Landini's popular fruit tractors get more than just a visual make-over

Tighter-steering four-wheel drive axle
Revised control layout and lighter clutch action
Power take-off easier to use
More powerful range-leading model

Growers specialising in soft and top fruit, as well as vineyards needing a compact but heavy-duty tractor, will find a new version of the Rex model at local Landini dealers.

Due to be launched at the Fruit Focus event on Wednesday, 21st July at East Malling Research Centre, Kent, the Rex has been subjected to a fine-tooth comb redesign by engineers at the Argo Tractors development centre in Italy to produce numerous improvements.

A tighter-steering front drive axle for the Rex ‘F’ further improves the tractor’s agility; main controls have been revamped, with hydraulic lift and spool valve levers located in a new right-hand console; and there are improvements for pto and three-point linkage operation.

On top of that, the previous range leading 99hp Rex 105 has been replaced by the 110 model with 102hp and more torque from its latest-spec Perkins engine.

“The new versions of the Rex are easily identified by the restyled hood design, which has a larger cooling air intake area, and the rectangular instead of round front lights,” notes Landini specialist Eamon Howden. “Underneath, though, it’s ‘original Rex’ with many refinements improving an already successful package.”

There are three build variations: ‘F’ is the narrow model for small orchards and narrow-spaced trees; the ‘GE’ is a little wider but lower; and the ‘GT’ has a stance that gives it good stability for work in fields and more open orchards.

Four power outputs are available – 74hp, 81hp, 92hp and 102hp – with the two highest outputs generated by engines newly fitted with an intercooler for more efficient turbocharging and an uprated engine cooling pack.

The main transmission choice is between a 15 forward, 15 reverse gearbox with synchro shuttle and a 30x30 unit with two-speed powershift and power shuttle shifting between forward and reverse.

“Mechanical shuttle versions now have the electro-hydraulic pto engagement that previously was available only with power shuttle,” notes Eamon Howden. “And on all models, depressing the clutch pedal takes less effort.”

Changes to the mechanical three-point linkage control result in more accurate positioning as implements are lifted and there are revised settings in the new-generation electronic lift control option for cab versions of the tractor.

New remote valve configurations are available and controls for the hydraulics, including spool valves, have been repositioned to make them easier to use, as has the parking brake lever.

“The Rex didn’t need anything more than these detail changes, it’s already a very refined and productive performer,” says Eamon Howden. “The emphasis has been on updates that operators working long hours on the tractor will appreciate.”

• There is good news for soft fruit growers and field vegetable and salad producers who like the ‘high rise’ configuration of the Landini Powerfarm HC – it continues to be available with the popular power shuttle transmission.

When power shuttle versions of other Powerfarm models in the range were replaced by the all-new 5-H series in early 2010, the High Clearance version was allowed to continue unchanged instead of reverting to a manual shuttle.

Growers use this special-build tractor to straddle crops grown in beds, particularly for strawberries where deeper bed can be made, which creates better growing conditions.

The Powerfarm HC, with its large diameter rowcrop wheels front and rear, is available with synchro or power shuttle, the latter providing clutchless forward and reverse selection, a more durable wet clutch, two-speed powershift for the 24x12 gearbox, and hydraulic engagement of the pto and four-wheel drive.

Landini Rex 110F newstyle
A restyled bonnet and rectangular headlights emphasise the upgrades package for the Landini Rex range, which is now headed by the 102hp Rex 110.

Landini Powerfarm HC
Landini Powerfarm HC’s 745mm (29in) ground clearance allows deeper strawberry beds.

For further information please contact:

   Paul Wade / Product & Exhibitions Manager                  
   Landini – AgriArgo UK Ltd                
   Tel: 01302 757566
   Fax: 01302 757585
   Email: paul.wade@agriargouk.com
   Website: www.argotractors.com

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