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The event was named Future Farming 2016 to highlight Deutz-Fahrs commitment to meeting the increasing worldwide demands for efficiency and productivity in the farming industry by manufacturing more innovative tractors and technology.
The main attraction of the event was the unveiling of the next generation 6 and 7 series tractors along with the complete range of tractors from 35hp to 340hp, combine harvesters from 250hp to 395hp, telehandlers and forage harvesting equipment along with advanced Precision Farming systems.
Models
The new 6 series is available in 12 models from 156hp up to the range topping 226hp version, all of which are available in both 40 and 50km/hr variants while the larger 7 series comes in two models available in 226hp or 246hp.
Transmissions
Propelling the 6 series tractors is taken care of via three different transmission options, powershift, RC shift and TTV while the 7 series is only available in TTV which has been upgraded with new software to improve performance. This TTV transmission can be specified with a 40, 50 or 60km/h top speeds with a speed range of 0.2 to 60km/h in the 7 series, while the 6 series is only available for now in either 40 or 50km/h.
Engines
Powering the latest 6 and 7 series is a new Deutz 6.1-litre engine, which is Tier 4 Final compliant and furthermore is Tier 5 ready for the future. Deutz claim the latest engine technology reduces fuel and AdBlue consumption by 5% compared to their previous Tier 3b engines. Keeping the engine cool is a new all aluminium compact cooling package with an electronic visco fan. The cooling pack can be opened fully in order to aid cleaning and servicing.
Hydraulics
The latest 6 and 7 series are now available with up to five hydraulic valves in the rear and two in the front, with all hydraulic valves controlled proportionally. The position controlled front lift with up to 5480kg lifting capacity and the ISOBUS plug in the front are also new. The rear lifting capacity goes up to 10000 kg while optional LS hydraulic pumps deliver up to 170 L/min on the 6 series and 160 L/min on the 7 series.
PTO
PTO speeds on both series are 540/540ECO/1000/1000ECO at the rear and 1000 or 1000ECO at the front. The ECO mode of the PTO enables the engine rpm to be significantly reduced, resulting in fuel savings and less noise.
Comfort
Comfort is greatly improved on both series with the new MaxiVision cab, which as the name suggests maximises the operators vision of the working area helping to improve comfort, safety and productivity. Inside, the cab is fitted with a host of new instruments such as the InfoCentrePro on the dashboard which features a five inch colour display, providing the driver with a stream of data on the tractor’s operating conditions while the new armrest with the MaxCom joystick provides improved operator comfort. The cab is now a quitter operating environment, with reduced engine noise, vibration and heat due to the fact that the cab and engine hood are not connected.
Suspension
Up front the latest series benefit from a new suspension system to further increase comfort, this suspension system features an anti dive system which ensures stability and safety during transport.
Braking
The 7 series and 6205/6215 TTV are now fitted with high performance dry disc brakes on the front axle which work in combination with the booster brake system to guarantee maximum braking performance.
Lighting
Working in the dark is greatly improved on the new tractors with the optional 40,000 Lumen LED package with up to 16 working headlights truly turning night into day and helping to improve safety, efficiency and operator comfort.
Technology
The new 6 series tractors can now be factory fitted with precision farming technology, while the 7 series comes fitted with it as standard. The new technology is controlled in-cab by the iMonitor 2.0, which is available in a screen size of up to 12".
Styling
The new 6 and 7 series benefit from a style which has been developed and refined in collaboration with Italdesign Giugiaro. The clear and decisive lines for the hood, their distinctive cab and the use of high quality materials result in an aggressive, futuristic but user friendly design.
The 6 and 7 series are due to go into full production in early September with the first units making an appearance in Ireland around late September or early October. Deutz-Fahr have not indicated as of yet how much the new 6 and 7 series will cost or how much of an increase it will be over the previous generation.
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