New Holland has added the innovative Auto Command continuously variable transmission to its flagship T9 Series tractors. The five-model line-up develops maximum power outputs ranging from 429 to 613hp, making the range-topping T9.600 AC the most powerful wheeled CVT tractor in the world today (the Case IH 540 CVX QuadTrack is also 613hp).
“The T9 Auto Command is ideal for customers looking for efficiency, versatility and performance from their flagship tractor,” New Holland’s head of tractor products, Sean Lennon, said. “The ability to utilise full power at speeds as low as 500m/hr, or with PTO applications, delivers possibilities that were previously not conceivable in this power class.
“Additionally the ability to add or remove up to 5.5t additional ballast and manoeuvre within a 10.7m turning circle while remaining under 3m wide on the road, even when fitted with 900/60R42 tyres, means the T9 Auto Command is the most versatile high-hp tractor available today.
“A wide array of tasks such as slurry injection, bed tilling, grading, chaser bin operation, wood chipping, heavy cultivation, drilling and loading silage clamps can all now be performed with one machine. Intuitive and easy to operate, this multiple use tractor brings high quality and reliability to large scale, professional farming operations, increasing versatility, utilisation and reducing ownership costs.”
The Auto Command transmission provides seamless speed changes with the most intuitive operating logic in the market, a logic that is already proven on other New Holland tractor ranges. The ease of use and commonality is an obvious advantage for farming operations that regularly use seasonal labour and where there are multiple ranges of tractors.
The award-winning SideWinder II armrest with fully integrated IntelliView IV ultra wide colour touchscreen and CommandGrip multifunction handle offer supremely comfortable and easy operation. The CommandGrip handle, which puts the most frequently used functions at the operator’s fingertips, also uses force-based logic to control the tractor’s speed and acceleration. With the Auto Command transmission, this delivers the infinite range of speeds to perfectly match the application.
Four points of optimised efficiency, where the transmission drives through a full mechanical connection, have been engineered to perfectly match the most frequently used speeds during draft work, secondary cultivation activities, high-speed in-field work and transport activities. The T9 Auto Command never operates with less than 60 per cent full mechanical drive, making it extremely power efficient compared to other designs of CVT. Advanced double-clutch control further enhances efficiency.
Automated efficiency features allow the operator to simply dial in the desired working speed and the T9 will then take care of the rest, optimising it’s engine speed to reduce fuel consumption automatically. A PTO mode ensures that shaft speed is maintained through varying load conditions, while the Cruise mode will take the T9 up to the target speed at the push of a button, perfect for haulage work.
The fully integrated IntelliSteer autoguidance maximises productivity and efficiency, enabling parallel pass-to-pass accuracy as precise as 1 to 2cm, while PLM Connect telematics allows close monitoring of the tractor’s performance from the convenience of the farm office.
The Auto Command transmission automatically adjusts engine power and ground speed for maximum productivity to match the requirements of the application, be it in heavy, light or variable draft work. In transport, the fast acceleration and 40km/hr road speed with all tyres at a quiet and efficient 1,650rpm engine speed give it an advantage compared to other transmissions.
The excellent slow-speed operation and precise speed control with the stepless ranges result in best-in-class productivity when compared to the speed steps of powershift transmission.
The intuitive automatic control of engine power and ground speed, the seamless speed adjustment, and the clutchless braking dramatically reduce operator fatigue, improving daily productivity. Together with the ample cab and ergonomic layout, this results in best-in-class operator comfort.
Auto Command also offers the advanced Active StopStart safety feature that prevents the tractor moving backwards or forwards when it is brought to a standstill on a gradient, even with a heavy load.
| Model | T9.435 Auto Command | T9.480 Auto Command | T9.530 Auto Command | T9.565 Auto Command | T9.600 Auto Command |
| Max power with EPM |
411hp | 469hp | 525hp | 557hp | 613hp |
For more information visit: www.newholland.com.
