New Holland Introduces Big 4-WD's

New Holland Introduces Big 4-WD's TRACTORS New Tractors 25-5-6 New Holland continues to charge ahead in its quest to overtake its big green nemesis in the North American large tractor market with the introduction of four new high horsepower 4-WD tractors. Editors and broadcasters from across North America were invited in mid-August to see and drive New Holland's new TJ series tractors on an 82,000-acre family farm in central Colorado. The four TJ series tractors, which replace New Holland's former 84 series, range from 275 to 440 hp in size. The overall look and feel of the new line is stylish, from the high visibility provided by the sleek, low front hood to the modern cab and operator's station and open and easy-to-reach rear hitch and hydraulic outlets. The tractors also have more power, better fuel economy and are designed to be easy to service. The TJ275 and TJ325 sport CDC turbocharged fuel-efficient engines, while the larger TJ375 and TJ440 feature a 15 L (915 cu. in.) Cummins. These tractors set 10 records for power and efficiency during tests at the Nebraska Tractor Test Lab, including highest drawbar pull and three-point hitch capacity, highest maximum pto power, highest torque rise, and drawbar and pto fuel economy. The three smaller tractors in the TJ series come with a standard 24-speed fully synchronized manual transmission. Standard on the TJ440, and optional on the others, is a 16-speed full powershift transmission, which can shift up - or down - either one or two gears at a time at the touch of a button. The smaller TJs can each handle up to 14,500 lbs. on the 3-point, while the two larger ones can lift a whopping 19,650 lbs., the highest 3-point capacity on the market. Big tractors need big hydraulics. For the first time, New Holland is offering its two-pump MegaFlow hydraulics system as an option on the big 4-wheel drives, allowing them to meet the demands of up to 90 gal. of flow per minute. With this system, you'll never run out of fluid for orbital motors on air seeders or other power-hungry applications when you turn the steering wheel. The standard hydraulics package can maintain a 40 gal. per minute flow. If your needs are more than that but you don't expect to need the capacity of the MegaFlow system, you can order the 55 gal. per minute Hi-Flo option. For daily maintenance and service, the spring-loaded front grille opens easily, and then, one pull on the release handle behind the grille lets a gas cylinder push the entire hood up and out of the way for easy access to the engine and radiator. All daily service points are accessible from the ground. And sight gauges for fuel, hydraulic fluid and transmission fluid can all be read from one spot near the articulation point of the tractor. TJ Series tractors equipped with synchronized transmission and duals front and back sell for right at $120,000 for the TJ275 up to $190,000 or so for the TJ440. Options and other add-ons can boost the price, though. Allen Rider, vice president of New Holland's North American Ag Business group, used just one word in his description of the TJ series. "Milestone," he says. "These tractors are the right product at the right time. New Holland is fully prepared to provide the support to all its dealers and customers to make us a major player in the big tractor market. He says sales of all New Holland tractors, including the big four-wheel drives, exceeded expectations in the first half of 2001 and adds "We will grow even stronger during the second half." With Deere also reporting increased sales volumes and recent comments from company officials about taking an even bigger share of the North American market, Rider's comments are akin to hockey players dropping their gloves. "There is no question that the competition will be extreme," Rider says. For more information, call toll-free 888 290-7377 or go to the company website: www.newholland.com/na).

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