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AGRICULTURE MACHINERY

TF 2300 C front hopper with double compartment

The$ world$ of$ farming$ is$ changing$ and$ it is possible to !ll both compartments with
cultivation$ methods$ are$ becoming$ more$ the same product.
diverse:$ crop$ rotation,$ the$ use$ of$ multi9 High productivity
species$cover$crops,$spot$fertilisation,$si9
multaneous$stubble$cultivation$and$seed9 The new OPTISEED metering unit with cas-
ing$etc.$The$new,$universal$front$hopper,$ settes provides a large application range that
TF$2300$C,$when$coupled$to$a$seed$drill,$ can reach 500 kg/ha at 15 kph! Each tank is
precision$seed$drill,$or$stubble$cultivator,$ equipped with two independent metering
makes$ it$ possible$ to$ adapt$ to$ these$ new$ units. The two separately dosed products can
practices. then be mixed (single shot) or delivered sepa-
rately (double shot). An agitator facilitates the
Many possibilities "ow of di#cult seeds.
The new front hopper, with a total capac- Excellent weight distribution What about electronics?
ity of 2,360 litres, has a double compartment This new ISOBUS hopper has many func-
(60% / 40%). In a single pass, this machine This new hopper can be !tted with either a tionalities:
con!guration is capable of: carrying frame or the new front packer. What
features does the new front packer have? Quick and easy calibration test,
Establishing cover crops consisting of sev-
eral precisely-dosed species, Four large-diameter wheels (Ø 822 mm) Automatic GPS-controlled opening and
that reduce rolling resistance and have an ex- closing function for seeds and fertiliser,
Delivering starter fertilisers or non-mobile cellent land-crossing capacity,
mineral elements as close as possible to the Independent application rate modulation,
seeds, A radial structure that improves the hop- by prescription map, for seeds and fertilisers
per’s load-bearing capacity and reduces com- to suit the soil,
Protecting the seeds from pests such as paction
slugs. Data transfer to the farm management soft-
A built-in ballast carrier that accepts up to ware possible via agrirouter.
For users looking for maximum autonomy, 800 kg. Circle 7 on enquiry card

The Merlo TFe43.7 electric telehandler receives a
“Mention” at the Eima 2024 Technical Innovation

Contest

This$ contest$ rewards$ and$ enhances$ the$ innovative$ products$
proposed$by$the$industry$for$increasingly$advanced$agricultural$
and$ gardening$ activities$ in$ terms$ of$ production$ quality,$ safety$
and$environmental$sustainability.
The medium-capacity telehandler is equipped with a 7-metre boom
and can lift 4,3 tonnes. Quiet and zero emissions, it is designed to work
at its best even in enclosed spaces such as stables or storage ware-
houses, without worrying about the emission of harmful gases or noise
pollution.
Presented as a prototype last year at Agritechnica, Merlo's TFe43.7
was awarded the “Mention” in the Technical Innovation Contest at
EIMA 2024, the international agricultural and gardening machinery
exhibition scheduled to take place in Bologna from 6 to 10 November.
The TFe43.7 is part of the so-called “Generation Zero” range, which
aims at zero fuel consumption, zero noise and vibration, zero emissions
with the e-WORKER as its leader. shares in the electric sector as well”.
The EIMA contest rewards and enhances the innovative products The TFe43.7 is a medium-capacity telehandler equipped with a
proposed by the industry for increasingly advanced agricultural and
gardening activities in terms of production quality, safety and environ- 7-metre boom and can lift 4,3 tonnes. Quiet and zero emissions, the
mental sustainability. The “Mention” is awarded to all devices featuring TFe43.7 is designed to work at its best even in enclosed spaces such as
original improvements compared to products already manufactured stables or storage warehouses, without worrying about the emission
or patented. of harmful gases or noise pollution, improving the well-being of both
operators and animals. Reduced noise pollution also makes it suitable
“The Generation Zero is based on four cornerstones common to
all Merlo products,” says Paolo Merlo, Chairman of the Merlo Group, for night work or in noise-sensitive locations.
“which means maximum attention to performance, comfort, opera- Equipped with batteries, autonomy is eight hours (e$ectively guar-
tor safety and e#ciency, with a focus on reducing working time and anteeing a full working day) while the recharge time is of three and a
operating costs. In addition to this, “Generation Zero” adds three other half hours. The maximum speed is approximately of 33 km/h. The Total
unique and distinctive features, namely zero emissions, zero noise and
zero use of fossil fuels. Our choice was to build and market machines Cost of Ownership (TCO) - the calculation of the cost of a !xed asset
that not only reduce noise and emissions, but also o$er exceptional that takes into account not only the purchase price but also the related
performance. With this model and the previous ones that started to be running costs over the entire life cycle of the product - is lower than
marketed as early as 2021, we are ready to occupy important market that of a conventional machine. Circle 8 on enquiry card
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