Working with forage machines. What should you pay attention to in the tractor?
Power take-off, hydraulic system, rear and front three-point lifting system, transmission - these are, among others, in these subassemblies that we find functions that may prove useful when working with forage machines.
When harvesting forage from grasslands, a number of machines aggregated with a tractor are used. These include: mowers, tedders, rakes, balers, trailers. These machines can be mounted, towed, side, front and large-size.
Power take-off (PTO)
Machines require different speeds, this could be 540 or 1000 rpm. The tractor should have a PTO speed suitable for the accompanying machine. It is ideal for lighter work, such as raking, if the tractor has economical PTO speeds. This allows you to work at a lower engine speed, which results in lower fuel consumption and greater comfort of work (by reducing noise).
- You should also pay attention to the available PTO speeds if you plan to purchase a front mower. This combination always requires operating at normal speeds, as the front PTO does not have economic speeds. When aggregating, it is worth checking whether the PTO pin on the tractor side can be turned freely by hand and whether it is possible to replace it with another pin, if the number of splines is not correct, says Emil Kaźmierczak from Claas Polska.
When working with the machine suspended and driven by the PTO, it may be necessary to disengage the shaft while lifting the machine. In the case of Claas tractors, a very useful function will be the automatic roller in relation to the height of the rear linkage. It is worth noting that the PTO automation, despite the similar name, may work differently depending on the manufacturer. Therefore, it is worth checking whether such a mechanism will meet our expectations, whether it turns off and on automatically, and whether it has a programmable activation height.
When working with the roller, it is advisable to keep the engine speed constant so that the machine works stably. Engine speed memories will also be useful. With one button we can turn off or turn on the desired engine speed and thus PTO speed.
SEE ALSO: How to choose green forage harvesting machines to properly cooperate with each other?
Hydraulic system
The right number of hydraulic couplings and electrical sockets is essential in all machines. Some of them may require up to four pairs. You should also pay attention to the function of the hydraulic valves. Why?
- The hydraulic valves may differ from each other, not only in the connection ends. With the valve function in mind, check that it has a floating position - on Claas tractors, it is marked with a wave. This is a position where both sockets are connected to each other and allow free movement of the actuator due to the forces acting on it - explains Emil Kaźmierczak.
Telescopic loaders technical data
This is very important if the forage machines are lifted and positioned on the same cylinder. Without floating position, they will not follow the terrain. In addition, it is worth having the machine "kick-out".
- With our tractors, you do not need to hold the hydraulic valve lever when lifting the rake rotors. Simply activate it, and after reaching the end position, the lever automatically returns to the middle position. If machine parts move too fast, and the belt in the trailer is controlled directly from the hydraulic socket, the hydraulic flow adjustment function will be helpful, or even necessary - adds the expert.
Another aspect is the pump output, which has a direct impact, for example, on the speed of opening the hatch of the baler. If the opening is too slow, we can use the option of connecting the oil flow. When using electronically controlled hydraulic valves and working with a set of mowers, the headland management system will be very useful. It allows you to lift the rear and front mowers in the same place with one button. Such a system will be accurate at different speeds, if the successive steps that the tractor is to perform for us are separated by the traveled, programmed distance.
It is also worth mentioning the increasingly popular Power Beyond system. In short, it is that the machine itself decides how much oil it needs. Thanks to this solution, fuel consumption is reduced, because the hydraulic pump works only when the oil flow is needed.
Rear and front three point lifting systems
The rear and front linkage (three-point linkage) can be controlled mechanically or electronically. In terms of construction, attention should be paid to appropriately sized handles in the arms.
- The sizes of the elements are standardized, e.g. category 2 in each machine should have the same size - says Emil Kaźmierczak.
In addition to the basic equipment, it is worth taking a look at the details. One of them is the possibility of two-sided adjustment of the hanger height, e.g. in order to level the mower. Another is hand stabilizers.
When harvesting forage from grasslands, a number of machines aggregated with a tractor are used. These include: mowers, tedders, rakes, balers, trailers. These machines can be mounted, towed, side, front and large-size.
Power take-off (PTO)
Machines require different speeds, this could be 540 or 1000 rpm. The tractor should have a PTO speed suitable for the accompanying machine. It is ideal for lighter work, such as raking, if the tractor has economical PTO speeds. This allows you to work at a lower engine speed, which results in lower fuel consumption and greater comfort of work (by reducing noise).
- You should also pay attention to the available PTO speeds if you plan to purchase a front mower. This combination always requires operating at normal speeds, as the front PTO does not have economic speeds. When aggregating, it is worth checking whether the PTO pin on the tractor side can be turned freely by hand and whether it is possible to replace it with another pin, if the number of splines is not correct, says Emil Kaźmierczak from Claas Polska.
