Massey ferguson TECHNOLOGY specifications
MFTECHNOLOGY
Innovations that put you in complete control
VISION INNOVATION LEADERSHIP QUALITY RELIABILITY SUPPORT PRIDE COMMITMENT
Powerful tools to boost
performance and
profi tability
Massey Ferguson is recognised around
the world as having unrivalled experience
in agricultural technology. As the fi rst
company to offer electronic control on
tractors, Massey Ferguson continues to
commit substantial resources to research
and development and now offers a whole
range of highly innovative technical
features, systems and aids aimed solely
at making your business more effi cient.
Collecting, monitoring and
interpreting information is a
key element of any successful
enterprise today and farming is no
exception. It enables closer control
of costs, better use of time and
more accurate measurement
of performance.
But don’t assume that you need
to be an expert in electronics to
benefi t from Massey Ferguson
Technology – it may be extremely
clever and highly advanced, but it’s
very simple to set up and operate.
This brochure aims to
provide potential users of
Massey Ferguson Technology
with an overview of what it’s
capable of achieving, what the
many benefi ts are and how your
farming practices can be enhanced
in practical, day-to-day terms.
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AGCO Advanced
Technology Solutions (ATS)
ATS provides design and
development resources for the evermore advanced technologies used
in Massey Ferguson machines.
To aid the understanding of how
these systems can be applied to
your farming needs, the various
technologies are now grouped into
three specialist categories:-
Machine Control
Includes systems such as
the Transmission Controller,
Integrated Tractor Control System
(ITCS), Datatronic III and
Auto-Guide
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Machine Management
Includes functions relating
to fl eet/asset tracking, with
GTA100 Communicator and GTA200
Record-Keeping providing the basis
for this in the farm offi ce.
Precision Farming
Includes the Fieldstar yield
monitor and mapping,
GTA300 Mapping and GTA400
Precision Farming.
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Contents
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Effortless tractor control Page 6
Massey Ferguson’s innovative transmission controller system automates
the transmission, PTO and four-wheel drive systems.
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Datatronic III and Console I Page 8
The Datatronic III system, operating through the Console I terminal, is
simply the best, most comprehensive tractor monitoring and control
system in the industry.
Complete implement compatibility with ISOBUS Page 12
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The Console I terminal complies with the latest international standards,
allowing it to operate a range of different implements.
Auto-Guide Page 14
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Auto-Guide automatic steering is proven to boost productivity, cut
costs and save fuel by improving accuracy and preventing underlaps
and overlaps.
Select a harvesting system to suit you Page 16
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Massey Ferguson puts you in complete control of harvesting operations
with a wide choice of technology to suit your individual needs.
Simplifi ed, effi cient record keeping Page 18
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Datatronic III records important information about fi eld operations, easily
transferred into the unique GTA100 Communicator and GTA200 Record
Keeping software programmes.
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Mapping the way to precision farming Page 20
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Move up to Mapping. With the addition of a GPS system to provide
positioning, the cost-effective GTA300 Mapping program makes maps
of yields or applications using information gathered during work.
You choose the technology you need Page 26
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All Massey Ferguson equipment comes with a host of integrated
automation aimed to boost effi ciency. But you can choose added
sophistication to whatever level you require to match your work,
conditions and business.
Technology
for every
application
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Massey Ferguson technology
can provide a solution for
every application on your
farm. Helping to cut costs,
improve effi ciency and
boost productivity.
01 Cultivation & Seeding
02 Spraying & Spreading
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03 Harvesting
04 Transport
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Effortless tractor control
Massey Ferguson’s innovative transmission controller works
effi ciently in the background, monitoring and automating routine
operations, relieving operators of repetitive tasks and protecting
your investment.
Without any operator input,
the transmission controller
automatically controls
and operates:
• Four-wheel drive operation
• Differential lock operation
• Four-wheel braking
• Transmission speed matching
• Smooth gear shifting
and shuttling
• PTO activation
The transmission controller is
supplied as standard equipment
on all MF 5400, MF 6400, MF 7400
and MF 8600 Series tractors.
Intelligent control
The transmission controller
improves safety, reduces wear
and prevents damage by
monitoring the four-wheel
drive engagement. At speeds
of more than 14 km/h, drive is
disengaged and re-engaged
automatically when the speed falls
below this limit, saving tyre wear
and protecting the transmission.
When the brakes are applied,
four-wheel drive is engaged
automatically and turns off when
the brake pedal is released. It is
also engaged automatically if the
differential lock is activated.
