Solutions for potato growing

Bryansk Field Day has broken its own attendance record. Over 10 thousand people took interest in the trade fair. AgroCentre Branch found itself in the thick of things.

The local branch of the company took into account the specific nature of agriculture in Bryansk: the region is extensively engaged in potato growing. The 132 hp MF 6713 tractor, a new arrival, is more than fit for growing the second most important staple. It has a built-in track width of 70 to 90 cm, which is optimum for the crop. The standard 540/1,000-rpm PTO ensures optimum implement performance.

‘The machine is compatible with a harvester due to its hydraulics’, says Evgeniy Lazutin, Manager of Sales Department of Bryansk Branch of AgroCentreLiski.

The Fendt 1050 tractor, another novelty from AGCО, is designed for large-scale farming. According to specialists, it requires expanse to show what it is worth. Due to its power of 517 hp, it can be coupled to wide attachments to perform a large amount of work over a short period of time.

‘One of the innovative solutions of the Fendt 1050 is Variotronic™ headland management system’, says Evgeniy Lazutin. ‘It is engaged at the push of a button, so the operator simply makes one turn of the steering wheel instead of the customary three, and the wheels make a full turn. Overall, the operator enjoys comfortable working conditions: the cab suspension and the spring-loaded front axle effectively absorb shocks ensuring a smooth ride even over rough terrain.’

With plenty of pulling power and capacity to travel at 60 km/h along general use roads, the machine is good for heavy haulage.

The JCB 526-56 AGRI telescopic loader, showcased at AgroCentre’s display has a 5.6-metre lift height. It has recently become popular to utilise the loader as a crane for elevated jobs. Customers buy the man basket attachment additionally for this purpose. A 2,500-litre potato bucket, another essential piece of kit, was also made available at Field Day. It has a grid instead of a solid sheet of metal at its bottom to let earth through.