AGCO 8S Series Tractor Debuts World Ag Expo

The AGCO Corporation debuted its Massey Ferguson 8S Series Tractor at the World Ag Expo in Tulare this week. We caught up with Massey Ferguson Tactical Marketing's Derek Reusser.

From AGCO:

“The new MF 8S Series begins a new era for the storied tractor brand. Massey Ferguson began the 8S project with a blank page and built a complete farming solution based on an in-depth “Voice of the Customer” study, which included one-on-one interviews with operators around the globe.

The MF 8S Series features Massey Ferguson’s exclusive Protect-UTM design, creating a 9.4-inch gap between the engine and the cab. This unique feature protects the operator while giving tremendous front visibility and comfort.

The exclusive MF Protect-U engine and cab installation design provides visibility, comfort, efficiency and ultimate protection for MF 8S Series operators. The distinctive 9.4-inch gap between the engine and cab reduces noise and vibration, making it one of the quietest cabs on the market.

Because the engine is separated away from the cab, it increases airflow which contributes to better engine performance through improved cooling capabilities. It also contributes to heat insulation for the cab, keeping the operator comfortable while improving engine cooling capacity and efficiency, maximizing uptime.

The spacious cab – together with the narrow hood design, an inclined windshield bending toward the front and a higher vantage point – offers ultimate visibility and comfort.

The new cab layout uses simple color coding on all controls to help operators get right to work. The new MF vDisplayTM puts all the key information operators need in an easy-to-read digital dashboard that can be personalized. The DatatronicTM 5 terminal, standard on the MF 8S Series, allows operators to quickly and easily change setups on the hydraulics, transmission and engine to make operation simpler and faster.”