Fendt sets new standards with locally introduced IDEAL range

The new IDEAL range has been designed to work in the shortest harvest windows with uncompromising quality and unconditional reliability. It is, according to Fendt a smart solution that lets you experience your harvest like never before, with the latest sensors and smart networking.

The new IDEAL range has been introduced locally by AGCO Africa which worked closely with its global centres of expertise. This was to ensure that special attention was paid to efficiency, grain and straw quality, reliability and user-friendliness, in addition to a revolutionary sensor technology for optimal machine setting.

What is on offer?

The four models are the Fendt IDEAL 7, 8, 9 and 10. The Fendt IDEAL 7 is a single-helix rotor, while 8, 9 and 10 are dual-helix rotors with different 3D wave pan designs. The internal working of the dual-helix rotor system provides the grain quality of a hybrid machine with the capacity and throughput of a rotary machine. The Fendt IDEAL 7 has an AGCO Power engine while the 8, 9 and 10 feature different MAN engines.

When will it be available in South Africa?

The Fendt IDEAL range was launched towards the end of April 2021 which means that the harvesters are currently available. The Fendt IDEAL 10 will is the most advanced combine harvester available on the local market. Unveiled at Agritechnica 2019, this trend-setting machine does away with conventional steering wheel control and is instead equipped with the IDEALdrive steering system as optional on all track versions.

This new steering system replaces the steering column altogether. It allows the machine to be controlled by moving a joystick on the left, with the same joystick functionality on the right armrest. The left armrest can be folded up for easy access to the driver’s seat. The steering system also provides the best view of the front wide header attachments, in addition to the perfect view, and road speeds of 40 km/h are standard with IdealDrive.

Tell me more about the Fendt IDEAL 10

The Fendt IDEAL 10T has a new MAN 16.2-litre engine that meets Stage V European emissions standards and Tier 3A locally, it has a maximum output of 590kW, which is 106kW more than the second-largest Fendt IDEAL 9 model. The top model has a new cleaning system boasting 15% more cleaning capacity.

Cyclone Cleaning System explained

Thanks to the Cyclone Cleaning System which is available on the Fendt IDEAL 10, the grain drops down to the top sieve through two curved double-drop steps. The curved shape allows the heavy grains to gather in the lower section, while the lighter parts accumulate above. The curved steps provide a wider air outlet that can significantly increase the air volume for an even more efficient cleaning process.

An improved grain pan and storage

The unique and ingeniously simple IDEALbalance system consists of a double grain pan. It was designed to ensure that clean crop lands in the grain tank. The front grain pan collects the material threshed out by the rasp bars in the front part and forwards it to the front part of the preparation floor. The rear grain pan collects the material discarded from the rotor tines and sends it backwards to the preparation floor. This makes full use of the preparation floor and sieve, maximising the use of the sieve area.

There are two grain tank versions on offer, namely the Streamer 210 with a 17 100 litre capacity and a 210 litre per second unload rate or the Streamer 140 with a 12 500 litre capacity and 140 litres per second

Working comfort

The Fendt VisionCab is the perfect workplace with the best view over the attachment due to a window area of 5.75 m² and a 180° panoramic view, while the low noise level of just 73 db creates a pleasant working atmosphere.

The Fendt IDEAL range has been developed in line with AGCO Africa’s commitment to rapid innovation and evolution of precision agriculture solutions to help farmers produce more with less environmental impact.