A new range of six-cylinder tractors for grassland and arable work was launched in the UK at the Royal Highland Show .

The Landini 7 Series Robo-Six replaces the current line-up with an all-new semi-powershift transmission , upgrades to the deluxe Lounge cab , increased hydraulics performance and higher power outputs from latest-spec engines .

Starting at 151hp with the Landini 7-160 , the new range comprises five models with up to 206hp for draft work from the new flagship 7-230 Robo-Six . Like all models in the new lineup , these tractors also have Dual Power ‘ boost ’ for pto and transport operations , which takes peak power to 165hp and 225hp , respectively . Unusually , this automatically-engaged extra power feature is available on the top three models for pto applications when the

tractor is stationary as well as when working in the field .

The new ZF-built Robo-Six transmission increases the number of gear ratios available from 40x40 with the current Roboshift creep set-up to 54x27 with Robo-Six – so there are more speeds available for added flexibility within the important speed bands for different applications .

This is achieved five fully robotised ranges and six powershift steps , all controlled either manually using buttons on the control ‘ joystick ’ or via a new ‘ intelligent ’ automatic shifting system designed to more effectively extract performance and economy from the powertrain .

Also , a new Stop & Action feature makes life easier for the operator , who can bring the tractor to a halt on just the brake pedals before moving off again by releasing the brakes and applying revs .

Uprated service brakes are supported by an exhaust brake fitted as standard in response to the increased towing and road travel demands placed on modern tractors .

Under the hood , Landini engineers have installed the latest ‘ green ’ version of the 7.6-litre engine built by FPT Industrial , which uses a diesel oxidising catalyst ( DOC ) and uprated selective catalytic reduction ( SCR ) AdBlue injection system to further clean up exhaust emissions .

A new 160-litre pump option in place of the standard 123-litre / min unit is available for operating high-demand implements such as air seeders , and a separate 44-litre / min pump ensures there is always plenty of oil for the steering and the pto and four-wheel drive clutches .

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SOLUTIONS such as the Topcon AES-35 electric steering wheel drive unit enable farmers and contractors to cost-effectively equip an existing or new 70-140hp Landini tractor for more accurate bout matching with spreaders and sprayers on grassland or arable crops .

And at the top end of the scale , Landini 7 Series tractors from 140-225hp can have an integrated installation with ultra-precise RTK guidance to accurately bout-match cultivators , precision planters and seed drills to optimise productivity ,

minimise running costs and ease the operator ’ s workload .

These precision farming options result from a new global partnership between Landini manufacturer Argo Tractors in Italy and Topcon Agriculture to ensure that tractors assembled in Argo ’ s factories are correctly equipped and configured to work seamlessly with Topcon products .

Topcon ’ s AES-35 steering wheel drive unit provides hands-free operation using a GPS receiver and an in-cab console such as the X14 , which is a 4.3in touch-screen device used solely for guidance , or

the X25 console , which adds mapping , data management and rate control options via its 8.4in colour touch-screen .

These consoles can also be used as part of an integrated system that will provide a further step up in terms of steering accuracy in the field , along with the range-topping Topcon X35 , which adds camera feeds and ISOBUS implement control options to its 12.1in colour touch-screen , plus sprayer , spreader and seed drill sectionand variable-rate control .

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