Customer Magazine 1/2021

+ + + 5th generation Front-loader Changes A Series control system in agriculture New features Loader scale Changing requested integrated into tractor work by customers SmartTouch page 16 page 09 page 12

5th generation N and T Series First-class tractor experience page 06 Valtra team Customer Magazine 1/2021

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2021 – A celebratory year for Valtra 16 elcome to the first Valtra Team of 2021. In spite of us facing such W a challenging year in 2020 with 10 the on-going pandemic we were able to rise to the challenge and managed to success­fully grow the Valtra brand to record levels in both the UK and IE, a fantastic achievement. We go into 2021 with great optimism. We have many things to look forward to as we enter a milestone year for Valtra – our 70th anniversary. Valtra tractors are now on their 5th generation. Our new 14 Valtra 5th generation G Series was successfully launched last August and the G135V was awarded the Best Utility Award at the 2021 Tractor of The Year In this issue: Awards in December. We have now just introduced the new 5th generation 03 New smart display 16 Future of agriculture A Series tractor and there are many more on the A pillar aims at successful farming exciting product developments taking place this year. 04 G135 Versu is 19 70 colourful To mark our anniversary, we are Tractor of the Year years of Valtra history manufacturing 70 specially equipped Limited Red Edition T Series tractors. 05 Tekniikan tietämys 20 Koulunpenkiltä The specially equipped anniversary kasvaa jatkuvasti asentajan töihin models feature a deep red metallic paint reminiscent of Valtra’s roots 70 years 06 5th generation 22 Valmet Martat support ago. The red colour is also highlighted fulfills expectations charity in the details of the tractor, including in the stitching of the leather interior and Valtra helps restore Valtra Collection the interior light. These are flying off 10 23 carbon to the soil the shelf so if you want to get your hands Valtra models on one be quick! 24 For more information about our 70th 12 Precision Lift & Load: anniversary celebrations and the special Safe, efficient and easy to use limited Red Edition please visit our website at www.valtra.co.uk/70years 14 Service van provides assistance even on the field Alan Sanderson 19 manager valtra national sales uk & ie

2 Valtra team 1/2021 A pillar smart display Innovation

The LCD screen at the top of the display unit displays The brightness of the screen adjusts according speeds, temperatures, to the light and can be dimmed altogether at fluid levels and the time. night with the exception of key information.

The LED screens at the centre and bottom display indicator and warning lights.

The large TFT screen in the middle displays key tractor and implement functions in the format selected by the driver. The new smart display unit is operated by the easy-to-use controller on the right of the steering column.

New smart display is easy to read One of the most visible new features on 5th generation and time. Below that, the driver can select information N and T Series tractors is the new display on the A for controlling the tractor and implement in the desired pillar, where all the important information can be easily format, as well as any other information that is needed seen on the colour screen. at any given time. The new smart display replaces the traditional The same display can also be used on HiTech instrument panel behind the steering wheel. At the and Active models to make all engine, hydraulics and same time, the entire front section of the cab has been transmission settings. The screen displays the settings completely redesigned. and gears clearly, making it easy to optimise the The top of the display screen always displays default performance of the tractor. • information, such as the driving speed, engine speed www.valtra.co.uk

Valtra team 3 New logistics centre in full swing

The new 10,000-square-metre logistics centre at Suolahti is now fully operational. The logistics centre has been handling all parts needed on the assembly line since August. Since The Valtra G135 Versu with SmartTouch was named Best Utility tractor in the turn of the year, all parts on the the Tractor of the Year competition. subassembly lines have also passed through the logistics centre. The handling of parts entering the G Series wins warehouse and being delivered to the assembly line is semi-automated. Tractor of the Year award The SAP system knows the exact he Tractor of the Year jury has a lot of precision farming equipment selected by each individual has picked the new Valtra features that have traditionally customer for their tractor and uses T G135 Versu in the Best been available only for larger lights to guide the collector to the right Utility category for 2021. The tractors. parts, pick up the right quantity and jury awarded the multipurpose Tractor of the Year is the most put the parts in the right place in the and utility tractor above 70 prestigious award in the industry. collection trolley. horsepower that offers the best The jury comprises 27 European “The new logistics centre can solutions available on market. tractor journalists, each handle a larger number of parts. Introduced in autumn 2020, representing their own country. Parts are now unloaded indoors, the Valtra G Series brings the According to tradition, jury which Improves working conditions advanced features of bigger members have the opportunity and protects the quality of the parts. tractors to smaller tractors in to test drive the finalists in Occupational safety has also improved the 105–135 horsepower range. real-life conditions on the field. with less forklift truck traffic,” says Versu models feature a Power- There are four award categories: Logistics Manager Tommi Terävä. shift transmission and easy-to- Tractor of the Year, Best Utility, Around 1000 pallets of parts arrive use SmartTouch user interface. Best Specialized and at the centre each day. The shelves The G Series has been designed Sustainable Tractor of the Year. inside are 11 metres high, and the as an all-purpose tractor for The Best Utility category is for building has a volume of 100,000 cubic farms that is ideal for front- four-cylinder tractors with more metres. Altogether, the new logistics loader tasks. The G-Series also than 70 horsepower. • centre stores around 10,000 parts. •

