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 EDITORIAL CHANGE IN AGRICULTURE CHANGES 03 TRACTOR WORK 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 success fully 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. • ISSN 2342-3285 (Print) Internet: valtra.co.uk ISSN 2342-3293 (Online) 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. TEXT TOMMI PITENIUS PHOTOS VALTRA ARCHIVE 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.