Articulated Valtra
A TRACTOR THAT FOLLOWS
ITS OWN TRACKS,
LIKE YOU
New Valtra Unlimited option
ARTICULATED ­STEERING
ON N SERIES DIRECT
MODELS
The new articulated steering option on N Series Direct models offers all the advantages of
traditional articulated implements and tractors.
An articulated Valtra tractor can do everything a traditional articulated implement can
do but with much higher levels of comfort
and lower fuel consumption – while at the
same time it is also a full-blooded agricultural tractor.
Articulated steering is available as an option
on N123, N143 and N163 Direct models. N163
Direct models feature a stepless transmission,
powerful 160 l/min hydraulics, front axle stiffening (optional, mandatory with front loader),
171 horsepower with power boost and a top
speed of 50 km/h.
The tractors can be fitted with standard Valtra
front loaders or heavy-duty solid beam loader
loaders. With the articulated steering option,
the N163 Direct is 50 centimetres longer and
300 kilos heavier than standard models. The
weight distribution is 45 percent over the front
axle and 55 percent over the rear axle.
The same options are available with the articulated steering than with other Valtra tractors,
including a steel fuel tank for forestry tasks
and an SVC cab with enhanced side visibility
for municipal tasks.
FIVE STARS FROM TEST DRIVERS
“Saves time and money
in all tasks”
“Ideal for municipal
maintenance tasks”
“A full-blooded
­agricultural tractor”
“Numerous steering
alternatives”
“Excellent for forestry
contracting”
“A professional
­contracting tractor”
ALTERNATIVE STEERING
MODES
1. Front wheel steering only
Operates as a standard tractor in cases of parallel track steering
Easy and quick to set
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2. Combined front wheel and chassis angle steering
Excellent manoeuvrability, also with front and rear mounted
implement combinations
Excellent for front loader operations
Up to 40% time savings in front loader work vs. standard tractor
Very agile in headlands – saves time and fuel
Tractor can be used almost stationary (forward/reverse)
Enhanced safety in road tasks – no need to cross lanes when
turning
Tractor follows the drive lines of front implements
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3. Parallel track (dog walk)
Excellent for drilling tasks – reduces soil compaction
Excellent for municipal tasks (front/rear implement combinations)
– increases working width
4. Chassis angle steering only – manual adjustment
Stepless articulated angle adjustment
Stationary adjustment possible
5. Chassis angle steering plus steering wheel control
Turns front wheels after chassis movement
Ideal for front loader work in narrow conditions
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SMART CONTROL
SYSTEM
The tractor combines articulated steering with
turning front wheels, making it extremely agile.
It can even be driven sideways to an extent, thus
eliminating soil compaction on fields and allowing
streets to be ploughed or swept safely along the
sides. The articulated steering and rotating front
axle are automated, so the amount of articulated
steering reduces as the speed increases. At high
speeds the tractor is steered normally through
the front wheels. The driver can also adjust the
ratio of articulated steering to front axle steering
according to the situation.
ARTICULATED STEERING
­OPTION
• No additional changes needed to tractor
– articulated steering fitted to tractor at
the Unlimited Studio
• No additional hydraulics required
• Easy to use
• All the comforts of a standard N Series
tractor
• Extremely agile and balanced
• Performs all tasks more efficiently
• Can be tailored just like any other Valtra
tractor
• Standard 160l hydraulic pump
• Standard 4WD HD HILOCK front axle with
steering angle sensors
• Pivoting front linkage not available with
articulated steering
• ISOBUS available only at the rear
Valtra Inc.
Valmetinkatu 2
FI-44200 Suolahti
Tel. +358 20 45 501
Fax +358 20 455 0533
www.valtra.com
An articulated tractor
IS AN UNBEATABLE TOOL
FOR PROFESSIONAL FARMERS
AND CONTRACTORS.