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Editor in chief Katja Vuori, Valtra Inc., [email protected] Edition Tommi Pitenius, Markkinointiviestintä Pitenius Oy, [email protected] Editorial Marc de Haan, Mechan Groep, [email protected] // Izabela Zielinska, AGCO Sp. z o.o., [email protected] // Annachiara Zaltron, [email protected] // Siegfried Aigner, AGCO Austria GmbH, [email protected] // Charlotte Morel, AGCO Distribution SAS, [email protected] // Christian Keßler, AGCO Deutschland GmbH, [email protected] // Sarah Howarth, AGCO Limited, [email protected] // Tor Jon Garberg, Eikmaskin AS, [email protected] // Alexander Löwenberg, Valtra Inc., [email protected] // Kevin Schüler, Matermaco NV/SA, [email protected] // Publisher Valtra Oy Ab, Valmetinkatu 2, 44200 Suolahti Coordination Viestintätoimisto Medita Oy Translations and editing Crockford Communications Oy Layout Juha Puikkonen Printed by Grano Oy Photo Valtra archive if not otherwise mentioned

Valtra is a worldwide brand of AGCO 4 Valtra team 1/2021 CJ Cox Workshop Engineer Charlie Hill accesses Valtra Connect from his van. C J Cox customers benefit from Valtra Connect text and photo David Williams

A Dorset-based Valtra dealer who unless problems occur.” either provide a solution by ‘phone, has represented the brand for more All repairs start with a ‘phone call or if a visit is needed they can take than 30 years says that Valtra then, with the owner’s permission, the correct parts and tools for a first Connect provides significant engineers access the tractor’s time fix.” benefits for its customers. operating data through the Valtra Dealer principal Chris Cox CJ Cox Ltd registers all new Connect app. Neil estimates that confirmed that Valtra Connect tractors on the system as they are using Valtra Connect to diagnose allows his team to look after sold. problems results in 50 per cent customers and their machines more “It’s not something farmers think of repairs being carried out more efficiently. about when buying a new tractor,” quickly and effectively. “Our business was built on Workshop Manager Neil Warr “Fault codes have become very service and if Valtra Connect explained. reliable and if our engineers can helps us achieve greater customer “We tell owners that their check for them and issues affecting satisfaction then it’s also more likely machines have telematics fitted, the tractor’s performance before that they will buy Valtra tractors but most won’t think about it again leaving our yard, then they can from us again.” •

Valtra team 5 5th generation N and T Series First-class tractor experience The N and T Series have reached their 5th generation. Redesigned cabs, a new look, new transmission and engine features and the completely new smart display make it easy to use the latest technologies.

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The 5th generation N and T Series offer a first-class tractor experience. The new LED daytime running lights are the most obvious distinguishing feature from the outside on the new generation of N and T Series tractors.

6 Valtra team 1/2021 The cab on the new N and T Series has been On HiTech and Active models, engine, A higher-quality dark Premium interior thoroughly revamped. The instrument cluster transmission, hydraulics and other is available as an option in the cab and has moved from the steering column to the settings are made on the new smart includes a leather-covered steering A pillar, where it is clearly visible. The display. On all models, it can be used to wheel, partially chrome pedals and rubber approximately 40 centimetre high smart display display the basic gauges and warning padding at the bottom of the storage is operated from below the steering wheel. lights, as well as to view information compartments. selected by the driver.

hen climbing into tractor settings are now made using situation on the display, just like with the cab of a 5th the new display on the A pillar, SmartTouch. On HiTech and Active generation N or T which continues in the tradition of models, the new display makes Series, it is obvious SmartTouch as the easiest-to-use changing engine, transmission, that the tractor has control system in the industry. hydraulics and other settings easier W been thoroughly revamped. The first than ever. On Versu and Direct thing that catches the eye is the New look inside cab models, adjustments are made from new steering column and the smart The steering column has been the SmartTouch touchscreen, while display on the right front pillar of the completely redesigned. The the A pillar display makes it easy to cab that controls multiple tractor steering wheel is a little bigger than monitor selected data. functions, especially on HiTech and before but still handy in size, as is Active models. characteristic for Valtra tractors. The New cab enhances productivity Further improvements are column with the light switches is The new cab is more comfortable revealed when driving. Starting behind the steering wheel on the left and allows for more productive work. off in the B and C speed ranges is and the wiper column is on the right, In SmartTouch models, the right side easy, even with a heavy load, thanks while the forward-reverse shuttle of the cab has been redesigned, to the new Start Boost feature. lever is now a little more to the front and the seat swivels even more to Changing between speed ranges of the steering wheel. The lever now the right. The right control panel is now faster, which is noticeable automatically returns to the middle also has a handy phone holder and especially at road speeds. The position after selecting the direction. optional USB charging points for performance of the engines is As a result, the lever is always mobile phones, tablets and other otherwise the same. ready in the right position, even if electronic devices. The upper part of When working, Direct and Versu the direction is changed frequently the backrest on the new generation models are controlled from an using the SmartTouch drive lever. Valtra Evolution seat swivels with even brighter SmartTouch screen. On all 5th generation N or T the driver and also provides support SmartTouch also has a new Series tractors, the new display when the driver has partially turned Help feature that provides easy replaces the traditional instrument around to look at the implement at assistance with various functions. cluster. The driver can select the the rear. On Active and HiTech models, information needed for the work A higher-quality dark Premium

