Fendt is to launch the world’s most powerful tractor with a stepless, or CVT, transmission with the 1100 Vario MT Gen 2 series, four models offer power outputs from 521hp to 680hp
The range features an entirely new cab, which includes the familiar FendtONE workstation, a new lighting system and a selection of customisable configurations for the terminals and 3L joystick.
“The new 1100 MT has incorporated the best features of the wheeled tractor range alongside class-leading economy and power to help save farmers time and money. The MAN D38 and MAN D42 power plants have updated engine control units, a new Tractor Management System and a hydraulic fan system that runs independently of the engine,” says Fendt marketing manager Ed Dennett.
The cab configuration includes an armrest with multi-function joystick and freely assignable buttons, a 12in armrest terminal, 3L joystick and a digital dashboard.
Isobus implement control comes as standard, and there are new agronomy functions, including doc task management and telemetry functions. A further option is the Fendt Guide guidance system and a headland management system.
MT machines run on a 3m-long twin track that uses 10m of tracks, which Fendt claims makes the system more durable than triangular setups. The six-axle track design distributes the nearly 20t weight of the MT, and new Michelin tracks range in widths from 0.45m to 0.7m keep the overall width of the tractor to 3m.
“A two-track design with fewer moving parts provides reduced operating costs, and the longer track enables the maximum permissible weight of the MT to increase by 7t to almost 27t, with a rear lift capacity of 9t,” says Ed.
Fendt says the MT promises to be more operator friendly, with dust extraction and passive filter cleaning, easy access oil control and the option of a compressed air connection for cleaning.
