The new generation concept for hitching front implements from driver´s seat, Valtra LH AutoLink

08.11.2009

 Valtra LH AutoLink and EcoPTO provide a fully mechanised solution for three-point mounting of front implements, including coupling of PTO shaft, hydraulics and electronics. The system also includes a power shift PTO transmission with three rotation speeds, optional change of rotating direction, overload protection and automatic free wheel clutch operation. All these operations are controlled from the operator’s seat.

Hitching of implements, all related hydraulic and electric/electronic connectors without leaving the driver’s seat has been on the agenda of the industry for years, in fact decades. The tractor already has many sensors and control systems and anyway, the tractor is the source of all mechanical, hydraulic and electric energy for the implements. The coupling of three-point linkage, hydraulic/electric connectors plus PTO shaft has been solved in a holistic way with Valtra LH AutoLink; the implement connection can be made from the driver’s seat safely and effectively.

The intelligent EcoPTO offers more PTO speeds for front implements. The nominal PTO speed of 1000 rpm can be reached at a choice of engine speeds (1300, 1600 & 2000 rpm), giving better matching for a wider range of implements, not forgetting the remarkable fuel savings. The system can be further enhanced with an optional PTO shuttle to change the rotating direction.

The integrated and pre-set automatic overload protection and free wheel clutch operations provide easy and automatic on line control of the driveline and implement running. Integrating all these operations to the transmission system makes a revolution in PTO drive shafts, providing impressive savings through rationalising the range of implement specific PTO drive shafts to just one shaft per tractor.

Valtra LH AutoLink is the first really complete and fully mechanised concept for front linkage coupling, where the driver can use a remote control unit to mount and disconnect the complete implement assembly, together with its PTO drive shaft, auxiliary hydraulics and even the electronic couplings. All achieved from the driver’s seat and without touching any of the mounting parts. Valtra LH AutoLink and EcoPTO systems are modular in such a way that it is possible to use the EcoPTO alone without AutoLink and AutoLink without EcoPTO. Valtra LH AutoLink concept will be further developed in Valtra N Series tractors.

 

Valtra Inc.

Valtra Inc. develops, manufactures, markets and services Valtra tractors. Valtra is the leading tractor manufacturer in the Nordic countries and the second most popular brand in Latin America. Total production in Finland and Brazil amounted to 25,000 tractors in 2008. Valtra is a worldwide brand of AGCO.

ABOUT AGCO
AGCO, Your Agriculture Company, (NYSE: AG) was founded in 1990 and offers a full product line of tractors, combines, hay tools, sprayers, forage, tillage equipment, implements, and related replacement parts. AGCO agricultural products are sold under the core brands of Challenger®, Fendt®, Massey Ferguson® and Valtra®, and are distributed globally through more than 3,000 independent dealers and distributors, in more than 140 countries worldwide. AGCO provides retail financing through AGCO Finance. AGCO is headquartered in Duluth, Georgia, USA. In 2008, AGCO had net sales of $8.4 billion.

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