Valtra team 7 interior is available as an option in components. Quick changes are The daytime running lights switch the cab and includes, for example, possible when the transmission on automatically when starting if a leather-covered steering wheel, temperature exceeds 30 degrees no other lights are selected. The partially chrome pedals and rubber Celsius. driver can choose whether to use padding at the bottom of the Auto U-Pilot combines Valtra’s the upper or lower headlights and storage compartments. innovative headland management whether to use both with on full system with Valtra Guide automated beam. • Technology makes steering. Auto U-Pilot detects working easier when the tractor is approaching The 5th generation N and T Series the headland and engages the tractors have numerous features driver-programmed sequence designed to make working automatically. easier. Changing between speed The headlights are now ranges has been made smoother controlled using the new column thanks to the latest software and to the left of the steering wheel.

N Series Standard hp Standard Nm Boost hp Boost Nm N135 135 570 145 620 N155eco 155 610 165 660 N175 165 680 201 800 All models are powered by a four-cylinder 4.9-litre AGCO Power engine. The transmission options are HiTech, Active, Versu or Direct.

T Series Standard hp Standard Nm Boost hp Boost Nm T145 145 640 170 680 T155 155 680 180 740 T175eco 175 740 / 850 190 780 / 900 T195 195 800 210 870 T215 215 870 230 910 T235 235 930 250 1000 T235 Direct 220 900 250 930 T255 235 930 271 1000 T145 and T155 models are powered by a six-cylinder 6.6-litre AGCO Power engine, while T175–T255 models have a six-cylinder 7.4-litre AGCO Power engine. The transmission options are HiTech, Active, Versu or Direct, except the T255 model, which is not Valtra’s forward-reverse shuttle lever has available with the stepless Direct transmission. been updated.

8 Valtra team 1/2021 A Series enter its 5th generation ore 4th generation A Series before, and the service tractors have been built at the interval has increased to M Suolahti factory in Finland in 600 hours,” says Marko just a few years than the previous A3 Ojalehto, the product generation. Now Valtra is introducing marketing specialist in charge the 5th generation A Series. The of the new A Series. The 5th generation A Series has an updated 4th generation A Series won the Over half of A Series tractors engine, transmission and styling. Machine of the Year award twice, in are fitted with a front loader at the 2017 and 2019. Now, this popular factory. Accordingly, many of the now feature a diesel particulate filter model is entering its 5th generation upgrades have been designed to (DPF) in addition to SCR injection, with many new features that have make front-loader work even easier, but no exhaust gas recirculation been requested by customers. such as the Powershift gears and (EGR). Engine speed and power The model range continues updated control armrest familiar from can now be controlled even more to comprise seven models, all of HiTech 4 models. precisely thanks to a new accelerator which are available as GL versions pedal. Increasing the service interval with an easy-to-use mechanical More Powershift gears and from 500 to 600 hours saves costs transmission. The most popular advanced engine while increasing the amount of 105- and 115-horsepower models Three-cylinder A75–A95 models can productive working time. are also available with a four-step now be specified with the HiTech The A Series is available with Powershift. The transmission on 2 transmission with two Powershift either a pneumatic or hydraulic brake these HiTech 4 models is controlled gears, which makes field work in system for trailers. The cost-effective completely electronically. All models particular more productive and hydraulic system automatically feature Valtra’s well-known forward- requires lower engine speeds when detects whether the brakes reverse shuttle with integrating driving on the road. The total number connected to it are standard single- parking brake. of gears on HiTech 2 versions is 24 wire or the latest two-wire brakes. • “Operating the A Series has forward and 24 reverse. been made even more efficient On four-cylinder models, engine and comfortable in many ways. power has been increased by five New features on Powershift gears are available on horsepower and now corresponds the 5th generation A Series several models, the front loader to the model designation. Smaller • 5 horsepower more on armrest also been upgraded on GL models still have a three-cylinder A105–A135 models versions, the four-cylinder models engine. All engines comply with • 2 Powershift gears optional on have five more horsepower than Stage V emissions standards and A75–A95 models • AutoTraction with a control switch • Dual-circuit hydraulic brakes A Series A75 A85 A95 A105 A115 A125 A135 • New control armrest also on GL models AGCO Power 33-MB-TN-D5 AGCO Power 44-MB-TN-D5 Engine 3 cyl / 3,3 l 4 cyl / 4,4 l • Upgraded Stage V compliant engines 4WD, 12+12, HiTech (Power Shuttle), Optional Creeper (24+24) • 600-hour service intervals Transmission 24+24 Powershift 16+16 Powershift • Redesigned engine cover PTO 2 speeds 2 or 3 speed PTO • Redesigned wheels Lifting power 3000 kg 4300 kg 5200 kg • Optional PTO buttons on rear Pump capacity 65 l/min 98 l/min mudguard on HiTech 4 models Wheelbase 225 cm 243 cm 250 cm • Valtra Connect remote monitoring Weight 3500 kg 4000 kg 4750 kg optional 75 hp 85 hp 95 hp 105 hv 115 hp 125 hp 135 hp • Automatic main power switch Power 56 kW 63 kW 70 kW 78 kW 86 kW 93 kW 100 kW in the ignition switch Torque 315 Nm 350 Nm 355 Nm 435 Nm 455 Nm 520 Nm 540 Nm

