Valtra Celebrates his 60 years thinking in the 60 next

When a company celebrates 60 years before it has various options: simply not heeding the ephemeris, boast of it by the Act itself of 60 years or rely on this past to reassert its future. During the commemorative events organized at its headquarters in Finland by this manufacturer is unable to verify Valtra, more than in the past, think in the future. However, he used to give a historical overview and take back to the beginning of the production of tractors of Valtra (Valmet) after World War II. Then, rifles, mortars and aircraft engine factories were transformed into factories of agricultural tractors, that there was a great shortage of these after the war. The first 15 Valmet tractors were completed in 1951. But that's the past. In 2010, Valtra manufactured a total of 21,000 tractors in the factories of Finland and Brazil.

Historical review

The first 15 Valmet tractors were completed in 1951. Ten years later, Valmet opened a factory of tractors in Mogi das Cruzes in Brazil. In December 1960, finished the five first tractor Valmet 360 D.

In 1979 Valmet bought the functioning of the Swedish Volvo BM tractor. Volvo BM and Valmet joined forces in 1978 and in 1982 was presented the first series of tractors Volvo BM Valmet 05 that had been designed together.

The Agco Sisu Power in Linnavuori engine factory is very involved in the history of Valtra. Valtra tractors manufactured in Suolahti always have been equipped with Agco Sisu Power engines or those of his predecessors Sisu Diesel and Valmet Diesel. Today, these engines are manufactured in different plants of the world and all-terrain can be found under the bonnet of Valtra and other many machines working.

Valtra does not forget its roots, but looks to the future and does so with facts rather than with big words. The series is for example, moving towards era HiTech (high tech). In addition to the reverse electric, the tractor will include many new features.

The new March behind HiTech electrically controlled of the a-series is closely related to the traditional turning back of Valtra. Your back smooth and accurate facilitates the tasks of the charger striker in particular, but also help in the work in the poultry and the headwaters of the fields. The emergency brake integrated in the reversing lever, hydraulic offers ease of use that has not ever existed before in this type of size of tractor.

The series will also include a two-speed tdf controlled by a hydraulic multi-disc clutch. PTO is gently controlled by an oscillating switch and hydraulics provides a smooth drive. The buttons of control in the rear fenders are also available optionally.

The power for the a-series produces the 3.3 litre engine Agco Sisu Power, which provides common pressure injection. Visko fan and the injection of common pressure reduce noise and fuel consumption. In addition, with the electric motor control, cruise control is available optionally. There will also be more electronic components for the lifting device and transmission control. On the other hand, the noise in the cabin has reduced and has been a considerable transformation of the same.

More improvements announced recently. The largest of the Valtra T series models will undergo a transformation due to emission regulations. However, the new technology has been the starting point for the development of new models. In addition to the SCR technology of fuel economy, the new models offer a wide range of other innovations that help and improve the work.

The core of the Direct T183 and T203 models and models T183 and T213 is 7.4 liters engine SCR Agco Sisu Power. Consumes approximately between 5 and 10 per cent less fuel than the equivalent engine without the SCR technique. In addition, the SCR equipment reduces the need for engine cooling and keeps the oil cleaner.

There are slightly more power and no doubt more couple in new engines torque and nominal revolutions have fallen at 2,100 rpm. It has also increased the power Sigma Power and Transport. The T213 alternate model, with 15 HP more than the previous models was also added to the first line.

The what's new in the T3 series tractors are not confined to the technique of the engine: the support of the arm includes a screen with different settings for use during the day and night; the joystick of the support of the arm can be used for front hydraulics, hydraulic rear or both and the automatism to headers and the cruise control settings can be modified now accurately and even when they are unemployed.

The new T series is available with factory installed autopilot or 150 system, an integrated autopilot based on the radiodetermination satellite, which is capable of controlling the tractor with an accuracy of some centimeters.

S series engine technology will also register a transformation the next year, taking the second generation of SCR technology. The new technique increases the additive AdBlue injection in the exhaust gas, which makes possible a more effective cleaning of the exhaust in the catalytic converter.

As for the models alternate and Direct of the N series, count with a cabin or side vision, specially designed for the maintenance of roads, such as the mowing of verges.

The tractor of the future?

The 60th anniversary of Valtra visualizes the future presenting the prototype ANTS. ANTS is a play on words, since the letters A, N, T and S are real models Valtra series, but in English it is also the plural of "ant" (Ant in Spanish). The Ant is a social insect and is strong relative to its size, that is why the characteristics of a diligent Ant can distinguish the prototype ANTS. It is a modular solution composed of two basic modules: the soldier, with a capacity of approximately 100 kW and the worker, with a power of 200 kW. The two can act together to work individually. For the tasks of supervision, there is a cabin that can be adapted to the two modules. If you need to perform heavy work requiring the involvement of the operator, can be interbloquear modules, i.e., the rear wheels can strengthen, the front wheels of the other module can lead to the height of these and is interbloquean modules. Then contact the frame, with a capacity of 400 kW. The cabin is a capsule which can be set to two basic modules. You can turn and it may be placed on the front or rear end of the Basic module, or on top of it.

These are just some of the features of this tractor of the future. Science fiction? Probably, but very interesting exercise.