Category: Highlight

Cvt transmission tractor: history, function, technology

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Cvt transmission

Starting in 1995, when Fendt introduced its “Favorit 926 Vario” with 260 horsepower at the German Agritechnica trade fair, tractors with continuously variable transmission began to spread throughout the sector, eventually becoming a technological must-have. If the saying “When the going gets tough, the tough get going” holds true, it is equally true that in 1995, Fendt proved itself by responding to a difficult period for the entire German tractor industry. That year, the company launched the “Favorit 926 Vario,” the first high-power agricultural tractor (260 hp) equipped with a…

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The tractor market is in a “perfect storm”

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Here is an analysis of the market advanced by Mario Danieli, Country Manager Italy of Argo Tractors, and released during a broader interview available on the website www.meccagri.it Mario Danieli has been working for years as country manager at the Argo Tractors group and therefore boasts sector experience that places him among the most qualified managers of the moment to analyze market trends. Regarding 2024, he believes that the final results were determined by what could be defined as a ‘perfect storm’, caused by both cyclical and structural factors. “Certainly”,…

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One Thousand Horsepower in Extreme Conditions

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FPT Industrial has reaffirmed its position as a key player at the Dakar 2025, the 47th edition of the world’s toughest rally raid, claiming nine of the top ten positions in the final standings thanks to a CURSOR 13 engine designed to deliver one thousand horsepower and ensure outstanding performance in extreme conditions. At Dakar 2025, Iveco vehicles powered by FPT Industrial’s Cursor 13 engine swept the podium and secured nine of the top ten spots in the Truck category. As the Exclusive Technical Partner, FPT Industrial supported the de…

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Tractor market: the clever ones of the tractor

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Furio Oldani 2024 closes the tractor registrations with a decline of just over 12 percent, a decidedly negative performance, but much less distressing than the “-25.05” recorded at the end of March. In reality, it is common opinion that the market is much more negative than the registration data suggests. If we read the registrations proposed for the month of December alone, we realize that the self-registrations advanced by the dealers had a great influence on the apparent recovery, tractors which are to all intents and purposes registered and therefore…

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UniBo-Dig Certification | Engine comparison benchmarks

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Below is an overview of the engines powering these machines and the field test results they delivered. It’s important to note that any differences between declared and actual performance stem from the fact that declared values are measured at the flywheel, while actual results are recorded at the power take-off, subject to mechanical energy losses inherent to each machine. Case IH “Puma 240 CvxDrive,” FPT Industrial “N67” The six-cylinder Fpt Industrial “N67” engines in the “Puma 240 CvxDrive” have a displacement of 6,700 cc and are among the most widely…

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Artificial intelligence, all that glitters is not gold

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Furio Oldani The European Union defines artificial intelligence, in the acronym “Ai” or “Ia” depending on whether the terminology is Anglo-Saxon or Italian, “the ability of a machine to demonstrate human capabilities such as reasoning, learning, planning and creativity.” AI therefore allows systems to perceive the surrounding environments, to relate to them and to act to grasp specific objectives, solving any problems that may arise. The systems operating on the basis of Ai analysis are in practice capable of adapting their own behavior and therefore that of the hardware they…

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Intelligent automation, the era of automatons in agriculture

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Andrea Castelli The robotics sector is one of the pillars of the current technological evolution, thanks to its growing penetration in every socio-economic field. As proof of this, the data recently released by the International Federation of Robotics, the organization representing the global robotics industry, through the report “World Robotics 2024 Service Robots”. Dedicated to the analysis of the service robot segment, whose function is to replace or integrate human activity in the resolution of specific tasks, the report highlights how this technological segment is experiencing a particularly flourishing period…

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New highway code: crackdown. The new rules

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Last November, a draft law revising and updating the Highway Code came into effect, pending its complete rewrite within 12 months, which should result in the publication of a “Highway Code 2026.” These pages outline the new regulations that have the most impact on farmers and breeders, which also apply when driving agricultural machinery. In a democratic state, laws are neither inherently good nor bad but always reflect social or economic needs that the governing administration seeks to address within the framework of its electoral mandate and ideological positions. This…

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Vintage tractor quotes 2025: the tables

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The three valuations refer to the overall condition of the tractor. The first figure corresponds to a preserved tractor that has been out of use for years but is complete and functional, requiring only minor repairs. Minimal mechanical work is needed, along with replacement of tires or tracks. The electrical system needs restoration, and the bodywork must be complete, even if it requires repairs. The second valuation applies to tractors that have already been overhauled, are in full working order, but show their age. Tires must be at least 80%…

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