Valtra team 9 Valtra helps restore carbon to the soil Peat-free compost sold under the Dalefoot Composts brand name is produced on site, and Valtra tractors provide the power for shredding and mixing the ingredients and for transport between the company’s two farms. A fleet of five Valtra N and T Series tractors is used by Cumbria-based Barker & Bland.

A fleet of Valtra tractors is helping a Cumbria-based was extracted. The restoration not farming business fight climate change by returning only stops further carbon release, but also encourages carbon fixing. millions of tonnes of carbon underground. Many projects are government-

text and photos David William funded, and the company’s teams operate their machinery throughout rading as Barker & Bland “It makes it very difficult to the UK. Their expertise is credited Ltd, Simon Bland and Jane gather the sheep and although with returning more than one million Barker run their business it’s generally regarded as a weed, tonnes of carbon to the ground over from a traditional hill farm in using it as the main ingredient a 10-year period and the continuous the Lake District. Originally in our Dalefoot Composts has carbon fixing process means that T sheep farmers and faced with made it a profitable crop. We figure is increasing all the time. reducing profits from their 1,200- harvest 170ha of our own and buy head flock, the couple diversified in extra from farms across the Valtra solution into peat-free compost production UK. Additional ingredients include Machinery is shared between the 25 years ago, and at the same grass or comfrey, and sheep’s wool farm, Dalefoot Composts and the time set up a contracting service which retains moisture and slowly peatland restoration enterprise. specialising in peatland restoration. releases proteins.” “We used one tractor brand for Now up to 50 staff are employed, several years, but issues with poor including 17 which are full-time. Carbon fixing dealer back-up meant we looked at Barker & Bland’s peatland alternatives,” added Simon. Sheep wool compost restoration division aims to re-wet “We considered several, but the “Bracken grows to six feet tall and re-establish sphagnum and bog contract-hire package from Valtra and smothers the grazing land,” flora in areas drained in the past and our main dealer Johnston explained Simon. to improve grazing, or where peat Tractors was exactly what we

10 Valtra team 1/2021 Valtra helps restore carbon to the soil

Simon Bland (left) with machinery operator Chris Stainton. Chris recently joined Bracken is a weed for many hill farmers, but as the Barker & Bland team, and says he far prefers the Valtra tractors to the premium a main ingredient for peat-free Dalefoot Composts brand he drove previously. Simon Bland says Valtra tractors are particularly it has become a profitable crop. comfortable and the cab suspension ensures an excellent ride on- and off-road.

needed, so we now run five Valtras, tasks including mowing, and ensuring production next year, requiring and two of the previous brand.” accuracy of fertiliser applications. additional tractors particularly for The Valtra fleet includes N174 Field maps also allow the positions transport between our sites,” and T174e models, all with Versu of large stones and boulders in thick concluded Simon. specification. The N174s are liked vegetation to be recorded, and peat “Our positive experience of Valtra for their high power-to-weight ratio beds to be mapped during restoration. and Johnston Tractors means we and superb manoeuvrability, while “We will double compost won’t have to look elsewhere.” • the larger 6-cylinder T174e tractors are favoured for work with heavier implements on steep slopes and transporting up to 500 bales per week between the company’s two farms. “We like the Valtras,” confirmed Simon. “Operators enjoy using them and appreciate the excellent comfort. The Versu specification is superb, with electronic push- button hydraulic controls which make it easy to quickly lift mowers clear if stones or other obstructions are noticed in the tall vegetation. Reduced machine damage more than justifies the Versu’s extra cost.” Versu specification also includes

GPS mapping and Valtra Guide auto- Barker & Bland production manager Lizzi Meth-Cohn, pictured with Simon Bland, says steer, improving productivity for the Valtra Connect telematics will be increasingly used to manage and monitor task progress.

