02/08/2011
VP 4600, VALPADANA TECHNOLOGY UNDER A COMPACT FORM
With the new VP4600 tractor range Argo Tractors has meant to re-launch the Valpadana brand, thus making a real qualitative leap forward. The new equal-wheel tractor range, that was officially presented at the Agricultural Exhibition of Verona during the past month of February, as a matter of facts represents much more than a simple upgrade of the VP4500 series.
A pioneering technological content, a bonnet featuring a completely revamped look and a new power level ranging from 25 to more than 47 HP for the top model, do testify to the great innovation degree of this tractor range.
Though launched into a higher power bracket, the new series, coming in three models powered by 3 and 4 cylinder Yanmar engines, still maintains the agility and the compactness of the previous series, thus making these machines particularly versatile and multipurpose.
In addition to the equal-wheel “ISM” version, for the two high powered models VP 4645 and 4655 the new series comes also in the “VMR” version with oversized rear wheels, a solution making these tractors capable of providing increased lugging power for non-stop farming operations in any work conditions.
The transmission of the whole range, unique among the “low-power” equal-wheel tractors, features a synchronized 8FWD+8REV speeds gearbox, with maximum speed achieved at 29 km/h, and relevant controls located on the side of the steering wheel.
The power lift, equipped as standard with raise/lower/float functions, provides a lifting capacity of 1500 kg and is available, as an option, also with a lowering speed and draft control adjustment.
The PTO is fully independent and is engaged via a wet multi-disc clutch to allow for utmost autonomy and versatility and for fast gear and direction changes even while tractor is in motion.
The innovative steering system features a single “central drive” cylinder and diversified steering angles for an unbeatable turning radius. A 15% swing between the two axles provides maximum traction in any work condition, thus maintaining the center of gravity of the tractor very low and ensuring a perfect stability also on steep slopes and with any sort of implements.
A powerful internal braking system with oil-cooled discs provides utmost safety thus ensuring tip-top efficiency in any braking condition. The type-approved folding front safety frame, besides ensuring utmost operator’s safety, makes these tractors ideal for use in green houses, for crops with a large amount of foliage and in awning cultivations.
All these features work together to ensure utmost reliability and safety of the 4600 Series, thus making these equal-wheels machines highly competitive on the market place thanks to an excellent quality-to-price ratio.
Argo Tractors, with its headquarters in Fabbrico (Reggio Emilia, Italy), manufactures tractors under the Landini, McCormick and Valpadana brands and belongs to the Argo Industrial Group. Argo Tractors SpA has tripled its production volumes in little more than 10 years, with a remarkable growth in concrete results, the group turnover amounted to 500 million Euros. The enterprise numbers 1,600 employees and has 4 manufacturing plants, 8 business branches in various parts of the world, 130 overseas importers and 2,500 dealers. Statistics that have allowed the Landini, McCormick and Valpadana brands to achieve a significant standing in the domestic tractor market and to represent one of the most important international players, thus confirming the value of a successful group strategy.
For more details:
Ruggero Cavatorta
Marketing & Communications Manager
Argo Tractors S.p.A.
Via G. Matteotti, 7 – 42042 Fabbrico (RE)
E-mail: ruggero.cavatorta@argotractors.com