25 November 2014

​A new tool for sowing tasks

Today, we won’t speak about tractors, combines, farm fairs,... we are going to show a new tool which is saving a lot of time in our sowing tasks and that is a homemade tool manufactured by ourselves using two old wood palots. We are going to show the manufacturing process.

The inspiration reached while we were seeing a video in Landwird.com YouTube channel (we recommend you this fantastic channel) where they speak about Pöttinger Vitasem 302 seed drill. The most important idea found in this video was the way to fill the hopper of the seed drill... immediately, we thought that we needed a similar tool. At the ​following weekend, we spoke with our friend Julián Martínez (he is really a handyman) and we began to work over that design. Our purpose was to make it in an easy and affordable way... we think we got it. 

We have a lot of seed in bulk bags so we had a problem to fill the hopper of our Solá seed drill because we can't fill it with our front loader. The process was to download out bulk bags on the floor and after that upload our trailer with the front loader... we don't have a big warehouse where we can work awkwardly so these jobs are a problem for us. Nowadays, this work is carried out directly, easy and really very quickly. We hope you like it!!


Versión en español.




18 November 2014

The new Valtra T-Series tractors

The new Valtra T-Series tractors have been delivered! Valtra held some field days last week in Hünersdorff (Germany) to launch the 4th generation of their successful T-Series...We couldn't attend that event but some friends (Timo, Alberto and Sara) sent us a few pictures about it.

The new T4-Series uses AGCO Sisu Power engines of 6-cyl Tier 4 Final / Stage 4 engine regulations and SCR only (6.6 or 7.4 litre engine) and they are available in four different versions: Active, Versu, Direct and HiTech, although this last version will be available in November of 2015. All different models are T144, T154, T174e, T194, T214 and T234 which can generate a maximum power between 170HP/680Nm and 250HP/1000Nm. The Active and Versu versions have a gearbox of 5 steps Powershift, 4 work areas (A,B,C and D) and creeper (10 gears more). The Direct version uses a CVT gearbox. Both gearboxes are designed and manufacturated by Valtra.

The basic hydraulic pump has a capacity of 115 l/min with mechanical hydraulic controls in the Active version. In the Versu and Direct version, the hydraulic pump capacity can get 160 l/min with electronic hydraulic controls. All models use Load Sensing hydraulic system. The front wheels are now much nearer the front end as opposed other older T models. Wheel base (2,995 mm) is much longer than before as well. The advantage of having wheels nearer front end and also having a narrower front frame is that the turning wheel is tighter than before (also with wide front tyres). This new T-Series was tested by customers in their daily work during 2013 and 2014 mostly in Finland and France.

Valtra is a Finnish manufacturer which has its headquarter in Suolahti where all its tractor are manufactured (A, N, T and S Series). Valtra hoods and cabins are manufactured in MSK Cabins in Ylihärmä that is about 200km from Valtra factory. The parts are loaded to the truck in the same order as tractors are in the production line in Valtra factory and transported to the factory 3…4 hours before they are installed into the tractor. Similarly engines (manufactured in town Nokia) and some other parts are transported directly to the production line. Transmission is made in Valtra factory except A series. It’s transmission is nowadays manufactured in Hattat/Hema in Turkey.

Finally, the new T4-Series can be configured with 30 different options... they are below:
  1. TwinTrac / Rear driving controls for reverse driving
  2. AutoComfort / Luxury pneumatic cab suspension
  3. AIRES+ / Pneumatic front axle suspension
  4. Premium audio system / HIfi stereo with subwoofer
  5. Premium working light options / Excellent visibility for night work
  6. Sigma Power / Gives an extra 15 hp for PTO work
  7. Roof window / Best visibility for front loader work
  8. Safety cameras / Give unimpeded view behind the tractor or implement
  9. Refrigerator / To keep your refreshments cool
  10. U-Pilot / Headland management in Versu and Direct
  11. Valtra Evolution seat / Luxury seat with air conditioning and air suspension
  12. Passenger seat / Plenty of room in the cab for a co-driver
  13. Front loader / The best visibility and hydraulics for loader use
  14. Tyre options / A wide range for any type of work
  15. Toolbox / Keep tools safe in a lockable service compartment
  16. Mechanical cab suspension / For smooth driving
  17. Customer name / Advertise yourself or your business
  18. 7 standard colours
  19. Front PTO
  20. Front Lift / 5.1 tonne lift capacity for heavy duty applications
  21. 270º sweep wiper / For good visibility 365 days a year
  22. 50 km/h / Up to 53 km/h at reduced engine rpm
  23. Weights / Front, rear, rim and ballast
  24. Valve packs (2-5) / To meet all implement needs
  25. Power Beyond / Max capacity up to 150 litres/min
  26. Hydraulic capacity / of 115/160 litres/min
  27. Trailer hitch options / Pick-up hitches and towing frames
  28. QuickSteer / Adjustable steering speed makes turning easy
  29. Electric power supplies / available for all needs
  30. Front service valves / Flexible use for front implements

You can see a video about this new T-Series from here.



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