Valtra team 11 Precision Lift & Load application

ECU controller

Pressure sensors (2 pcs)

Smart front-loader uses the same hardware as Valtra’s other front loaders except with the addition of two pressure sensors and two position sensors plus an ECU controller inside the beam. Despite all the new functions, the front loader can still be controlled by joystick. Position sensors (2 pcs) Front-loader control system integrated into SmartTouch Precision Lift & Load application makes front-loader work safer, easier, more efficient and more accurate, adding even more dimensions to Valtra’s already excellent front-loader tractors. Smart front-loader control system is operated from the tractor’s SmartTouch display.

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12 Valtra team 1/2021 ”Our aim was to make the application as easy to use as possible.”

Precision Lift & Load application functions recision Lift & Load application is the easiest-to-use front-loader control system Loader Scale on the market. It includes a loader scale, Loader accurately weighs each bucket, bale or pallet. The work range limits, memory settings for loader scale can also add up the desired number of lifts, different front-loader positions, a shake for example the total weight of one load, for example. A P function and end position damping. Application is target weight can be set on the scale, and SmartTouch operated from the SmartTouch touchscreen and shows how the target weight is filled bucket by bucket does not require any separate controls or displays. when loading. The scale also counts the number of “Our aim was to make the application as easy weighings, allowing the operator to see how many bales, to use as possible, so we integrated it into for example, have been loaded at the end of the day. The SmartTouch. The features and usability have been data can be stored on a USB drive and transferred to the carefully honed,” says project engineer Petri contractor’s billing system, for example. Hokkanen together with usability designer Arto Riimala and software designers Jani Kortelahti Automatic Angle Control (AAC) and Ilkka Tonteri, who participated in the The Automatic Angle Control function allows the operator development of the new system. to set the desired position of the beams and implement Smart front-loader uses the same hardware as in the system’s memory. AAC makes it easy to find the Valtra’s other front loaders except with the addition correct plough position when using a snow plough, for of two pressure sensors and two position sensors example. For safety reasons, however, the front loader plus an ECU controller inside the beam. The key does not move automatically to the desired position; role is played by the software, which combines the instead, the operator must move the loader until it stops data collected by the sensors and transmits the at the desired position. When the loader stops at the set driver’s wishes to the loader. position, the function is switched off, allowing the loader to be further adjusted. Safety, ease and efficiency Precision Lift & Load application facilitates Work Range Limits (WRL) the work of both farmers and contractors. For Work range limits can be set for the front-loader example, the loader scale makes it possible to beams and implement so that they are not exceeded. feed livestock with extreme accuracy according For example, when working inside a low building, the to a specific formula or customers to be billed maximum height of the loader can be limited. The work according to the precise loads of grain or soil in range limit can be set for the beams, the implement or kilograms. both. When no limits are required, the function can be The automatic angle control and upper and switched off by pressing a button on the joystick. lower limits for loader movements make working safer in tight spaces, for example. Loading is also Shake Function easier when the system takes care of the upper Front-loader has an adjustable shake function. By moving and lower limits automatically. The end position the joystick sideways, the operator can select a faster damping reduces wear on both the tractor and the vibration or slower shake. Shaking enables soil to be front loader and makes working more comfortable. removed from the bucket, soil to be levelled and sand to Precision Lift & Load application will be soon be spread on snowy roads, for example. available on all G, N and T Series tractors with the SmartTouch armrest directly from the factory. End Position Damping (EPD) In the future, application will also be made End position damping prevents the front loader from available as a retrofit package for 5th generation accidentally hitting the maximum upper or lower position. SmartTouch tractors. • The loader knows when the hydraulic cylinder is running out of range and dampens the movement shortly before the end position. EPD makes work smoother and reduces wear on the machine.

Valtra team 13 Valtra’s tailor-made service van A well-equipped service van can provide assistance wherever it is needed, even in the middle of a field. Here we present the impressive tailor-made service van used by the Valtra dealer in Pirkkala, Finland. The van has been fully equipped by mechanics Marko Siltala and Matti Lyytikäinen to meet their individual needs and is used to service not only tractors but also harvesters and other agricultural machinery. In addition to all the standard tools, the van can also be equipped with heavier equipment, such as a welding machine and air conditioning service equipment. text and photos Tommi pitenius

Compressed air is produced by an electric compressor and is used to inflate tyres, clean radiators and power jacks, for example. The 25-metre compressed air hose is coiled close to the sliding side door so that it does not have to be opened fully in the rain.

