New Holland has showcased its new-generation T4.120 F specialty tractor to customers at a special event in New Zealand last week.
The customer event was hosted by New Holland dealer Agricentre South in Cromwell, giving customers an opportunity for their first close-up look at the tractor, launched to the local market late last year and taking out the Best of Specialised title at the international Tractor of the Year 2023 Awards.
The tractor is the flagship of New Holland’s top-of-the-range premium specialty tractor offering, delivering a powerful performance up to 88kW / 118 hp, and capable of meeting the multi-faceted hydraulic and engine power requirements for Power Take-Off (PTO) applications and multiple implement functions.
The specialised tractor is designed for viticulture and horticulture applications, with the Agricentre South event welcoming dozens of customers from vineyards across the region.
Richard Clapperton, Agricentre Group Sales Manager, said there’d been strong interest from local vineyard business owners, managers and operators, who were impressed by what they had seen.
“It’s a great addition to the range. Customers have been waiting to see an upgraded model in this range, and in that time the technology has moved ahead, we’re seeing some great updates in this new model,” Richard said.
He said those who attended the customer day were particularly impressed with the improved operator comfort, ergonomics and visibility in the T4.120 F, appreciated the introduction of a flat deck and features from the cabs of New Holland’s higher horsepower ranges, including the tractor functions now all being incorporated into the armrest.
“It’s easier to get in and out of and with the new armrest design, it’s a lot more user-friendly,” Richard said.
He said the upgraded technology features had also attracted a lot of interest. These include:
- A new VIS multi-functional display positioned above the dashboard, providing live information on the tractor and making it easy to set functions intuitively thanks to an encoder fitted on the right-hand side trim;
- The redesign of the cab’s Human Machine Interface, incorporating the most advanced New Holland features and ready to integrate the latest PLM systems and agriculture 4.0 technologies;
- An optional suspended front axle to not only ensure a smooth ride but also retaining SuperSteer™ as standard with an effective steering angle of 76°, meaning the tractor can turn in a radius as low as 3.5m for achieving excellent tight turns;
- A cab height is as low as 1920mm and the width at the top of the cab to 870mm, enabling the tractor to pass under the lowest branches in narrow groves without interfering with the valuable crop;
- The optional Blue Cab™ 4 system offers category 4 protection levels with enhanced filtration against dust, aerosols, and vapour;
- The inclusion of Stage V emission standards, fuel tank capacity of up to 104 litres, and extended service intervals, making it more economical and productive;
- Engine Speed Management (ESM) to precisely fuel the engine to meet prevailing loads and maintain a constant speed. This is ideal for duties that include spraying; and
- The ability to program ESM to ‘remember’ two engine speeds, allowing the operator to select separate speeds for work and turns at the end of a row. ESM can be easily varied by the operator in work, without complex settings.
Karl Harvey, New Holland NZ Product Specialist for Tractors, said the “legendary manoeuvrability” of New Holland’s T4 F/N/V specialist range was further enhanced in the T4.120 F by the new hood, which has been entirely redesigned to provide the lowest hood height in the segment.
“The engine layout has been entirely redesigned so that the new hood comfortably houses the complete after-treatment system. The low height and compact size of the hood improves visibility and safety, as well as reducing potential damage to branches when working under the likes of a fruit tree canopy, where a compact profile is critical.
“It’s the perfect tractor for contractors and small to medium-sized orchards and vineyards with high-value crops who look for high performance, comfort and reliability in the best tractor sized for specialty applications,” Karl said.
In addition to the new T4 120F model, the traditional T4 F/N/V and LP CAB and ROPS versions continue to be sold across New Zealand in a wide range of horsepower (from 74-107hp) and widths (min. 1061mm) to suit all applications and terrain. A suspended cab option is available, which can reduce vibration by up to 60 percent on road and 15 percent in the field
For more information, contact your local New Holland dealer.