Valtra’s 5th generation model range is now complete with the all-new Q Series that fits between the popular T Series and S Series. Designed, engineered and manufactured in Finland, it’s said to be the ideal tractor for large farms and contractors seeking performance and integrated smart technology in the 230 to 305hp range.
By combining industry-leading design, high-quality components and finishing, and outstanding aftersales support, the Q Series has the power, intelligence and versatility to maximise productivity while driving down costs for large farms and contractors.
The Q Series is an easy-to-use, intelligent machine allowing customers to perform any farming or contracting task and handle any implement with ease and efficiency thanks to the reliable 7.4-litre Agco Power engine and the industry-leading Agco CVT transmission. Operator comfort is said to be outstanding thanks to the large comfortable cab offering great visibility, excellent suspension and the award-winning SmartTouch user interface.
The total cost of ownership of the Q Series is also claimed to be very favourable. Easy-to-use precision farming solutions, a powerful, robust and reliable design, and excellent customer support enable Q customers to maximise their performance and ensure fuel efficiency, efficiencies in working hours and reduced inputs.
Q Series dealers offer expert knowledge in sales and aftersales service, a high level of spare part availability, service contracts, and flexible finance options for complete cost control. Furthermore, Q certified dealers offer a 100 per cent connected fleet to guarantee maximum uptime using the latest remote diagnostic tools to schedule predictive maintenance for when it best suits customers. At handover, special attention will be made to making sure the customer’s Q Series is set up with their implements and all smart farming capabilities from day one.
The 7.4-litre engine features the biggest displacement in the market for this size of tractor ensuring reliability and fuel efficiency. Maximum power is available at the low engine speed of 1,850 rpm and the maximum torque stays consistent throughout the range of 1,000 to 1,500 rpm. The long-stroke engine easily generates the high power and torque that’s available in the Q Series. Valtra’s EcoPower principle has been applied to the entire Q Series range, further reducing fuel consumption. Maximum driving speed is achieved with only 1,500 rpm.
The transmission is easy to operate. The Q Series’ electronic transmission management automatically selects the lowest possible engine revs for the work to maintain the lowest fuel consumption, and distributes the power accordingly to the hydraulics, PTO, or transmission. The driver simply adjusts the settings to whichever best suits the driver or task. With droop control the operator can change the behaviour of the tractor for even more economic or intensive operating to save either fuel or time, depending on the customer’s cost-saving preferences.
The Q is said to be not too light and not too heavy, with a weight of 9.2t, and protects soil from compaction. The maximum gross weight is 16t which guarantees a high payload.
The Q Series is compact, has a low total height and a long wheelbase. Therefore, the centre of gravity is low which makes the Q extremely stable. The Aires Suspension in combination with the long-wheelbase increases the pulling force of the tractor and reduces power hopping. The grip to the ground is increased because the air suspension has a faster reaction time compared to industry-standard hydraulic suspension systems.
At road speeds, power is transmitted almost purely mechanically, which means fast and smooth acceleration. Both the cab and the front axle are air-suspended and they’re perfectly synchronised to ensure a smooth ride in any environment and any temperature.
Drivers will appreciate the Q Series’ all-day comfort with its air suspension, the award-winning and easy-to-use SmartTouch armrest, carefully designed ergonomics, market-leading visibility, and the easiest to use smart-farming features on the market.
The Q Series will fit into any fleet thanks to Valtra Connect advanced telemetry and easy-to-use task management, enabling smooth FMIS and Agrirouter integration. All smart farming features in the Q Series are controlled smartly and simply from the SmartTouch user interface. Task files can be stored so that it only takes a few swipes and taps to start tasks, which are easy to complete as ISObus features provide the most accurate and efficient outcome.
In combination with Auto U-pilot, SmartTurn levels-up the Q Series’ ease-of-use. With SmartTurn the field operating experience becomes fully automated, freeing the drivers’ attention to focus fully on the implement and task at hand. Drivers can choose between automatic turning patterns to minimise soil compaction and increase speed and efficiency.
In true Valtra form, the Q Series can be optimised even further with Valtra Unlimited. From upgrades to the cab or tractor colour to specialist adaptions for contracting work in the field or on the road, Valtra customers can tailor the Q Series to their needs to further enhance productivity.
The Q Series can be optimised with the Valtra Unlimited automatic central lubricating system that helps ensure the Q Series is always running smoothly and avoids laborious manual lubricating. Valtra’s intelligent central tyre inflation system protects the structure of the soil in the field and optimises fuel consumption on the road.
Valtra Unlimited brings safety to the Q Series with new integrated LED front work lights with balanced illumination in front and to both sides. Auto beacons come on when the speed reaches 25km/hr. And when the working day is over, the follow-me-home function illuminates the yard for increased safety, as the front waist working lights stay on for a period of time when you exit the cab.
Everything about the Q Series is designed to reduce inputs, maximise yields, optimise fuel efficiency and assist customers in fulfilling regulators’ requirements, meeting their own sustainability goals, and easily report them. The Q Series also comes from one of the world’s most sustainable tractor factories at Suolahti, Finland, which is run entirely on renewable energy.
Q Series tractor production will start in the autumn of 2022, and the first tractors will be delivered to customers from October.
Valtra Q Series models
| STANDARD | BOOST | |||
| | Power (hp) | Torque (Nm) | Power (hp) | Torque (Nm) |
| Q225 | 230 | 1,000 | 250 | 1,100 |
| Q245 | 245 | 1,100 | 265 | 1,200 |
| Q265 | 265 | 1,200 | 290 | 1,280 |
| Q285 | 285 | 1,280 | 305 | 1,280 |
| Q305 | 305 | 1,280 | – | – |