Cabin filters for tractors are A magnetic working light with stored under the front bench. a long cable can be plugged into The van also carries a selection the socket conveniently located of oil filters for all Valtra models in the pillar of the side door. dating back to 1995.

Hand tools are kept in long drawers that open out the side door. This eliminates Electricity is provided by a the need to constantly run in generator. The van can also and out of the van to pick up be plugged into the mains tools, as they can be reached at the farm. The van also while standing outside the has an invertor and battery van. All the tools have their chargers for various tools, designated places in the foam, such as cordless impact making it easy to see if any wrenches. tools are missing.

An electric pump delivers The van has fixed tanks for lubrication oils to the hose 75 litres of FS motor oil, 150 litres and pistol. Each of the three The van is the shortest and lowest of XT60+ transmission oil and oils has its own pistol fitted Volkswagen Crafter model with four-wheel- 75 litres of 80W-90 LS front with a precise gauge. drive, enabling it drive onto fields to service axle oil. Used oil is collected in tractors and harvesters on the spot. 60-litre barrels.

14 Valtra team 1/2021 LIMITED REDITION Red is the colour of power, precision and profi t. Why? Because red is the original colour of Valtra. To celebrate Valtra’s 70th anniversary we are taking things to the next level with a limited edition Valtra T Series in a deep, metallic red. The most powerful colour for a journey that spans generations.

Only 70 of these machines will be available worldwide – so act fast.

TO REGISTER YOUR INTEREST VISIT VALTRA.CO.UK/70YEARS The future of agriculture Changes in agriculture are also changing tractor work

Precision farming tools, such as Valtra Guide and Task Doc, can help farmers achieve better results and meet targets set by society.

16 Valtra team 1/2021 The Farm to Fork Strategy of the European Green Deal sets stringent targets for agriculture that are guided by agricultural policy. These changes will also be felt in tractor work over the next ten years. text Tommi pitenius photo Valtra archive

ll Farm to Fork goals Precision tillage increase in tillage tasks will increase

share the common aim of and crop rotation CO2 emissions. Similarly, organic protecting the environment. The targets will be achieved by production should be increased, At the same time, the global combining several methods yet at the same time a more plant- population continues to grow depending on the farm and the based diet is being encouraged, A by around 80 million people each direction of production. The use which would result in less manure year, and everyone has to be fed. of pesticides can be reduced, for for organic farming. “We still have to produce at example, by means of mechanical “We are exploring solutions to least the same amount of food, weed control, diversifying and the environmental and political even though restricting the use prolonging crop rotation, and challenges posed to agriculture. of fertilisers and pesticides will precisely targeting plant protection While the targets are tough, they in principle reduce yield levels. to areas where pests and weeds can be met with the right tools and Approximately 40 million hectares are present. methods. At the same time, new of arable land in the EU are to be The use of precise Valtra Guide opportunities are being created transferred to organic production, automated steering and ISOBUS for successful agriculture,” Hardy which will also decrease yield implement control will also increase says. • levels. This puts a lot of pressure on in tillage tasks. For example, farmers,” says Product Marketing the tillage depth can be varied Specialist Sam Hardy. automatically according to different The EU’s Green Deal projects soil types based on GPS data. Four European Farm to Fork will have an impact on, for example, Using the same tracks for all types targets for 2030 tillage, fertilisation, plant protection, of cultivation will also become more wayline planning and especially the common, as this can prevent soil timing, accuracy and documentation compaction. In general, precision • 25% of total farmland to be of tractor work. farming, the more accurate use used for organic farming “Task Doc, Valtra Guide, Section of inputs and the precise Control and Variable Rate Control documentation of tasks performed • 20% less fertiliser use can all help achieve these goals. will become routine for farmers. • 50% less nutrient losses They allow the farmer to reduce The EU’s goals also contain • 50% less pesticides nutrient losses and make the use of certain contradictions. For example, pesticides and fertilisers much more the use of plant protection products precise,” Hardy adds. should be reduced, yet the resulting

Valtra team 17 Trelleborg TM1060. Enrich your farming. The Trelleborg TM1060 range provides higher efficiency for tractors ranging from 80 to over 300. It preserves your land from compaction and makes your operation more productive. Protect your crops, as if they were precious stones. www.trelleborg.com/wheels oldtimer text Timo teinilä photos Valtra archive

Since the introduction of the 05 Series in 1988, Valmet and Valtra tractors have been available in a range of colours.

cab became red. On the smaller 04 Series models, the roof colour remained white from the previous upgrade, but otherwise the colours were the same as on the 05 Series. The model designation was white on the side panel. The next change came in 1986, when the name reverted to Valmet. The colours remained the same, but the model designation on the side panel came on a black background.

