Landini Tractors
Vineyard Orchard Tractor Comparison Tool
COMPARE VINEYARD AND ORCHARD SPECIALIST TRACTORSBUYERS GUIDE TRACTOR COMPARISON TOOL |
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Inlon has released the companion Vineyard and Orchard Tractor Comparison Tool so you can compare what is available from a tractor specialist like Landini and others. The tool enables you to identify what is important to you and make your own independent comparisons with other vineyard and orchard tractors. | |
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1. PTO Speed & Engine Performance
| A. How critical is accurate PTO speed to achieve the spray performance you need? 1-Not important 2-Moderately (+/-80rpm) 3-Important (+/-50rpm) 4-Critical (<+/-30rpm) | |
| B. Will economy PTO mode offer an advantage for light duty PTO work? | |
| C. Do you need 1000 rpm PTO speed? | |
| D. What are your ground conditions? 1-Flat with little variation 2-Mild hills and slopes 3-Hilly conditions with steep areas |
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| What engine rpm is 540 PTO speed? | |||
| What engine rpm is the peak torque? | |||
| What is the torque at 540 PTO? | |||
| What is the peak torque? | |||
| How much torque backup is available within the PTO rpm band you need? | |||
| Does the tractor have 540 Economy PTO mode? | |||
| Does the tractor have 1000 speed PTO mode? | |||
| Does the tractor have electronic engine rpm control? | |||
| RANK tractors according to your PTO speed performance needs |
2. Tractor Ground Speeds
| A. How important is the chemical coverage and penetration? 1-Not important 2-Moderately 3-Important 4-Critical |
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| B. How important is chemical cost and wastage? 1-Not important 2-Moderately 3-Important 4-Critical |
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| C. What is your critical spraying ground speed? (km/h) | |
| D. Second critical ground speed? |
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| How many speeds does the tractor have in the 3-10km/h working range? | |||
| Tractor ground speed in the best gear to match your critical ground speed? | |||
| And speed in the best gear to match your other critical ground speed? | |||
| Can you adjust the sprayer to accommodate the actual ground speeds? | |||
| RANK tractors according to your ground speed needs |
3. Tractor Dimensions
| A. What is your overall width requirement? | |
| B. If applicable, what is the maximum height requirement to suit your tree / trellis canopy? | |
| C. How important is soil compaction to growth, water penetration and crop yield? 1-Not important 2-Moderately 3-Important 4-Critical |
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| Does the tractor meet your dimension requirements? | |||
| What size rear wheel equipment does the tractor have to meet your width requirement? | |||
| RANK the degree of soil compaction you expect from the tyre sizes of each tractor. | |||
| RANK tractors according to your dimension requirements |
4. Cabin for Spraying
| A. How important is the cabin spraying performance to your requirements? 1-Not important 2-Moderately 3-Important 4-Critical |
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| Location of the cabin air filters? Side … Front … Rear | |||
| RANK the level of cabin sealing (1-3 stars) | |||
| Category-4 pressurised cabin? | |||
| Rear windscreen wiper? | |||
| RANK tractors according to your cabin requirements |
5. Hydraulics, Linkage & Electrical Services
| A. How many rear hydraulic remotes do you need? | |
| B. What maximum hydraulic flow rate (Litres/minute) do you need? | |
| C. How many front hydraulic remotes do you need? | |
| D. Heaviest attachment to be carried on the linkage? |
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| Is the power steering pump independent of the pump for the hydraulic remotes? | |||
| What is the maximum hydraulic flow rate with engine at 540 PTO speed? | |||
| How many rear remotes? | |||
| How many front remotes? | |||
| Does it have flow rate control for a hydraulic motor? | |||
| Linkage lift capacity? | |||
| Does tractor have hydraulic or manual linkage levelling? | |||
| What is the maximum current (Amps) rating of the alternator? | |||
| RANK tractors according to your hydraulic and linkage needs |
6. Steering, Driveline and Braking
| A. What are your ground conditions? 1-Flat little variation 2-Mild hills and slopes 3-Hilly conditions with steep areas |
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| B. Fully loaded towed weight of the spray cart? | |
| C. Travel on public roads? | |
| D. Headland width: What are your turning circle requirements? |
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| Front differential lock or limited slip differential? | |||
| RANK the traction given the wheel equipement on the front and rear (1-3 stars) | |||
| Turning circle performance? | |||
| True 4 wheel braking with independent front brakes? Or engaging 4WD? | |||
| RANK tractors according to your driving requirements |
7. Ergonomics
| A. How many working hours per year does the tractor accumulate? | |
| B. Maximum working hours per day during peak spraying period? |
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| Test drive and RANK the driver comfort and tractor stability? | |||
| Seat with pneumatic suspension? | |||
| Was steering adjustable to suit you (angle & height)? | |||
| Rear tyre size? Did this add to ride comfort? | |||
| Were all the controls (linkage, PTO, transmission) all within easy reach? | |||
| RANK tractors according to your ergonomic needs |
8. Costs and Benefits
| A. What is your tractor budget? | |
| B. How many productive years do you want from the tractor? | |
| C. Effect on chemical costs, productivity and yield (cumulative compaction) from the tractor ($pa) |
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| Purchase price? | |||
| Purchase finance cost per month? | |||
| RANK tractors according to your budget and cost/benefit |
OVERALL ASSESSMENT
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Allocate points from each tractor depending on the importance of each * criteria to you| Number of RANK Stars for PTO Speed Performance | |||
| Number of RANK Stars for Ground Speeds | |||
| Number of RANK Stars for Dimensions | |||
| Number of RANK Stars for Cabin | |||
| Number of RANK Stars for Hydraulics and Linkage | |||
| Number of RANK Stars for Steering, Driveline and Braking | |||
| Number of RANK Stars for Ergonomics | |||
| Number of RANK Stars for Cost per month, benefits and affordability | |||
Your OVERALL ASSESSMENT |
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