Valtra’s Versu, Direct, S and Advance models share a common user interface

08.11.2009

Furthermore, it is often necessary to hand over the valuable machine combination to an operator who has never driven it before. To meet this challenge Valtra has developed two main innovations: a new design-patented armrest control, and similar control functions on different transmissions.

The Valtra ARM armrest combines a solid handgrip with ergonomic push button, rocker switch, rotating knob and slide switch controls. No other control system on the market offers such a solid holding position for the operator’s hand. This holding position is especially important in difficult terrain and in conditions where the operator has to concentrate on steering. In addition, the armrest can be easily lifted by means of a hand rail, which is especially useful when using Valtra’s genuine TwinTrac reverse drive system that is available as option on N, T and S Series models.

Valtra’s second innovation is the introduction of similar control functions on different transmissions. Altogether four different transmissions can controlled by this system:

1: The three-step powershift transmission on Valtra Advance models
2: The five-step highly automated powershift transmission on Valtra Versu models
3: The sophisticated CVT transmission on Valtra Direct models
4: A new generation of the first and trendsetting CVT transmission used in tractors on Valtra S models

The first three transmissions were developed and are built at AGCO’s Suolahti factory, whereas the last was developed and is built at AGCO’s Marktoberdorf factory.

In the industry there has never been such a possibility to operate such a wide range of products, partly made in different factories, using one user interface. For a customer with several tractors, a contractor or fleet owner, this makes it much easier to interchange between tractors and drivers. In addition, the learning time for new operators is shorter.

These four Valtra model ranges also share the state-of-the-art Advance II hydraulics and optional Auto-Guide² automatic steering system. Advance II hydraulics offer full electronic control and very high output, as well as separate oil for the working hydraulics on Versu, Direct and S models. The new Auto-Guide² automatic steering system featuring satellite navigation with hands-free operation also offers a new and simplified user interface, as well as many improved features compared to earlier systems. The new console can also be used for ISOBUS compatible implement management.

Valtra Inc.

Valtra Inc. develops, manufactures, markets and services Valtra tractors. Valtra is the leading tractor manufacturer in the Nordic countries and the second most popular brand in Latin America. Total production in Finland and Brazil amounted to 25,000 tractors in 2008. Valtra is a worldwide brand of AGCO.

ABOUT AGCO
AGCO, Your Agriculture Company, (NYSE: AG) was founded in 1990 and offers a full product line of tractors, combines, hay tools, sprayers, forage, tillage equipment, implements, and related replacement parts. AGCO agricultural products are sold under the core brands of Challenger®, Fendt®, Massey Ferguson® and Valtra®, and are distributed globally through more than 3,000 independent dealers and distributors, in more than 140 countries worldwide. AGCO provides retail financing through AGCO Finance. AGCO is headquartered in Duluth, Georgia, USA. In 2008, AGCO had net sales of $8.4 billion.

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