Colour options like on cars 70 years of The last change came with the introduction of a complete range of colour options in 1988. Customers colourful tractors now had five different colours to n 1988, Valmet introduced a colour of the chassis was used also choose from: red, blue, yellow, world first: a full range of colours on the engine cover. green and white. The new tractors I for its tractors. For the first time, The appearance of Valmet could be distinguished also by customers were able to choose tractors was update again in 1979 the model designation on the side from five colour options. Ever since, with the launch of the 03 Series. panel, the background of which now Valmet and Valtra customers have Although the model number still corresponded to the main colour of been able to choose the colour they ended in 02 on some models, the the tractor. like. new series is generally referred to as The same colours have also The history of Valmet tractors 03. The new tractors were a brighter been offered on the tractors dates back 70 years to 1951, when yellow, while the colour of the manufactured at the Brazilian the Valmet 15 was introduced. chassis and engine cover became factory. When operations began At that time, the colour was red, a lighter shade of brown. The new there in 1960, Valmet tractors were including the engine cover and the look was completed by the addition all red. The next 600 D models were chassis. These all-red tractors were of a third colour, white being used also red, but the front grille and manufactured for nine years until for the wheels and the roof of the the edges of the engine cover were the introduction of the Valmet 361 in cab. These white-roofed tractors grey. The colour scheme conformed 1960. The new tractor was also red, became known as student models very closely to that used on tractors except the front grille and the lower due to their similarity to white made in Finland. The following 60 id Trelleborg TM1060. edge of the engine cover were grey. Finnish student caps. The wheels and 80 id models were yellow, and Enrich your farming. The big change came in the late on Valmet and Valtra tractors have Valmet/Valtra tractors made in Brazil 1960s, when Valmet launched the been painted white since 1979. since then have been mostly yellow. The Trelleborg TM1060 range provides higher efficiency for 100 Series. Valmet tractors were The red colour theme made a Since 1988, Valtra customers tractors ranging from 80 to over 300. It preserves your land from given a new yellow colour, while the comeback with the launch of the have been able to choose the colour compaction and makes your operation more productive. Protect your crops, as if they were precious stones. chassis and front grille were brown. new Nordic Volvo BM Valmet in of their tractor. Valtra tractors www.trelleborg.com/wheels The next change came in 1971, 1982. The chassis, front grille and have also been available in special when the Valmet 02 Series was engine cover of the new 05 Series colours for specific applications, introduced. While the main colours became black, the wheels remained such as yellow or orange for road remained yellow-brown, the brown white and the side panels and maintenance tasks. •

Valtra team 19 Valtra Impresses Northumberland Estate

A Northumberland estate was so impressed by its first Valtra S Series bought in 2017 that a fleet of four is now replacing a previous brand.

Text and Photos David Williams

ust over 1,000ha of combinable crops are grown by Rock Farms Ltd, near Alnwick, on a mix of owned and rented land. In 2017, an opportunity to rent out buildings with drying floors for woodchip J conditioning led to the farm setting up an additional enterprise chipping wood for its tenant, using existing labour and the farm’s tractors.

Rear-facing seat A trailed woodchipper requiring nearly 400hp was purchased, with a grab for self-loading.

The first Valtra was selected for the rotating seat which was essential for operating the trailed, self-loading woodchipper.

20 Valtra team 1/2021 Valtra Impresses Northumberland Estate

Pictured with three of the farm’s four S Series Valtras are (l-r) operator Alistair Baillie, Farm Manager Carl Tuer, and operators Chris Dunn and David Gray.

The Valtra S Series tractors have a superb power-to-weight ratio and are ideal for both heavy cultivations and top work.

The newest addition to the fleet is an S394 with the latest SmartTouch display and Northumberland-based Rock Farms Valtra Connect telematics. Operator Alistair bought its first Valtra S Series tractor Baillie (pictured in cab) says that having in 2017 to power a commercial wood­ two displays will allow him to make better chipper, and has since changed most use of the GPS guidance. Farm Manager of its farm fleet to Valtra. Carl Tuer has full confidence in his fleet of Valtra tractors as well as the back-up from main dealer BRM.

