LANDINI: Series 7 and Series 8
In New Zealand Landini is best known for its orchard, vineyard, and other specialist tractors. New New Zealand distributor, Norwood, will expand this offering to include utility tractors and will also promote the larger Series 7 and Series 8 machines.
Landini Series 7 tractors are available with either a Tier III or Stage V engine. The Tier III version delivers 225 hp and has a ZF CVT transmission. A number of Series 7 models are available with Stage V engines.
Stage V models have an FPT engine that delivers excellent traction and fuel efficiency. They include three models with a Robo-Six powershift transmission (180 hp, 200 hp, and 215 hp) and a 225 model with a ZF V-Shift CVT transmission.
The V-Shift CVT has four mechanical ranges and Landini says it delivers gear changes from 0 to 50 kph that are as smooth as the leading CVT transmissions in the market.
A power reverse shuttle on the V-Shift lets the driver shift from forward to reverse using a control lever near the steering wheel, so there is no need to use the clutch pedal.
The Robo-Six transmission offers 30 forward and 15 reverse speeds. With the creeper option it offers 54 forward speeds and 27 in reverse.
All Series 7 Landini models have a front axle with independent wheels suspension that delivers very efficient road travel. They have contemporary dynamic look and a quiet, spacious four-post cab with intuitive controls for maximum comfort and efficiency.
The hydraulic system supplies up to 160 litres/min to the hitch and remote valves, and it always delivers exactly the quantity of oil that the system requires.
The Landini Series 8 V-Shift model now available in New Zealand is the 8-310. Its maximum power output is 305 hp and it delivers maximum torque at 1400 rpm.
It has a Tier II FPT engine that is mounted on a cast iron chassis, which forms the main structure of the tractor. Because the engine does not have an exhaust gas recirculation unit, it can deliver very high torque at low engines speeds.
The Landini 8-310 has an external 90-litre tank for hydraulic oil, which keeps it separate from the transmission oil, so there is no danger of cross contamination.
Its hydraulic system delivers 212 litres/min to the hitch and remote valves and 115 litre/minute to the electronic steering system. A powerful rear three-point linkage provides the capacity to lift 12,000 kg and it can be specified with a front hitch (5,000 kg) and PTO.
Another option is an automatic centralised greasing system and Landini is set to release a centralised tyre inflation system that works off a water-cooled air compressor.
All Series 7 and 8 models can be specified GPS ready with ISOBUS and they have the capacity to work with My Landini precision farming tools.
Talk to your local dealership about seeing one of these tractors for yourself.