By Zablon Oyugi
Selecting the correct manufacturer, brand, and distributor is essential for good quality agricultural machinery that avoids incurring unnecessary expenses as a result of constant breakdowns and repairs.
“This is where the MF 6700 Massey Ferguson tractor series (Power Range: 82 – 98 kW (110HP – 131HP)) comes in, setting new standards and exceeding expectations,” says Paul de Klerk, Whole Goods Salesperson at Farmtrac Vryheid.
As the most prestigious name in the farm machinery industry, Massey Ferguson excites the passions of professional farmers who love skilful engineering and iconic tractors.
The MF 6700 keeps on going beyond the limits. This new series of straightforward and dependable tractors opens the world of farming to new horizons.
“Massey Ferguson has always provided innovative but practical solutions to the farmer’s needs to answer the challenges of the time,” de Klerk points out. “This series continues the tradition by offering a highly modern, high-performance, heavy-duty, and straightforward range that provides exceptional efficiency for every type of farmer all over the world.”
With its entirely new – yet simple – design, manufactured in state-of-the-art factories across the globe, with efficient drivelines and a high level of comfort, the MF 6700 is definitely designed to be the new workhorse of the farming world.
Easy to operate
Moving between forward and reverse at field headlands or around the yard, or when hooking up implements, is made easy with a mechanical synchronised shuttle lever.
“The transmission is a brand new design,” explains de Klerk. Massey Ferguson’s engineers have been able to design the clutch pedal lever operation with customer comfort in mind. This new design allows for reduced effort so that shifting becomes as smooth as in any modern car.
The optional left-hand Power-Control lever provides convenient three-in-one, straightforward operation by means of the state-of-the-art transmission.
The operator can shuttle between forward and reverse and select neutral. For greater accuracy, shuttle responsiveness can be adjusted using the Comfort Control selector, the ultimate combination for working with a front loader.
“This option comes with a clutch control button on the speed change lever, allowing you to change gears without using the clutch pedal,” notes de Klerk.
The right speed for each job is easily selected using gear levers that are within easy reach, positioned neatly in range of the driver’s hand yet ensuring unhindered access when mounting/dismounting. The single-plate, dry-type clutch is easy to operate and simple to service.
“The key to reliable, heavy-duty machinery is to choose a tractor that meets the requirements of today’s modern implements and utilises them to their full potential within a wide range of agricultural applications. There is no limit to the range of powered equipment that can be put to work behind the MF 6700 Series tractors,” advises de Klerk.
High efficiency
The control of MF 6700 Series is via a modern independent PTO (IPTO) clutch, which is engaged electro-hydraulically and ‘eases’ the engagement to protect the driveline by gradually taking up the drive.
This well-proven control system combines utmost reliability with ease of use and is controlled simply using a three-position rocker-switch on the operator station.
The electronics control the rate of engagement for more reliability – smoother, regulated, adjusted for the optimum rate of engagement to provide a reliable engagement of the PTO, whatever the engine speed and the size of the implement.
As well as activating the PTO, the three-position switch has an off position, in which the shaft can be turned, as well as a ‘brake on’ that prevents it moving in, for example, transport situations.
“It boasts an impressive lift capacity of 5 200 kg,” states de Klerk. It comes with the industry-leading Electronic Linkage Control (ELC) as standard.
The system provides precise and responsive control of linkage functions, ensuring accurate management of working depth for soil engaging implements plus working height for other implements.
It brings more responsiveness and accuracy because the electrics operate immediately – this means that the draft control reacts accurately to always ensure maximum traction to minimise wheel slip and reduce fuel consumption.
Smooth and accurate controls
The MF 6700 comes as standard with a standard linkage control including up/down function and draft control. An advanced version is available adding extra functions such as rate of drop setting, maximum height setting, linkage suspension, and quick soil engagement.
Massey Ferguson Nationwide
Massey Ferguson has a nationwide dealer network that support existing equipment and also can assist when a customer is looking at replacing certain equipment with best advise and products. Please visit their website. www.masseyferguson.co.za
May i please place an for two tractors. Am base in Uganda the pearl of Africa.
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