When working with the machine suspended and driven by the PTO, it may be necessary to disengage the shaft while lifting the machine. In the case of Claas tractors, a very useful function will be the automatic roller in relation to the height of the rear linkage. It is worth noting that the PTO automation, despite the similar name, may work differently depending on the manufacturer. Therefore, it is worth checking whether such a mechanism will meet our expectations, whether it turns off and on automatically, and whether it has a programmable activation height.
When working with the roller, it is advisable to keep the engine speed constant so that the machine works stably. Engine speed memories will also be useful. With one button we can turn off or turn on the desired engine speed and thus PTO speed.
SEE ALSO: How to choose green forage harvesting machines to properly cooperate with each other?
Hydraulic system
The right number of hydraulic couplings and electrical sockets is essential in all machines. Some of them may require up to four pairs. You should also pay attention to the function of the hydraulic valves. Why?
- The hydraulic valves may differ from each other, not only in the connection ends. With the valve function in mind, check that it has a floating position - on Claas tractors, it is marked with a wave. This is a position where both sockets are connected to each other and allow free movement of the actuator due to the forces acting on it - explains Emil Kaźmierczak.
Telescopic loaders technical data
This is very important if the forage machines are lifted and positioned on the same cylinder. Without floating position, they will not follow the terrain. In addition, it is worth having the machine "kick-out".
- With our tractors, you do not need to hold the hydraulic valve lever when lifting the rake rotors. Simply activate it, and after reaching the end position, the lever automatically returns to the middle position. If machine parts move too fast, and the belt in the trailer is controlled directly from the hydraulic socket, the hydraulic flow adjustment function will be helpful, or even necessary - adds the expert.
Another aspect is the pump output, which has a direct impact, for example, on the speed of opening the hatch of the baler. If the opening is too slow, we can use the option of connecting the oil flow. When using electronically controlled hydraulic valves and working with a set of mowers, the headland management system will be very useful. It allows you to lift the rear and front mowers in the same place with one button. Such a system will be accurate at different speeds, if the successive steps that the tractor is to perform for us are separated by the traveled, programmed distance.
It is also worth mentioning the increasingly popular Power Beyond system. In short, it is that the machine itself decides how much oil it needs. Thanks to this solution, fuel consumption is reduced, because the hydraulic pump works only when the oil flow is needed.
Rear and front three point lifting systems
The rear and front linkage (three-point linkage) can be controlled mechanically or electronically. In terms of construction, attention should be paid to appropriately sized handles in the arms.
- The sizes of the elements are standardized, e.g. category 2 in each machine should have the same size - says Emil Kaźmierczak.
In addition to the basic equipment, it is worth taking a look at the details. One of them is the possibility of two-sided adjustment of the hanger height, e.g. in order to level the mower. Another is hand stabilizers.
Used tractors. John Deere, Massey Ferguson and Renault dominate
In the first half of this year. 778 tractors were sold, used less than in the same period last year. The most popular brands remain unchanged.
The market of used tractors continues the trend that we have been dealing with in the last few months, when we recorded a drop in registrations compared to the previous year - reports the Polish Chamber of Commerce for Agricultural Machines and Facilities.
In the first half of this year. 8289 used tractors were registered. This result is lower by 778 than in the previous year. This means a decrease in sales by 8.6% compared to the previous year. It should be noted, however, that by the end of May this decline was even more visible and amounted to 14.8%.
Combine harvester specifications
The John Deere brand remains the sales leader in the aftermarket. By the end of June, 1,199 tractors used with a jumping deer in the logo were registered. Massey Ferguson remains second with 1,089 registrations. Renault is the third brand - 958 registrations.
John Deere is a leader in all age categories except the oldest - over 20 years, in which Massey Ferguson is the leader. The second place in this category is Zetor, third is Renault, fourth is Ursus, and only fifth is John Deere.
The market of used tractors continues the trend that we have been dealing with in the last few months, when we recorded a drop in registrations compared to the previous year - reports the Polish Chamber of Commerce for Agricultural Machines and Facilities.
In the first half of this year. 8289 used tractors were registered. This result is lower by 778 than in the previous year. This means a decrease in sales by 8.6% compared to the previous year. It should be noted, however, that by the end of May this decline was even more visible and amounted to 14.8%.
Combine harvester specifications
The John Deere brand remains the sales leader in the aftermarket. By the end of June, 1,199 tractors used with a jumping deer in the logo were registered. Massey Ferguson remains second with 1,089 registrations. Renault is the third brand - 958 registrations.
