Valtra T-series tractors: Valtra introduced its six-cyl T-series tractors in the second half of 2002, initially just in highspec ‘electronic’ form. But not for long. As the old square-profile Valtra 8000 tractors were phased out, the first ‘electronic’ T tractors adopted the Advance tag and were joined by lower spec T versions bearing the familiar names of Classic and HiTech. James de Havilland reports
To get a grip on what the Finnish-built Valtra T-series tractors cover power-wise, at its launch the range comprised seven machines spanning 110hp to a nominal 165hp. The two top models, the T180 and T190, are ‘rated’ at 165hp, but both can develop up to 180hp through the transmission. And this performance is further enhanced on the T190, its Sigma Power engine management allowing the range-topping T to develop an impressive 200hp at the pto.
Moving on a few months, it was no major surprise to see the T-series Classic and HiTech replace the square profile ‘8000’ Mega and HiTech tractors when Stage II emission regulations came into force from
July 2003.
The entry-level Classic
T-series line has a mechanical shift gearbox and mechanical control of its spool valves and hydraulics; rather intriguingly, very few of these tractors have been sold in the UK. In contrast, the retained HiTech name is linked to the most popular T. This mid-spec offering benefits from electrohydraulic transmission control but sticks with mechanical hydraulics, unlike the Advance flagship specification which, as at the T-series’ launch, stays with full electronic control profi 12/2008 32 www.profi.com of everything – both the transmission and hydraulics systems.
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