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TRACTORS AND COMBINE HARVESTERS

agria 9700e and Müthing MU-FM Vario

in the ultimate practical test

A revolution is currently taking place in professional land-
scape maintenance - away from exhaust fumes and noise and
towards silent efficiency. Service providers and local authori-
ties are faced with a double challenge: even demanding areas
have to be mowed regularly, while the requirements for noise
protection and zero emissions are constantly increasing.
The remote-controlled agria 9700e is not just a tracked vehi-
cle; it is a fully electric implement carrier with the power of a ments of the "Throwing body test and acceptance criteria of
30 hp tractor. Thanks to its brushless electric drive and power- Flail mowers according to ISO/WD 17101-2". This test, certified
ful 24.8 kWh Lithium-ion Accumulator, it works where conven- by TÜV Nord, guarantees that stone chipping and flying de-
tional combustion engines reach their limits, with a slope capa- bris are reduced to an absolute minimum. In combination with
bility of up to 50° (119%). The highlight: Thanks to the Standard the Remote Control of the agria 9700e, this enables extremely
three-point linkage (KAT 1) and the infinitely variable electric precise work from a distance, which increases the efficiency
PTO, it is predestined for real professional implements such as and safety of the operator enormously. The multi-level safety
the Müthing mulcher. concepts of the agria 9700e and the Müthing MU-FM Vario
therefore not only protect the operator, but also passers-by and
The aim of the test:
passing vehicles.
Can an all-electric Implement carrier operate a professional Why mulching is a valid alternative to Mower
mulcher on extremely steep slopes in the same way as a 30 hp
tractor on level ground? In contrast to traditional mowing, where the clippings have
to be removed, professional mulching is a biological cycle ac-
The Tools: Müthing MU-FM Vario Mulcher attachment
celerator:
What good is the best Drive without a perfect work result? The • Nutrient recycling: the extremely finely shredded material
Müthing MU-FM Vario mulcher brings high-end technology to (thanks to the Müthing Vario system) remains on the surface
the field. At its heart is the spiral rotor with special M carbide and serves as a natural fertilizer.
Shackle blades. The patented Vario system makes it possible
to adjust the degree of shredding precisely to the vegetation • Base protection: The mulch layer protects the soil from dry-
by means of a continuously adjustable cutting bar. The inte- ing out and erosion - particularly important on exposed steep
grated "shark fin" (short shredding bar) ensures that the ma- slopes.
terial is shredded several times before it leaves the mulcher.
• Efficiency: One work step (cutting and shredding) replaces
Maximum safety in public spaces two (mowing and removal).
Guarding passers-by and vehicles is a decisive criterion for • Ecology: Optional systems such as the Müthing "insect
use on roadsides, in parks or residential areas. The Müthing saver" scare up and protect living creatures during the work
MU-FM Vario sets standards here: It meets the strict require- process. Circle 34 on enquiry card

Steyr Design Excellence Recognised

Once More as Cervus Cvt Wins Red Dot Award
The STEYR® Cervus CVT has added an- a full suite of tasks, whether ballasted
other design accolade to its growing list heavy draft cultivations, jobs combining
of honours, with the new 360–435 hp flag- front and rear implements, or unbal-
ship tractor range winning in the Product lasted high-speed road travel and haul-
Design category of the internationally age.
renowned Red Dot Design Awards. Built at the home of STEYR in St. Valentin,

Each year, the Red Dot Design Awards’ Austria, the completely new design has
Product Design jury seeks out the world’s at its heart an 8.7-litre FPT Cursor 9 en-
most outstanding products, assessing gine, paired with a new 4x2 range 60kph
entries against criteria that include aes- CVT. Soil preservation and fuel efficiency
thetic appeal, functionality, sustainability the Cervus CVT was first previewed to are aided by optional central tire infla-
and innovation. The winners will be cele- the international public at Agritechnica tion, while the operator benefits from a
brated at the official award ceremony on 2025. Its core design principle is a pack- cab with one of the lowest noise levels in
7 July 2026 at the Aalto Theatre in Essen, age that blends a high power output with its class, plus the high comfort delivered
Germany. by a combination of semi-active cab
compact dimensions, to provide maxi- suspension and a new independent sus-
Taking STEYR into 400hp+ territory, mum flexibility and the ability to handle pended front axle. Circle 35 on enquiry card
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