Working with XLander. A whole new level

If you think that working with an XLander is similar to working with any other cultivator, you are completely mistaken. As we say, the XLander is no ordinary cultivator, and it isn’t, primarily because of the way it’s built (central chassis, hydraulic systems, offset arms, etc.) And secondly, because after many hours of work, we couldn’t find a single thing to improve… it’s a brilliant implement. We cannot say that it is a perfect aperitif, because nothing in life is perfect, but we can say that Ovlac has a top-quality product with manufacturing standards (design, sturdiness, effectiveness, durability, maintenance, etc.) of the very highest calibre.

Having said that, which is essentially our personal assessment after a year of working with it, we’d like to introduce the Ovlac XLander range of cultivators:

• The XLander range is manufactured with 2 or 3 rows of staggered arms for a “V” flow that allows the circulation of abundant trash.
• In two rows, we have models ranging from 9 arms to 27 arms, that is to say, from a working width of 2.45 metres to 7.35 metres.
• In 3 rows, we have between 13 and 31 arms, that is to say, a working width of between 3 metres and 7.15 metres.
• A 100% maintenance-free elastomer-based safety system,
• No play or wear
• Reach of over 30 cm
• Totally silent during operation
• High-yield-strength (HYS) steels are used at all critical points. Furthermore, all the main components (frame, headstock, clamps) are robot-welded.
• Transport width of up to 3 metres.
• 74 cm under-frame clearance.
• Row spacing 86 cm (2 rows) and 63 cm (3 rows).
• Tine spacing 27 cm (2 rows) and 23 cm (3 rows).
• hydraulic lock as standard for safe road transport.
• Various wheel configurations for precise control of working depth.
• Wide range of accessories
• Rollers: notched-plate, bar and V-Ring, with diameters ranging from 400 mm to 540 mm
• Tine harrows with 1, 2 or 3 rows of 10 mm and 16 mm tines
• Knife coulters
• Levelling boards

The XLander range is rounded off by the towed XLander-GC models, which have a working width of up to 10 metres... But that’s another story, which we’ll tell you about some other time. In the meantime, we’re carrying on working and enjoying our XLander-2-21-P.

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Fendt 600 Vario Series. High-power tractors with 4-cylinder engines

Let's start by putting the evolution of 4-cylinder tractors into context, so we can clearly see the leap Fendt has made with its new 600 Series. A few years ago, 4-cylinder tractors were primarily focused on the mid-power range (around 100 hp). These tractors were mainly used for support tasks such as spraying, fertilization, and seeding with small drills—tasks that require less pulling power but benefit from high maneuverability and low fuel consumption.

However, things changed when 4-cylinder tractors began reaching up to 180 hp, such as the Fendt 516. These tractors were no longer just for lighter tasks; they were versatile enough to handle heavy-duty work like pulling large cultivators, fast disc harrows, or ploughs.

With the new 600 Vario series, Fendt goes one step further offering a tractor with a 4-cylinder engine, but clearly positioned in the high-horsepower segment with up to 224 hp in the Fendt 620 model. So, based on this vision, I was eager to get to know this new 600 series and it didn't disappoint. We will now tell you about our working day and explain the main features of this new series.

Over the Christmas holidays, we had the opportunity to visit Luquero Pinilla Farm in Chatún (Segovia), where they had just received a Fendt 620 Profi+ Vario. One pleasant surprise on our arrival was that they already owned five other Fendt tractors (including a Fendt 728 Gen7), so they were very familiar with the brand (you can see more in our videos). In this farm they are very dedicated to fruit and vegetable crops such as potatoes, carrots, onions, leeks,... and some cereals. A very horticultural area that is always very interesting to visit.

The main features that we highlight of the new Fendt 600 series are:

• New AGCO Power CORE50 4-cylinder 5-litre engines.
• Fendt iD low-rev concept and Dynamic Performance system for extra power.
• Four models ranging from 164hp to 224hp.
• VarioDrive transmission.
• Reaches 40 km/h at 1,100 rpm and 50 km/h at 1,300 rpm.
• 2.72m wheelbase.
• Unladen weight of 7.7 tonnes and maximum permissible weight (at 50km/h) of 13.5 tonnes.
• Hydraulic pump up to 205 l/min.
• Up to 65 litres of removable oil.
• Fendt ONE cab and operator's cab Fendt ONE.

In the final part of our day in Chatún (Segovia), we went to the field where we could see and test the tractor at work. Victor, one of the three brothers on the farm, pointed out several things he saw in the tractor, such as:

• Fuel Efficiency: The engine’s fuel consumption is impressively moderate and compares favorably to 6-cylinder engines.
• VarioDrive Transmission: The tractor experienced minimal slip, showing just 2%, while other tractors with different transmissions were closer to 10%.
• Turning Radius: The turning radius is very small (around 10 m), making it ideal for horticultural work where space is often limited.
• Fendt ONE Cab: The Fendt ONE cab remains one of the best in the market in terms of comfort and ergonomics.
• Versatility: The tractor is highly versatile for horticultural tasks that require high hydraulic flow and excellent maneuverability.

In short, a new Fendt 600 series that replaces the prestigious Fendt 700 Gen6 series and that we are sure to see many tractors in our Spanish fields. We were really impressed by it!

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