Engine/transmission
|
Ford XLD 418TCI,
4cyl, 1753cc, turbo-charged diesel. 90hp, 184Nm torque.
Ford MTX75, 5 speed syncromesh gearbox fitted with Quaife torque
biassing centre differential driving both axles. |
Axles |
Heavy duty,
industrial axles with 4 pin, hypoid differentials. ratio 6.16:1. |
Suspension |
Extra H.D leaf
springs with coil assisters on rear axle and heavy duty shock
absorbers on front |
Steering |
Hydrostatic power
steering with optional electronic four wheel steer.
Fully adjustable steering column |
Turning
circle |
10m (33ft) centres
on LP tyres and on row crops with 68in track and above. 13m on row
crops with 60in track. |
Brakes |
Servo-assisted,
twin line hydraulic system with discs all round. |
Parking brake |
Cable operated,
disc type transmission brake mounted on rear axle. |
Cab |
New isolated quiet
cab with carbon filtration / pressurisation and air conditioning as
standard. Suspension seat with arm rests and lumbar support. |
Instrumentation |
Frazier electronic
speed/area meter/function monitor (ICM) combined with RDS automatic
sprayer controller |
Power take off |
Hydraulic, 6hp
with manual speed control and tachometer in cab. Higher powered
systems optional. |
Hydraulics |
One single acting
spool valve and 3 double acting spools fitted as standard, One
further spool may be fitted as an option. |
Carrying capacity |
2.25 (including
weight of sprayer/spreader, optional equipment and load). |
Track widths |
Std axle: - LP
tyres 66in to 72in (pre-set). Row crops 60in to 72in (adjustable).
Special LP wheels available for 60" track.
Wide axle:- LP
tyres 72" to 78" (pre-set). Row crops 64"-78" |
Ground
clearance |
24 inches under
axle tubes (with 7.2x40 row crop wheels) |
Low pressure tyres |
Goodyear 38x20x16
with tractor pattern grips. |
Row crop wheels |
7.2, 8.3
or 9.5 x 36, or 7.2x40. Other sizes of
intermediate wheel on request. |
Weight (approx) |
Unladen 3.0 tonnes
(with average spec 24m, alloy boom sprayer). Approx 4.8 tonnes fully laden |