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AGRICULTURE MACHINERY

age-free work. Stable, true-to-track and Versatile, safe & effective Minimising the frame weight was a core
wear-free tine bearings ensure optimum aim in designing this machine. To achieve
weed removal. A straightforward quick- The Thulit features precise and contin- this, the number of moving parts was sig-
change system makes it easy to replace uous ground contour following with con- nificantly reduced in comparison to similar
the harrow tines. sistent tine pressure, making it a highly models, ensuring that the Thulit can also
versatile implement, even on very uneven be used easily with tractors with low lifting
ground and in ridge crops. Due to its gener- capacity. The driver has a clear view of the
ous clearance height and clever design that harrow tines during work and therefore a
removes the need for the usual springs, it constant view of work results. For trans-
is almost impossible to find plants getting port, the tines fold in automatically for an
caught underneath the frame. The flexible increased level of safety.
hydraulic system further supports width
section control within the frame sections The Thulit harrow will initially be available
to avoid multiple passes across parts of in limited quantities in working widths of
the field. six and nine metres in spring 2024.
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VALTRA RELEASES THE 6TH GENERATION S

SERIES; DESIGNED AND BUILT IN FINLAND

Recently, Valtra unveiled the latest gen- with the S Series drivers. The new S Series
eration of our flagship high horsepower brings a number of upgrades including a
tractor – the S Series. After significant in- range of suspension options for front axle
vestments in our home factory in Finland, and cab, and now S Series tractors can also
the 6th generation S Series will now be be fitted with Valtra’s Skyview cab option
produced in Suolahti. This welcome return and Valtra Unlimited customisations.
heralds a new era for the S Series. As well
as boasting several design and feature The S Series Nordic design
improvements the entire S Series range The design of the new S Series draws
is now available with the famous Valtra inspiration from Valtra's popular 5th gen-
Unlimited customisation options. eration design, but there are some nota-
ble changes. Valtra’s Industrial Design & Improved efficiency and
Introducing ‘The Boss’ User Experience Department Lead Kimmo
Valtra has proudly nick-named our latest Wihinen explains, “The 6th generation S sustainability with fully-loaded
high horsepower offering ‘The Boss’. At Series combines form and function in a smart farming technology
280-420 HP, the S Series is Valtra’s largest modern, aggressive form language that The new S Series offers all the technology
and most powerful tractor, promising high conveys the S Series’ power. The sleek advanced smart farmers would expect. Val-
torque at low revs. The 8.4l AGCO Power slope of the bonnet gives exceptional for- tra’s SmartTurn automatic headland turning
engine and CVT transmission offer a 5% ward visibility. As an industry-first, the S completes the autonomous field driving
reduction in revs and up to 10% decrease Series features a fully integrated light unit experience with four turning patterns –Part
in fuel consumption compared to the S’ including LED low/high beam, LED daytime Field Mode, U-Turn, Y-turn and K-turn,
predecessor. running lights as well as close range LED that allow the driver to work the field in
working lights in the front. This provides the most efficient way.
an exceptionally high level of light out-
put and gives the 6th generation S Series “Our precision farming offering today
its distinctive look” There are now a total meets the majority of customers’ de-
of 16 work lights, all of which are LED. mands, and the SmartTouch user interface
Fans of Valtra’s 5th generation N, T, and makes Valtra smart farming technology the
Q Series cabs will appreciate the familiar easiest in the market. We are working on
and ergonomic cab in the S Series which new technology features from which Valtra
is accessed via more gently inclined steps customers will benefit in the near future”,
As farmers and large farm contractors than the previous generation. comments product marketing specialist
Johan Grotell. For example, Isobus-based
have come to expect from Valtra, the The 6th generation S Series combines Tractor Implement Management (TIM) is
latest S Series places high emphasis on form and function in a modern, aggressive planned for release on the S Series in 2025.
comfort, visibility, and smart technology. form language that conveys the S Series’
And there are several new features and power. The sleek slope of the bonnet The S Series will be one of our most
improvements that set the 6th generation gives exceptional forward visibility. As an sustainable tractors both in terms of pro-
S Series apart. A new design, improved industry-first, the S Series features a fully duction and supporting farmers to grow
access, a new spacious cab, an increased integrated light unit including LED low/high sustainably. Two-thirds of the components
number of lights (all of which are LED), beam, LED daytime running lights as well as in Valtra tractors are sourced from within
and more versatility for all tasks are just a close range LED working lights in the front. Finland, and their factory runs on 100%
few introductions for the 6th generation S This provides an exceptionally high level of renewable energy. The S Series is renew-
Series. The factory-fitted TwinTrac reverse light output and gives the 6th generation able diesel compatible and will leave the
drive system and SmartTouch user inter- S Series its distinctive look factory with Neste My renewable diesel
face have always been popular features in its tank.

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