrow spaces or under low canopies.
“This award testifies the hard work and dedication of all those involved in the development of the T3F,” the brand president of New Holland Agriculture, Carlo Lambro, said. “This important industry award is a further great recognition for New Holland and for its leading position in the speciality segment.”
New Holland T3F Series tractors are designed to meet the needs of professional fruit growers and small up to mid-sized orchard and vineyards businesses seeking powerful yet compact machines with great versatility and premium performance in the power range from 50 to 72hp.
Despite their extremely compact design, the four models of the T3F Series are built to satisfy all power demands even in intensive orchard applications. They are equipped with generous three-cylinder turbocharged and intercooled FPT Industrial S8000 engines that pack a big punch for a wide variety of specialised tasks.
The Stage III compliant engine technology ensures low emissions, low noise and vibration levels and maximum fuel efficiency. The high torque of up to 295 Nm is available together with an impressive 34 per cent of torque backup that further increases the excellent in-field performance.
The lightweight T3F Series tractors move with ease between rows thanks to an ultra-narrow body with the option of just 135cm at the widest point. It allows the operator to manoeuvre effortlessly around orchards without damaging or overlooking valuable crops and it is also ideal for spraying, cultivation and road transport. Tight turns are no problem either with a short 186cm wheelbase and a turn radius as low as 3.4m. The ROPS frame can also be folded down completely to grant enhanced visibility and easy access into spaces with low overhead clearance.
Impressive hydraulic performance is delivered by two fixed displacement hydraulic pumps with a total flow rate of 84 lit/min: a 52 lit/min pump is dedicated to the three remote valves and the trailer brakes and delivers outstanding braking efficiency even when transporting fully laden trailer, while a 32 lit/min service pump offers effortless steering even in demanding hydraulic applications.
The T3F Series has up to 2,277kg of lift capacity. New Holland’s patented and proven Lift-O-Matic rear linkage control is standard throughout the range and enables operators to lift and return rear mounted implements to a pre-set position by using a single control. The drop rate of the implement is independent of its weight, ensuring that when even the full lift capacity is exploited, the implement will be returned softly and smoothly to work.
T3F tractors can be specified with a wide choice of efficient transmissions that covers every professional’s needs. The standard 12×12 Synchro Shuttle transmission offers exceptional efficiency while a 40km/hr speed option is available for operations that require high speeds transport. An optional 20×20 Synchro Shuttle creeper can be specified with speed as low as 100m/hr, which is perfect for specialist and hand planting applications.
High comfort and durability are key component of the T3F Series design. The suspended platform assures perfect noise and vibration isolation, supporting the unbeatable comfort and ergonomics of the operator environment. From the large, adjustable seat, the operator has an unlimited visibility on all sides. Simple and intuitive, all controls fall naturally to hand and have been grouped to ensure maximum comfort, even during long working days.
Building on New Holland Agriculture’s tradition of excellence in the specialty tractor segment, the new T3F Series is the latest tractor solution for productivity, versatility and maximum comfort to take on every orchard job.
For more information visit: www.newholland.com.
