Valtra unveils fifth generation workhorse tractor series

Valtra has taken the covers off the G Series workhorse, the newest model of the Finnish manufacturer’s brand-new model series packed with precision farming technology. Details here.

The G Series is the first of Valtra's fifth generation of tractors – a brand-new model series that fits between the popular A and N Series.

In the absence of field days and dealer demos, global ag machinery giant Agco is using the digital sphere to take the covers off its latest machines.

In July, it released the Massey Ferguson 8S Series to worldwide audience of 60,000 who tuned in online.

Following that success, Agco’s Finnish tractor manufacturer Valtra unveiled its latest workhorse via a global online launch last month.

The G Series is the first of Valtra’s fifth generation of tractors — a brand-new model series packed with precision farming technology that fits between the popular A and N Series.

Valtra said it is an all-purpose farm tractor that can be used for front-loader tasks, spraying, producing feed and cultivating vegetables using smart farming techniques, for example.

“Operating an all-purpose tractor like this should be easy and safe with comfortable working conditions, a powerful front linkage and hydraulics, and excellent visibility. Altogether, the G Series is compact but still powerful,” said Mikko Lehikoinen, vice president, sales and marketing.

“It has been engineered for demanding front-loader tasks, and the starting point for its design was to offer the best visibility and comfort. It can be specified according to individual needs.”

The four-model range spans 105hp to 135hp at rated power, with a 5hp boost for the three smallest models and a 10hp boost for the largest model, taking it to 145hp with 560Nm of torque.

The series is powered by a compact four-cylinder 4.4-litre Agco Power engine, which enables a very low nose that Valtra says provides excellent visibility and complies with Stage V emission without exhaust gas recirculation.

An electronic wastegate and 1600 bar Bosch common rail injection offer fast response and plenty of torque across a broad range of engine speeds.

All models offer power boost already at field speeds when driving in B5 or higher gears. Valtra’s traditional Sigma Power boost is also available for the PTO.

The G125 Eco is the fuel-efficient EcoPower model that lets the driver select Power or Eco mode, which lowers the engine speed while increasing torque to up to 555 Nm.

The G Series is also the first tractor in the 100hp-145hp range to offer SmartTouch controls as well as a suite of precision farming capabilities.

As a result, Valtra says the SmartTouch armrest is now available on all its tractors in the 100–400hp range.

Valtra Connect telemetry is also standard on Versu models of the G Series, while powerful load-sensing hydraulics are standard on Active and Versu models.

The new G Series is available in four equipment levels: Basic, Comfort, Technology and Technology Pro.

Cab suspension further enhances comfort along with heated mirrors, air conditioning, a lower cab heater and USB charging plugs that are available with the auxiliary power pack.

Versu models with the SmartTouch interface can access the same SmartFarming features as the bigger N and T Series models.

Active models are also available with autoguidance and precision farming features that can be activated via the SmartTouch Extend terminal.

Valtra’s G Series has been designed for front-loader work and offers excellent visibility.

Valtra said the G Series has been designed for front-loader work and offers excellent visibility, good weight distribution, a front-loader that is integrated with the chassis, a hydraulics assistant that automatically increases the engine speed, and the Live 3 feature, which enables the simultaneous use of up to three different front-loader functions.

It has a 24+24R transmission with four ranges and six Powershift gears and the shifts from B to C range and between C and D ranges are automated.

In traditional Valtra fashion, the parking brake is integrated with the forward-reverse shuttle lever, and the driver can also programme the transmission settings. The slowest working speed with the creeper gear is just 120m/h, which is ideal for cultivating vegetables.

Versu models can be operated using just the drive lever, and other models also do not require much use of the clutch pedal thanks to AutoTraction. The hill-hold function keeps the tractor stationary even on steep hills without having to use the brakes.

HiTech models have an open hydraulics system that produces 100 litres per minute, while Active and Versu models have load-sensing hydraulics that produce 110 litres per minute. Up to four hydraulic blocks are available at both the front and rear. Versu models are available with up to five rear spool valves and up to four valves in the front.

Limited production of the new G Series for 2020 has begun at Valtra’s factory in Suolahti. Agco said that Australian customers should be able to begin ordering for 2021-built units towards the end of this year.

For more details, visit valtra.com.au

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