Massey Ferguson’s eagerly awaited high output ‘Hybrid’ combine will be assembled in its Randers, Denmark factory. As well as gearing up for this new model in the future, the Danish facility is also preparing for a 20% increase in production of its CEREA machines.
“CEREA sales have been high, with the MF 7278 selling out before the season started in Europe,” explains Adam Sherriff, General Product Marketing Manager - Harvesting. “The combination of conventional threshing with a Rotary Separator and the Powerflow table has proved a real winner. Straw quality is still important for many customers and the CEREA is renowned for being gentle on both grain and straw.”
Massey Ferguson is introducing improvements for the new season, which include:
* SisuDiesel Tier 3 engines for all combines. This also offers a 30hp power ‘boost’ for CEREA models and the MF 7270 Beta
* Up to 15% higher output from standard Constant Flow on all CEREA models
* Powerflow header option on Beta combines
* Active beater concave on Beta machines
* Agritronic plus monitor standard on Activa models.
More power for eight straw-walker CEREAs
MF CEREA combines are now equipped with the latest generation Sisu Diesel engine, which also offers a 30hp power boost for unloading, providing 413hp on the MF 7278 and 370hp on the MF 7274. This extra power maintains optimum performance at maximum load when emptying a full grain tank, while also chopping with the eight-row Minimum Till chopper (that is fitted with serrated blades as standard).
Further increases in output, of up to 15%, come from Constant Flow, which is now standard on all CEREA combines. This unique system, set up simply on the Datavision screen, senses the load on the drum and adjusts the combine’s forward speed accordingly. This ensures the machine always works at full capacity, allowing operators to concentrate on getting the best from the machine.
Both combines are fitted with the MF Powerflow table as standard. All operators will know that even, ‘heads first’ crop flow plays a key role in combine performance. The table is now pre-wired to power side-knives on all new machines.
Tried and tested and with 30 years experience in the field, the Powerflow table will lift outputs by up to 73% in rape. It does this simply and effectively by using belts to power the crop across the massive 1.14m distance between the knife and auger. It can also lift output by 15% in wheat and 12% in barley, without any need to make any alterations or adjustments when switching between crops.
Powerflow option on all Beta models
The Powerflow is also available as an option (in widths up to 6.6m [22ft]) for Massey Ferguson’s Beta range of five and six-walker machines.
Beta combines also now benefit from new Sisu Diesel Tier 3 engines, with the largest MF 7270 Beta model also coming with the 30hp boost for unloading. Engine powers are now 300hp, plus 30hp power boost for the MF 7270 and 275hp for the MF 7260
On all Beta machines fuel tank capacity has been increased, from 450 litres to 650 litres which, combined with the already economic operation, should see the combines into a second day of harvesting. Operators will now also appreciate the lower cab noise levels plus a standard cool box.
The Active Beater concave, which is featured on the Activa combines, is now fitted to the Beta machines. The system is said to increase output up to 10% in certain conditions.
Extra comfort and convenience with Activa combines
All Activa combines are also equipped with new Tier 3 engines, and are rated at 225hp for the five-walker MF 7244 and 245hp for MF 7245 five-walker and the six-walker MF 7246.
Other improvements to the MF Activa combines see cab changes that provide extra room between the new, restyled steering column and the seat for higher comfort. There are also changes to the controls with the reel fore and aft now included on the main multi-function lever.
All Activa combines are now equipped with the same Agritronic plus monitor system as used on the Betas. This displays shaft speed warning lights in one position along with the grain loss monitor and Terra control. The cab is now also pre-wired for the optional cool box.
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