“We had used one tractor brand competitor brands, and an S374 was cultivations. When the farm tractors for many years,” explained Farm ordered and arrived in late 2017, were next updated these were also Manager Carl Tuer. closely followed by another to power replaced by Valtras, and the fourth “But to work the self-loading a second chipper. S Series arrived in March this year. chipper efficiently and for operator “We had no idea that buying our comfort we needed a tractor with a Change of brand first Valtra would lead to us replacing rear-facing seat, and options were Compared to the other tractors the our previous brand for farm work as limited.” Valtra proved more fuel efficient, well as wood chipping,” concluded Carl visited Valtra dealer Brian and additional advantages included Carl. Robinson Machinery (BRM), and superior ride comfort, better all- “But it’s better in every way and was surprised by the S Series’ high around vision, and a more spacious the operators prefer it. The few specification and build quality. cab. Despite being a lot more problems we have had were rectified The price was reasonable, including powerful it was compact and very quickly by the BRM team, and we a 6,000-hour warranty and many manoeuvrable, making it just as have full confidence in the dealer features classed as extras on suitable for corn carting as heavy and brand for the future.” •

Valtra team 21 Three young women find a joint hobby in old Valmet tractors text tommi pitenius photos valmet martat

Anne Ronkainen, Inka-Milla course there were fewer of them in What Valmet models Kekki and Jenna-Janika Kekki are 2020 due to corona. Whereas in a do you have? three young Finnish women who typical year we would attend over “We each have our own Valmet 20. have become a small social media 30 events, last summer we attended In addition, Inka-Milla has a Valmet phenomenon and stars at local tractor less than ten. In addition to 872 forest machine that is still used events owing to their interest in classic presenting our historic Valmet from time to time to pick up fallen Valmet tractors. While some people tractors, we also demonstrate old trees and firewood. Anne still has might think it odd that young women working methods. We have also a Valmet 20 that she used to ride would be interested in old tractors, organised charity rides for the benefit on when she was a baby, as well Anne and the two sisters Inka-Milla of families of children with cancer as HubbaBubba, a pink Valmet 20 and Jenna consider their hobby to and the bird sanctuary in Heinola, for powered by a 1.9-litre diesel from a be the most natural thing in the world example. Our next project is to take Volkswagen Polo. Anne’s father also having all been raised among them. our Valmets to service homes and has a Valmet 20 and a Valmet 361D support caregivers. These events that he inherited from his own father. Anne Ronkainen, Inka-Milla always involve other enthusiasts with Inka-Milla’s and Jenna-Janika’s Kekki and Jenna-Janika Kekki, their own machines and programmes. mother in turn has a Valmet 502. how did your Valmet hobby Typically, these events last the entire Altogether, our families have a lot of get started? day and cover between 60 and 200 tractors, machines and projects! “Our families have always been kilometres of driving.” involved with old tractors, especially What other hobbies Valmets. We became friends a few do you have besides Valmets? years ago after running into each “Alongside our jobs and studies, other in tractor and heritage events. we don’t really have time for much In autumn 2016, we teamed up and else. Anne is a Finnish sign began filming our first joint Christmas language interpreter by profession, calendar for YouTube. For no Inka-Milla is studying agriculture particular reason, people began and Jenna-Janika is still in her last referring to us as Valmet Martat, after year of school. Inka-Milla’s and the Finnish women’s association, Jenna-Janika’s family has also and the name just stuck.” organised many events at their Vanha Savotta heritage centre, What kinds of activities are where they also sell traditional Valmet Martat involved in? Anne Ronkainen, Jenna-Janika Kekki and clothing. Valmet Martat is just a Inka-Milla Kekki are known as Valmet Martat. group of friends and not an official “We attend tractor and heritage Each of the young women has her own Valmet events throughout Finland, but of 20 tractor along with other historic machines. association or business.” •

22 Valtra team 1/2021 View the entire Valtra Collection: www.shop.valtra.com Valtra Collection

New generation G Series now available as a pedal tractor

This pedal tractor has Valtra’s fifth generation appearance and a stunning metallic bronze colour. Other features include an engine cover that opens and a roll bar. The new pedal tractor is available with several accessories that can be attached to the front or rear. Recommended for kids ages 3–10.

Available online from shop.valtra.com or from your Valtra dealer.

Valtra team 23 See us online: valtra.co.uk Valtra Models

F Series A Series G Series model max. hp* model max. hp* max. hp* model F75 75 A75 75 Standard boost F85 85 A85 85 G105 105 110 F95 95 A95 95 G115 115 120 F105 105 A105 105 G125e 125 130 A115 115 G135 135 145 A125 125 All G Series models are available with A135 135 the HiTech, Active or Versu transmission.

All A Series models are available with the HiTech (12+12R) transmission. A75–A95 models are also available with the HiTech2 transmission and A105–A115 models with the HiTech4 transmission.

T Series max. hp* model Standard boost T145 155 170 T155 165 180 T175e 175 190 S Series T195 195 210 max. hp* T215 215 230 N Series model Standard boost T235 235 250 max. hp* model S274 270 300 T235 Direct 220 250 Standard boost S294 295 325 T255 235 271 N135 135 145 S324 320 350 T Series models are available with the HiTech, N155e 155 165 S354 350 380 Active, Versu or Direct transmission with the N175 165 201 exception of the T255 model, which is available S374 370 400 with the HiTech, Active or Versu transmission. N Series models are available with the HiTech, S394 400 405 Active, Versu or Direct transmission. *ISO 14396

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