What you need to know about the updated Valtra A Series
Compact tractors are extremely popular as they offer a balance of usability and practicality for a variety of applications. Compact tractors don’t always have to be used in an agricultural setting, instead they can be used in municipal areas, estate management and the like. Vultra has just updated its A Series compact tractor and we have the details.
What is the A Series?
The Valtra A Series is a compact tractor that delivers big productivity and all day comfort. Its small size, compact build and manoeuvrability are clear advantages for all who are looking for a compact tractor. The A series offers many Valtra features to suit everyday needs.
New gearbox for better usability
When Valtra first launched the A Series, it offered a 12 by 12 synchromesh unit. While this fitted in perfectly with the simple nature of the tractor and its intended use, it was just a bit too limiting for some jobs. Valtra has thus decided to introduce the HiTech 4 specification 16 by 16 semi-powershift gearbox. The gearbox now truly improves operator convenience. It is also very simple to use and packs some useful and non-complicated features.
What about the power?
With the 5th generation A Series, you get more power from the advanced and compact engines. The A Series can is offered with a choice between the much loved, tried and tested Agco Power engines, with a 3.3-litre, three-cylinder motor in the three smallest models and a larger 4.4-litre four-cylinder engine which is used in the two medium and two large A Series models. These user-friendly engines are packed with state-of-the-art technology, like common rail 1600 bar fuel injection and four-valve cylinder heads. They also have service intervals of around 600 hours.
Cabin comfort
The design of the cabin has been enhanced for further ease of use. It's narrow at the front to help navigate in tight areas like livestock buildings or dense forests, yet wide at the shoulder line for maximum working comfort. The cabin has also been designed to offer best-in-class visibility. The spacious six-post cabin has an upward curving windscreen and sweeping A-pillar for improved forward visibility, as well as a large rear window and a short roof for improved rear visibility. Furthermore the A Series can be optioned with mechanical cab suspension for improved comfort.
Improved user interface
Valtra Connect offers enhanced telemetry solutions that continuously record tractor activity and GPS location. Operators can access and view history and real time data on a mobile device anywhere and at any time. Using this data, operators and their preferred Valtra service partners can predict maintenance needs, react faster to solve minor issues and avoid extra visits to the service centre.
