The Farmers Mart Aug-Sep 2019 - Issue 64 | Page 56

56 MACHINERY AUG/SEP 2019 • farmers-mart.co.uk LANDINI REX 3 – AN ALL-NEW TRACTOR DESIGN FOR VINEYARD, FRUIT AND HORTICULTURAL OPERATIONS A new Landini compact tractor has been introduced with high power outputs and heavy- duty build for its size to enable it to undertake serious work in confined spaces such as orchards and vineyards, polytunnels and other horticultural situations. THE all-new Rex 3 Series com- prises three models powered by 55hp, 65hp and 75hp Kohler diesel engines driving through a 16x16 creep mechanical transmission produced by Landini manufac- turer Argo Tractors. Adrian Winnett, managing direc- tor of Argo Tractors operations in the UK and Ireland, said: “This is a welcome addition to the Landini tractor range that very effectively bridges the gap between the lighter 2 Series and the bigger, more powerful Rex 4 Series, which is one of Britain’s most popular fruit and narrow specialist crop tractors.” With an overall length of 3.46m and a minimum width of 1.36m, the Landini Rex 3 Series tractors are similar in size to the 44hp to 51hp 2 Series compacts, which are a favourite among soft- and top- fruit growers for towing harvest trailer trains, spraying and other light duties. But Steve Cann, Landini area sales manager, whose dealers Horsepower UK in Kent and Richard Tooby Farm Services in Herefordshire specialise in tractors for the fruit sector, points out that the new tractor is a much heavier-duty machine. “It’s seriously chunky, with stronger axles and a cast bolster where a 1000kg front linkage and pto assembly will be available,” he says. “The heavier backend and overall build make the tractor capable of handling implements like a flail mulcher, weeding and cultivation machinery, and other implements needing more power and lift capacity.” A longer wheelbase and Category 2 rear three-point linkage with almost twice the lift capacity at 2300kg also help in that respect, as does the 50-litre/ min open centre hydraulics system, which is supplemented by a 28-litre/min gear pump dedicated to steering. Up to three remote hydraulic valves are available to operate rear and front-mounted equip- ment or a loader, and hydraulic adjustment of the right-hand lift arm and top link can be added for easier coupling and fine-tuning of implement set-up. For pto-driven equipment, the new Rex 3 Series tractors provide either single- or two-speed configurations with ‘power’ and ‘economy’ settings to suit differ- ent implements. Operators get to work on an open platform with ROPS roll- over protection or in an optional low-profile cab with heating, ventilation and air conditioning available. • Landini Rex 3 is an all-new addition to the Landini range from Argo Tractors designed primarily for work in orchards, vineyards, hop gardens and the like. • There are three models in the all-new Landini Rex 3 Series, all powered by Kohler diesel engines giving 55hp, 65hp and 75hp outputs. • Dimensions are similar to the lighter-weight Landini 2 Series compact tractors but the Rex 3 Series is to ‘ This is a welcome addition to the Landini tractor range that very effectively bridges the gap between the lighter 2 Series and the bigger, more powerful Rex 4 Series ’ a heavier-duty build with a longer wheelbase and almost twice the three- point linkage lift capacity at 2300kg. • The all-new Landini Rex 3 Series tractors can be con- figured to a minimum width of 1.36m to work in confined spaces. For further information please contact: Rachael Walshaw / Marketing Coordinator – Argo Tractors UK & Ireland Tel: [phone] / Email: rachael. [email protected] Website: www.landini.it/en Twitter: @LandiniAgriUK Facebook: /LandiniAgriUK