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AGRICULTURE MACHINERY

SDF presents technical STEYR® PLUS IS

innovations at EIMA 2024. A TRACTOR OF
Smart Vineyard Tractor THE YEAR 2025
presents the Smart Vineyard Tractor, intro-
ducing the concept of the “Tractor as Sensor”,
which enables the tractor to perform innova-
tive functions such as unmanned driving, au-
tonomous equipment management, and the
collection of agronomic data for crop monitor-
ing. With an array of sensors and a high-capac-
ity control unit, the Smart Vineyard Tractor col- Just%a%year%since%the%launch%of%the%new%
lects and processes data from the surrounding STEYR®%Plus% that% replaces% the% popular%
environment in real time, turning them into footprint and a #at platform driver’s seat that is Kompakt,%the%top%model%in%the%new%range%
inputs that enable the vehicle and equipment unique in the segment. has%taken%the%Tractor%of%the%Year%title%in%
to operate autonomously. In addition to au- the% 70B150hp% ‘Utility’% category,% in% a% cerB
tonomous driving, the Smart Vineyard Tractor These models are available in DEUTZ-FAHR HPRQ\ RQ WKH ¿UVW GD\ RI (,0$ LQ
optimises the behaviour of the equipment in Lamborghini Edition and in the SAME brand. Italy.
real time according to working conditions. Series 6C MY25: EVEN MORE
The Plus decals on the 80-117hp tractors
The technology is designed to integrate VERSATILE. return a respected name to the STEYR range,
into the Series 5 DF/DS/DV TTV tractors, sig- While retaining the same features as the pre- with history dating back to revered models of
ni!cantly expanding their versatility: they can vious Series 6C, DEUTZ-FAHR has enhanced its the 1960s and ‘70s. The new tractors are target-
now operate either with an operator on board best-seller in the 115-145 HP class with several ed at a similar sector of mid-sized farms, and
(transport) or as autonomous robots for row new features. compete in a power bracket that is the most
farming. The innovation marks an evolution of popular in Europe.
the technology derived from VitiBot, a concrete The new rear lift geometry allows greater lift-
step towards Agriculture 5.0. ing capacity, meeting the demands of the most Such farms often now seek on their tractors
DEUTZ-FAHR Series 5 DF/DS/ demanding farming tasks and ensuring an un- the same technology usually found on larger
DVPRO rivalled level of performance. The new HD front machines. In this respect, the Plus incorporates
axle allows the use of higher performance multiple features that helped make it a winner
The new Series 5 DF/DS/DVPRO is DEUTZ- equipment. As before, it is available with vari- for the pan-European panel of farm machinery
FAHR’s answer to the demands of professional ous hydraulic con!gurations; the set-up with journalist judges.
fruit and wine farmers who need high-perfor- fully electronic hydraulic controls is new for the
mance, easy-to-use machines. The hydraulic TTV models. The !ve models all feature four-cylinder FPT
system is at the top of its class, o"ering a #ow Stage V 3.6-litre engines producing a particu-
rate of 88 l/min and a total of 8 electrohydrau- The air suspension in the cab, semi-automat- larly high maximum torque of 506Nm on the
lic distributors, capable of handling even the ic A/C and the new PowerShuttle lever make 4120 Plus, the range topping winner of the
most demanding equipment combinations. daily work more comfortable, and the new TOTY Utility award. The S-Control 2 24F/24R
front loader frame further improves visibility. powershuttle transmission provides two
Factory readiness for self-driving systems, an And for all professionals looking for a tractor clutchless speeds in each gear, for more torque
Isobus connection and iMonitor raise the tech- that stands out, the new 6C models are avail- or speed on the move. A brake-to-clutch fea-
nological level, making these tractors ready for able in four special Warrior colours. ture disengages drive while braking, easing
the professional wine-farming of the future. work with a loader, while hydraulic #ow (82 l/
Equipped with FARMotion 35 and 45, the 5 These models are also available in DEUTZ- min), rear hitch capacity (4,700kg) and gross
DF/DS/DVPRO are available in 5 models with FAHR Lamborghini Edition and in the SAME vehicle weight (7,000kg) have all been boost-
power ratings from 91 to 116 HP. Even in the brand.
basic set-up, the transmission is equipped with Series 8: THE NEW DEUTZ-FAHR ed. Electronic front hitch management ensures
2-stage PowerShuttle and Powershift (Hi-Lo), constantly even ground pressure is exerted by
which can be increased to 3 (HML) in the 45+45 MODELS - OVER THE TOP. front-mounted implements.
speed version. These models are also available Following on from its great success, DEUTZ- In the refreshed cab is the familiar STEYR
in DEUTZ-FAHR Lamborghini Edition with ex- FAHR Lamborghini Edition now enlarges its of- Multicontroller for !ngertip operation, while
clusive white livery and in the SAME brand. fering with the unveiling at EIMA 2024 of the for the !rst time at this power level a full preci-
DEUTZ-FAHR crawler range 8280 TTV model in a striking white livery. The sion farming package can be speci!ed, includ-
tractor fuses German engineering and reliabil- ing STEYR connectivity features for remote
The launch of the 5090 and 5100 KF sees ity with iconic Italian style.
DEUTZ-FAHR complete its range of crawler recording and monitoring, and S-Guide auto-
tractors, o"ering 6 models available in di"erent In addition to the powerful 287 HP engine, steering. Further options include full cab sus-
powers, sizes and con!gurations. The Series TTV transmission and hydraulic con!gurations pension and adaptive steering.
5 KF models, with widths from 1.36 to 1.75 m, that meet even the most demanding require- “We are delighted to receive the Tractor
are designed for orchard and vineyard applica- ments, the model features !rst-class luxury of the Year 2025 Utility Category prize for the
tions. The Series 5 KF models can be equipped equipment, including a premium seat, 4.1 au- 4120 Plus,” says Marco Lombardi, Head of Case
with the ComfortTrack rubber track, which re- dio system, automatic air conditioning with ac- IH and STEYR brands EMEA.
duces vibrations and damage to the turf. The tive carbon !lter, air suspension in the cab, as
Series 5 KM is available in 2 con!gurations: well as high-performance tyres and an all-LED “This is a hugely important power cat-
with a lowered silhouette provided by the lighting system that turns night into day. egory for all types of farm and agricultural
2-post folding safety frame for operating inside business right across Europe, as well as for
orchards or with a 4-post frame for operating in With the DEUTZ-FAHR Lamborghini Special municipalities and forestry operations. The
open !elds, while maintaining a lower operat- Edition, the concept of “full optional” evolves Tractor of the Year award is a great acknowl-
ing weight compared to the Series 5 K models. into what we proudly call “bull-optional”: a pow- edgement of the e"orts of our engineering
The Series 5 K is specially designed for heavy- erful fusion of quality, technology, e$ciency teams to develop a tractor to meet such di-
duty use in the open !eld, with a best-in-class and unmatched style. Circle 11 on enquiry card verse needs.” Circle 12 on enquiry card
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