1998 Tractor News

The clutch pedal´s retirement Meeting customer´s requirements is the keystone of Valtra´s philosophy. Embedded in the power transmissions of powerful, productive tractors are many different philosophies from the purely mechanical transmission to stepless CVT controls. Valtra´s approach is, by using the latest technology, to combine the reliability of a mechanical transmission with powershift speed and shuttle control - HiTech.

Valtra introduced new HiTech tractor models of between 100 and 200 horsepower at Siuntio.

Case Corporation introduces the new line of Case IH MX Series MagnumTM tractors, featuring power and performance for today and productivity-enhancing technology for tomorrow.

Case Corporation has introduced a new Quadtrac tractor. The new model, featuring 40 more horsepower and axle and transmission upgrades, follows in the tracks of the highly successful Quadtrac tractor launched in 1996.

Partek´s subsidiary, Valtra Inc. and Agritalia S.p.A. of Italy have signed an agreement under which Agritalia will produce in Valtra´s name special tractors under the Valtra Valmet brand name. Valtra sells the agricultural tractors it produces in all the countries of Europe apart from Albania and Moldova. With the expansion in the market area the need has arisen to supplement the range with efficient, easily manoeuvrable and narrow special tractors that are needed in the vineyards and orchards of southern Europe.

Case Corporation announces the expansion of its popular MX Series line with five new models specially designed, with customer input, to meet livestock and row crop applications. Three new models, the MX80C, MX90C and MX100C are rated at 67, 74 and 83 PTO horsepower. Two additional models, the MX150 and MX170, boast 130 and 145 PTO horsepower respectively.