MF 9S ‘designed for farmers and by farmers’
Thierry Lhotte, vice president and managing director, Massey Ferguson, Europe and Middle East, comments: “The MF 9S is the new flagship for Massey Ferguson’s straightforward, dependable and connected ‘New Tractor Era’. Our journey began in July 2020, with the launch of the MF 8S. This revolutionary tractor, is the result of seven years of intensive customer research across the world, inspiring the development of the MF 5S, MF 6S and MF 7S Series – designed for farmers and by farmers.”
The flagship tractor range, which is the first to feature the new Massey Ferguson logo, builds on the success of its predecessor, adds Jérôme Aubrion, director of marketing Massey Ferguson, Europe & Middle East: “As well as continuing to deliver outstanding performance and reliability, the MF 9S tractors combine an enhanced user experience with innovative technology to create a true all-rounder. All are equipped to Massey Ferguson’s Exclusive specification, which provides ultimate comfort, productivity and connectivity with MF Guide and MF Connect as standard. With the launch of the MF 9S, come additional new options, including MF AutoTurn, AutoHeadland, TIM – Tractor Implement Management and a Central Tyre Inflation System (CTIS).”
Powerful performance
The MF 9S Series offers powers from 285hp to 425hp. Along with Massey Ferguson’s unique Protect-U design, all models are equipped with an enhanced engine design and updated Dyna-VT transmission to improve performance and productivity. Equipped ready for smart farming, the tractors come with MF Guide and MF Connect telemetry as standard, while comfort and control are further enhanced with the new MF AutoTurn, AutoHeadland and Isobus Tractor Implement Management options.
Straightforward Stage V
engine power
Power for all MF 9S models is delivered by the well proven six-cylinder, 8.4L AGCO Power engine. Engine Power Management (EPM) boosts torque up to 1,750Nm and generates up to 30hp of extra power at speeds above 15km/h for PTO and hydraulic applications on all models (except the MF 9S.425). The engine complies with the Stage V emissions regulations using a simplified version of the renowned All-In-One system, which no longer uses an EGR valve. Instead, it employs a new, straightforward turbocharging system, with a single, advanced turbo. Together, the company notes that these updates greatly increase reliability and reduce maintenance costs. Engines complying with Tier 3 emission regulations are also available, depending on specific market requirements. To provide plenty of capacity for long working days, without the need for refills, a 10 per cent larger, 660L fuel tank as well as a 68L AdBlue tank also feature. The engine is designed to run on hydrogenated vegetable oil fuel, to provide more sustainable operations.
Cab comfort
Massey Ferguson’s Protect-U engine and cab installation delivers unrivalled visibility and comfort. The company states that key to its success is an 18cm gap that isolates the encapsulated engine from the cab. This reduces noise, heat and vibration inside the cab that, at 69dBa, is one of the quietest on the market. With a volume of 3.4m³ it’s also one of the most spacious workplaces in the sector. The Premium specification seat is fitted with a large comfortable armrest, which holds the Datatronic 5 touchscreen terminal and Multipad joystick. These provide optimum control and setting of all the main functions, including the electric spool valves. Operators working long days will find that, as well as a ventilated box under the passenger seat, there is also a wide range of storage compartments, cup and bottle holders located in convenient positions. A powerful heating and demisting system, with climate control air-conditioning maintains, a comfortable temperature, with 14 outlets that operators can adjust to direct the airflow. On top of the Exclusive specification, is a further Professional Package option, which provides an air hose connection and electrical supply mounted near the steps, along with a portable toolbox, hose, blow gun and torch.
Automation
With the MF 9S, Massey Ferguson is also introducing new levels of automation. MF AutoTurn, an option for MF Guide, automatically steers the tractor into the next wayline. With AutoHeadland two headland sequences can also be automatically started and stopped, according to the tractor GPS position. With the Trimble GPS receiver delivering sub-metre precision as standard, this not only improves repeatable accuracy but also relieves the operator of repetitive tasks. Massey Ferguson says that this full automated package increases productivity and accuracy, reduces soil compaction at the headland as well as cutting fuel consumption.
Protect soil and cut fuel consumption
All MF 9S tractors come with the option of Massey Ferguson’s new Central Tyre Inflation System (CTIS). Controlled through Datatronic 5 or Fieldstar 5 terminals, it quickly adjusts pressure to reduce compaction and achieve optimum traction. Employing a twin, 650L/min compressor, it takes just four minutes to increase pressure in typical set of VF 710/75R42 + VF 620/75 R30 tyres from 0.8 bar to 1.6 bar. Massey Ferguson notes that CTIS is proven to reduce fuel consumption by 10 per cent to 15 per cent, as well as cut compaction by facilitating a footprint that's up to 150 per cent larger; adding that at the same time the system can increase traction and reduce unnecessary tyre wear.