Agritechnica 2011: New Holland The T5 range

Quiet and new  VisionView™ cab: segment leading operator comfort and visibility that sets a new standard in ergonomic excellence

New Holland knows that operator comfort is a prerequisite for optimum productivity, especially during long and demanding days. The new VisionView™ cab has been designed around the operator using advanced virtual reality techniques to offer unparalleled ergonomic excellence. All controls fall perfectly to hand for operators of all shapes and sizes. The principal controls, including the electronic draft control (EDC) mouse, PTO speed selection and hydraulic remote levers, amongst others, have been placed to the right of the operator in an ergonomic ‘Command Arc’ to reduce fatigue and increase precision.  A dedicated baler bracket can be specified and mounted just above the Command Arc. This positions cab-mounted monitors directly in the operators’ line of sight for improved safety and comfort. 

A dedicated foot pedal to infinitely adjust the position of the steering column and integrated instrument cluster is located at the base of the column, which enables precision placement whilst in the actual driving position.  

The transparent, fully opening roof hatch guarantees an unfettered view of the loader throughout the entire operating range, even at maximum height. The cab roof incorporates a narrow roof beam, a familiar feature to New Holland users, to reduce the obscured area to the lowest in the segment. The curved opening rear side glasses offer a clear line of sight for rear-mounted off-set mowers and the rear high visibility panel extends the rear windscreen for an enhanced view when hitching. The repositioned exhaust muffler, now in line with the A-pillar, significantly enhances visibility with a perfect view of the inner tyre wall, ideal when working in narrow row-crop applications. 

An all-new dual zone air conditioning system features 10 individually positionable vents, which all deliver even flow thanks to dual-zone technology for optimal total-body comfort. The B-pillar mounted controls fall perfect to hand, and can be intuitively adjusted whilst on the move. Natural ventilation has been further enhanced courtesy of the side opening windows and optional front and rear windscreens; the latter boasts a two stage opening. 

Powerful, efficient engines for increased productivity and reduced consumption 

The entire T5 range is fitted with new 3.4 litre Common Rail, turbo charged F5C engines developed by FPT Industrial that feature Cooled Exhaust Gas Recirculation technology for Tier 4A compliance. The uprated engines develop between 99 and 114hp. Improved torque back up of an impressive 51% means that when the going gets tough you keep going, all whilst saving  fuel. The entire range is also compatible with B20, 20% biodiesel.  

This engine has been designed specifically for agricultural applications and develops maximum power at 1900rpm, right in the working range, and the extended maximum torque profile between 1700 – 2100 rpm further improves flexibility in the majority of applications. 540 PTO speed is also achieved at 1900 engine rpm, to ensure constant productivity when PTO driven implements are placed under load. The 540 ECO PTO speed equates to a mere 1535 erpm for reduced fuel consumption 

Adjustable shuttle sensitivity: regulated direction control 

Three aggressiveness-settings on the ergonomic column mounted PowerShuttle can be swiftly and easily regulated. The soft setting is perfect for field activities such as baling, medium for standard work and the highly sensitive setting has been specifically designed to offer almost-instantaneous direction changes for intensive loader work. 

New load sensing rear and mid mount remotes: best in class hydraulic performance with up to 127 litres/min of combined flow 

The new T5 range benefits from a redesigned hydraulic system that offers segment leading performance of

up to 127 litre/minute of combined flow. The dedicated steering pump delivers a maximum of 43 litre/minute that ensures the steering remains super light even when undertaking intensive loader work.

Both the new rear and mid-mount remote valves feature load sensing technology and are controlled from the comfort of the cab and are perfect for specialist applications such as intensive loader applications and

hedge cutting. Overall hydraulic flow now tops some 84 litres/minute which means that even the most demanding hydraulic applications, such as bale wrapping, can be carried out with ease. Operations that carry out less intensive hydraulic work can opt for the 65 litre/minute pump in combination with the 38 litre/minute steering pump. 

Fully integrated, factory fitted loader: stable productivity with lift capacities up to 1850kg

 The T5 has been designed with loaders in mind, and is fully compatible with the New Holland 700TL factory fitted loader. The improved maximum lift capacity of 1850kg, when combined with the maximum hydraulic flow of up to 80 litre/minute ensures fast cycle times for improved productivity. Visibility is also significantly enhanced as the loader arms, when fully lowered, are in line with the top of the bonnet for an unfettered forward line of sight. The internal levelling function ensures every grain is kept in the bucket throughout the entire lift cycle, as well as protecting hydraulic lines from snagging for extended trouble-free working. 

The loader mounting brackets have been repositions 150mm further back in a lower position to enhance overall stability, even when transporting the heaviest loads at full extension. The optional electronic joystick, which is fully integrated into the seat armrest, offers precision loader control, and superfast reaction times, together with reduced fatigue at the end of a long days.  

All-new modular front linkage and PTO: lift up to 1840kg

The optional, modular and semi-integrated front linkage and PTO is perfect for hay and forage customers who work with front mounted mowers, and the impressive 1840kg lift capacity, available throughout the entire range, means full compatibility with even the heaviest implements. Furthermore, New Holland is unique in the segment in offering the choice between Electronic and Mechanical Draft Control, for precision management of front mounted equipment. The optional multifunction support enables the front linkage and PTO to be retrofitted should a change in business focus occur. It also offers a New Holland first: the front ballast can now be fully integrated. 

Flexible tyre offering 

The T5 range’s inherent versatility means that it will be used in a wide range of applications, therefore an extensive range of tyres can be specified; from the lowest profile R30, right through to R38 tyres, which offer exceptional ground clearance to protect valuable vegetable crops, as well as increasing traction and reducing soil compaction. Turf tyres, perfect for large scale groundcare operations on golf courses and turf-care activities, can also be fitted. 

Model Specification 

The new numbering on the T5 series makes the models’ performance immediately obvious, as the first digit refers to the range, the T5, and the numbers following the dot denote the model’s maximum horsepower.