Fruit-grower’s best choice

The guests of еру Fruit-Grower Day trade show held in Michurinsk had a unique opportunity to try delicious apples and jam and to see state-of-the-art machines for horticulture.

AgroCentreLiski showcased the Massey Ferguson 8670. Currently, it is one of the best-selling tractors. The heart of the 8600 Series is the AGCO Power engine (320 hp) with the Dyna-VT variable speed transmission.

‘The continuously variable transmission allows reducing wheel slippage’, says Albert Umarov, 'and this, in its turn, reduces fuel consumption and boosts the tractor towing power.’

Another important advantage of the machine is that it has two separate coolers for transmission and auxiliary hydraulic oil, which means increased transmission capacity and lower maintenance costs since the oil in the transmission system is isolated from the hydraulic remotes.’

'The machine features the Dynamic Tractor Management tool', continues Albert Umarov. ‘ It synchronises the engine and the transmission ensuring that the engine operates at the most efficient rpm level to maximise productivity at a given ground speed.’

The unsurpassed capacities of the Massey Ferguson conquered Aleksandr Ampleyev, Head of Progress farming enterprise (Tambov oblast). He is planning to purchase a Massey Ferguson 8690 after harvesting.

‘Russian machines require too much power’, says Aleksandr Ampleyev, ‘and Massey Ferguson is compact and very convenient.’

Aleksandr has been purchasing machinery from AgroCentre for a few years already. Five years ago, his enterprise purchased a Challenger MT685D tractor. He comments that the machine became indispensable for Progress.

‘The Challenger MT685D sows, tills and cultivates’, relates the farmer, ‘and consumes less fuel than any other machine in its class.’ Aleksandr has no doubt that the Massey Ferguson tractor will also prove to be a reliable and efficient farm assistant.