Smart PTO operation
Smooth PTO starting is assured by
the transmission controller, which
monitors and controls engagement
depending on load, protecting the
tractor and implement. The PTO
can be automatically switched off
when the linkage is raised and is
engaged again when the linkage
is lowered*.
Transmission management
The transmission controller
diligently monitors all transmission
functions, smoothly engaging
gears and preventing damage
by, for example, blocking
inappropriate gear selections.
The system manages much of the
operation of Dyna-6, including the
outstanding AutoDrive system.
In this application, both gears
and ranges can be changed
automatically at a pre-set
engine speed.
Among its many functions on the
Dyna-VT tractors, the transmission
controller operates its various
automatic modes as well as
the SV1 and SV2 ‘cruise’
control settings.
Integrated control lifts output*
The Integrated Tractor Control
System (ITCS) option builds on the
transmission controller, providing
even more automatic operation
and control to further ease
operation and boost output.
This system will:
• Automate engine speed changes
• Monitor fuel consumption
• Control wheelslip
• Manage spool valve fl ow
and timing
• Prioritise hydraulic fl ow
Simplifi ed headland turns
ITCS provides even more headland
control functions on top of the
powerful transmission
controller features.
*Not available on MF 5400 Series
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01 ITCS fuel monitoring. 02 MF 6400 cab interior. 03 MF 8600 cab interior.
Fuel monitoring
Both ‘trip’ and total fuel used
is monitored by ITCS, helping
operators to improve effi ciency
and control costs.
Wheelslip control
For better traction and improved
performance, ITCS links the
transmission with the three-point
linkage to provide outstanding
wheelslip control.
ITCS continually checks the slip
and, if this increases above the set
limit, the system instantaneously
adjusts the height of the linkage to
maintain traction.
Spool Valve Management (SMS)
By memorising the fl ow and timing
of electronically-operated spool
valves, Spool Valve Management
(SMS) ensures precise operation
with minimum effort.
Prioritise hydraulic fl ow
ITCS gives you the freedom to
prioritise the oil fl ow delivered
to either the linkage or the spool
valves to optimise tractor and
implement operation.
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Ultimate control and
communication with
Datatronic III
Massey Ferguson’s Datatronic III is, quite simply, the most practical
and advanced tractor and implement control system available. The
easy-to-use system also comes with AGCO Advanced Technology
Solutions’ own multi-purpose GTA software, which builds into a
complete machinery management, mapping and precision
farming package.
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Datatronic III leads the agricultural
electronics revolution. Operators
are provided with the unrivalled
capacity to automate operations,
simplify adjustments and manage
complex tasks.
Complete control
with Datatronic III:
• Comprehensive headland
management
• Front and rear implement
Dual Control
• Trailed Implement Control (TIC)
• Spool valve settings
• Dyna-VT settings
• Programmable memories
• Tractor settings securely
backed-up
• Information station
• All-seeing video link
Simple, instinctive operation
The Console I terminal features a
140mm screen with just six buttons
to select functions and a large
rotary dial for adjusting settings.
An SD Card is used to transfer
information on colour consoles.
Console I is fully ISOBUS
compatible (see page 12), which
allows this single terminal to
control and monitor any
implement designed to the
same ISOBUS standard.
These are all accessed through
eight main headings displayed
on the screen: Work, Settings,
Headland, EHS valves, Memories,
Dual Control, ISOBUS and Video.
Work menu keeps you informed
The clear Work screen keeps you
in touch with tractor performance
and settings.
Actual fuel consumption during
work is simple to monitor on the
Work screen as fuel/hr or fuel/area
along with workrates.
The easiest to set, most
comprehensive headland
management system available
today, Datatronic III gives total
fl exibility and control of up to 35
operations (from a choice of 41).
Headland management automates every
conceivable function in a complete
headland turn.
01 Console I, Datatronic III. 02 An SD card saving
Commencing the headland turn
slow the tractor by
changing gear
one second
time interval
lift a front-mounted
implement
3m distance
interval
lift the rear-mounted
implement
disengage
Auto-Guide
raise the
markers
change engine
speed
change gear to
speed up the turn
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tractor settings.
03 Datatronic III
main working page.
04 Headland
management settings.
fi rst sequence
completed
Returning to work
slow the tractor by
changing gear
one second
time interval
engage
Auto-Guide
lower the front
mounted implement
increase engine speed
back to working rpm
3m distance
interval
lower the
rear-mounted implement
lower the
markers
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increase
forward speed
second sequence
completed
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