John Deere is a leader in all age categories except the oldest - over 20 years, in which Massey Ferguson is the leader. The second place in this category is Zetor, third is Renault, fourth is Ursus, and only fifth is John Deere.
More sales records for new tractors
In June, 1,005 new tractors were registered. More than a thousand registrations in one month were last recorded in December 2018.
The Polish Chamber of Commerce for Agricultural Machines and Facilities, based on the data of the Central Register of Vehicles and Drivers, has published the latest agricultural tractor sales report.
In June, the positive trend in the sale of new tractors continued. For the first time since December 2018, over 1,000 new machines were sold in a month.
The first half of this year, when it comes to sales of new tractors, is clearly better than the data for the same period in 2018 and 2019. By the end of June, a total of 4,763 new tractors were sold. This result is better by 820 units than last year. This means an increase in sales in this period by as much as 20.8%.
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New Holland was the most popular brand in the first half of 2020. A total of 962 new tractors of this brand were registered. Kubota is in second place with 563 registrations. John Deere is third, with 543 new tractors sold by the end of June. The Deutz-Fahr brand with 485 registrations was in fourth place, as in the previous month. Zetor closes the top five - 402 tractors sold.
The largest number of new tractors from the beginning of 2020 has been registered in the Mazowieckie Voivodeship. 866 registrations were recorded there. Wielkopolskie voivodship is in second place with 525 items. The third position was taken by Lublin with the result of 460 registrations. On the opposite pole there is the province Lubuskie, where only 93 new tractors were registered. This is the lowest result among all regions.
The most popular models
After six months of this year. the most popular new tractor on the market is the Zetor CL 80 with 138 registrations. The next models are John Deere 6120M - 131 registrations and Deutz-Fahr 5110 G with 102 units sold. Two New Holland tractors - the TD5.85 and T6.125 models - were just off the podium.
The Polish Chamber of Commerce for Agricultural Machines and Facilities, based on the data of the Central Register of Vehicles and Drivers, has published the latest agricultural tractor sales report.
In June, the positive trend in the sale of new tractors continued. For the first time since December 2018, over 1,000 new machines were sold in a month.
The first half of this year, when it comes to sales of new tractors, is clearly better than the data for the same period in 2018 and 2019. By the end of June, a total of 4,763 new tractors were sold. This result is better by 820 units than last year. This means an increase in sales in this period by as much as 20.8%.
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New Holland was the most popular brand in the first half of 2020. A total of 962 new tractors of this brand were registered. Kubota is in second place with 563 registrations. John Deere is third, with 543 new tractors sold by the end of June. The Deutz-Fahr brand with 485 registrations was in fourth place, as in the previous month. Zetor closes the top five - 402 tractors sold.
The largest number of new tractors from the beginning of 2020 has been registered in the Mazowieckie Voivodeship. 866 registrations were recorded there. Wielkopolskie voivodship is in second place with 525 items. The third position was taken by Lublin with the result of 460 registrations. On the opposite pole there is the province Lubuskie, where only 93 new tractors were registered. This is the lowest result among all regions.
The most popular models
After six months of this year. the most popular new tractor on the market is the Zetor CL 80 with 138 registrations. The next models are John Deere 6120M - 131 registrations and Deutz-Fahr 5110 G with 102 units sold. Two New Holland tractors - the TD5.85 and T6.125 models - were just off the podium.
New tractors. July is another month with an increase in sales
1,095 new agricultural tractors were registered in July this year. Compared to the same period last year, this is an increase in sales by 239 units (27.9%).
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From January to July, 5,858 new tractors were registered in Poland. This result is better by as much as 1059 items compared to the same period of 2019. This means an increase in sales by 22.1% compared to the previous year.
The most popular brand after seven months of this year. New Holland remains with 1149 registrations. The second most chosen company is Kubota - 682 registered tractors. John Deere is third with 675 tractors sold. The Deutz-Fahr brand is in fourth position, as in the previous month, with the result of 600 registrations. Zetor is fifth, with a score of 486 registered tractors.
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From January to July, 5,858 new tractors were registered in Poland. This result is better by as much as 1059 items compared to the same period of 2019. This means an increase in sales by 22.1% compared to the previous year.
The most popular brand after seven months of this year. New Holland remains with 1149 registrations. The second most chosen company is Kubota - 682 registered tractors. John Deere is third with 675 tractors sold. The Deutz-Fahr brand is in fourth position, as in the previous month, with the result of 600 registrations. Zetor is fifth, with a score of 486 registered tractors.
