User manual MASSEY FERGUSON 8600 BROCHURE

[. . . ] HP 270-370 MF8600 A powerful future in farming 5 models: 270 to 370 hp VISION INNOVATION LEADERSHIP QUALITY RELIABILITY SUPPORT PRIDE COMMITMENT Farming into the future Our vision of the future is to provide you with opportunities and solutions for your business. A vision that will last for generations to come. Farming in today's climate has many obstacles which farmers and contractors have to face. With the world's population rising, a greater demand for food and land and with changeable and volatile weather conditions, you need machinery you can rely on. We understand the challenges that farmers are encountering and so our new range of flagship tractors has been designed and built by the people who truly understand the nature of your business. [. . . ] High specification PTO Fully independent 540 Eco/1000 rev/min or 1000/1000 Eco rev/ min PTO is available. Additional fender-mounted engagement and emergency stop buttons also give added convenience and safety. Power with economy Nominal PTO speeds are achieved at, or near to, 2000 rev/min which is also maximum engine power. With the benefit of a `constant power' band of up to 600 revs and the ability, with Dyna-VT, to precisely select any ground speed at the chosen engine speed, you can always achieve a perfect match of PTO speed, forward speed and power ­ with optimum economy. Economy PTO For lighter duty work, `540 Eco' or `1000 Eco' PTO speed is achieved at around 1600 engine revs, further improving fuel economy and helping to reduce in-cab noise levels. Automated PTO control In `Auto' mode, the PTO is automatically disengaged when the linkage is raised (or when travelling at speeds above 25 km/h) and re-engaged when the linkage is lowered. Further reducing the need for operator input, the Transmission Controller monitors and controls PTO engagement depending on load. This gives a smoother `takeup', giving improved driver comfort and also helping to protect both implement and tractor from damage due to inappropriate engagement. Differential locks and 4-wheel drive The Transmission Controller also takes care of many of the normally repetitive tasks of 4-wheel drive and differential lock operation. The system also engages the differential lock when you need it; when the implement is lowered into work and disengages it when you don't. QuadLink suspended front axle Now fitted as standard on all MF 8600 Series tractors, the QuadLink front axle has excellent ground clearance and maintains good turning angles even with larger tyre sizes. Accurate, precise steering All MF 8600 Series tractors are equipped with hydrostatic steering which provides light, positive and accurate steering under all operating circumstances. SpeedSteer - for exact turns This new, optional feature enables the operator to adjust the steering ratio and select the number of turns of the steering wheel required for a given amount of steering angle turns. Above 18 km/h, it automatically switches off for safe operation at high speed in the field and on the road. Auto-Guide for faster, precision farming The optional Auto-Guide satellite navigation system uses leading GPS technology to guide your tractor and implements at higher rates of speed and accuracy. This is especially valuable for more accurate operation at night, in low visibility or when working in preemergent crops. Auto-Guide steers the tractor, without operator input, to make parallel bouts avoiding overlap or un-worked land. This reduces driver fatigue and fuel usage, eliminates unnecessary chemical application and can significantly increase productivity. 22 02 01 03 04 23 01 PTO speed selection 02 PTO selector switches and `Auto' activation button 03 Fender mounted PTO controls 04 Optional SpeedSteer for simple headland turns Responsiveness is second nature We have always been industry leaders when it comes to hydraulics and linkage. In part, it's what we're famous for but our continual refinement of the Massey Ferguson linkage system means more productivity, power and responsiveness, for the operator, in the field. More accurate draft control Massey Ferguson's digital ELC system gives the highest standards of draft control with more accurate depth settings and better ground contour following. The result is more weight transfer, better traction, less wheel slip, reduced tyre wear and reduced fuel consumption whilst still maintaining greater output. Convenient controls Frequently used controls and the ELC control panel are mounted on the armrest for straightforward, accurate operation. The system incorporates advanced integrated features such as sensitivity, quick soil engagement and automatic drop speed as standard. For faster implement attachment the rear linkage can also be operated from push buttons on each rear fender. [. . . ] Ask your local dealer for more information. Financial options are market specific but can include leasing, hire purchase, contract hire and loan facilities. PRIDE Here at Massey Ferguson, pride means many things to us. It's in everything we do and it shows. [. . . ]