2002 Tractor News

Looking for an economical work and loader tractor versatile enough for barnyard or commercial site applications? John Deere introduces the new 5103, 5203, and 5303 tractors (44-, 53-, and 64- engine horsepower respectively) that are built tough, but priced with value in mind.

A new six-cylinder engine with electronic fuel management providing an excellent blend of performance and economy is at the heart of two additions to the McCormick MC range of tractors. The Power6 models provide a high power-to-weight ratio in a relatively compact package, making them suitable for a wide range of applications on livestock and arable farms.

Mahindra USA, Inc. announces three new models, one in the Mahindra 00 series, the 5500 4WD, and two new compact models, the C27 and C35.

The answer for those seeking multi-purpose power and manoeuvrability Keen to develop tractors in line with their requirements, Valtra always works closely with farming and other customers. The new A series is the result of this liaison, and incorporates a number of features designed to increase production and decrease fatigue.

Versatility, Efficiency, Economy The T Series, entering serial production in the autumn of 2002, is a splendid combination of cutting-edge technology, valuable customer benefits and safe, versatile Valtra technology. The T Series features seven extremely versatile six-cylinder machines of between 120 and 209 horsepower.

Partek's tractor business, Valtra, will expand its assembly plant in Suolahti, Finland during 2002 and 2003. The expansion is motivated by the continuously growing international demand for Valtra tractors. The size and the versatility of the tractors is increasing and this also influenced the investment decision.

Looking for a versatile, economical tractor that delivers excellent performance and provides comfort and efficiency for the operator? John Deere's new 6015 Series Tractors may be the ideal solution for your operation.

New technology, more productivity, and greater value to the customer are the hallmarks of the new 7020 tractors introduced by John Deere. The new 7020 Tractor Series features four models, the 7220 to 7520, with range from 95 to 125 PTO horsepower.

There are times when operating in the field, that it is almost impossible to find just the right gear to optimize the productivity of a tractor. Different field conditions dictate shifting up or down, and still the optimal gear is difficult to find. No matter how many gears are available, the operator could still use another gear to fine tune field speed and performance.

The Massey Ferguson 8280 plowed through the world plowing record by plowing under 620.899 acres (251.376 ha) of French fields in only 24 hours. At 23.056 acres per hour, the 387 hp MF 8280 outdid the previous record holder, a 425hp Case IH Quadrac by nearly 4 acres per hour. The 8280 with its 17 bottoms plowed at 27.35 cm depth (about 10.5 inches) compared to 27 cm depth of the previous winner.