Better means better, but better at what? BM Tractors produces tractors slightly different than others, which are perfect for working in difficult, mountainous terrain. They are not yet available in Poland, but they are available, among others, in Italy, Canada and recently in Germany. Will they gain even some popularity?
Niche projects must stand out in order to win the hearts of farmers or municipal companies. In this case, there are a lot of different things. Starting with isodiametric wheels, i.e. all wheels of the same size, through a special, strong frame, and ending with the ability to drive at 40 km/h in both directions.
175 HP FPT engine under the hood
We’ll start with something a bit more standard, i.e. the drive. The Better tractor uses a 4-cylinder engine from the FPT stable, which generates 175 HP and has a displacement of 4.5 liters. The transmission is stepless and hydrostatic. There are three mechanical gears and four driving ranges.
The hydraulic pump provides a flow of 80 l/min and can power up to four devices. The rear lift takes 4.5 t, the front lift 3 t. At the rear there are PTO shafts with speeds of 540 and 1000 rpm, while at the front there is a PTO with a rotation speed of 1000 rpm as standard.
Forward and backward
One of the most important aspects of this tractor is the ability to drive both forward and backward at the same speed of 40 km/h. To make this make sense, the driver’s position in the cabin can be rotated 180 degrees, depending on the direction in which we primarily want to use the tractor.
At the same time, the running gear can be adapted to your needs, e.g. all wheels can turn simultaneously, one of the axles can be blocked, or you can use a crab step. The turning radius should be 3.20 m. All wheels are one size, but not too large (20 or 22.5 inches). The tractor behaves great on slopes and in the mountains, which is its main advantage.
Better 175 at EIMA 2022
We saw the Better 175 tractor live during the EIMA 2022 fair. The Bologna event is the most important fair for the Italian company BM Tractors, because that is where the manufacturer comes from.
You can see that the tractor is made similarly to the company’s logo – it is a single, original production, and the manufacturer focuses more on the technical values of the machine than on its external appearance. In 2022, new features in the cabin and a slightly modernized driving position were presented in Bologna. A new side console was also shown, which contains all the controls and information about the machine on a special display. You can also set all operating modes and tool operation on the screen.
At the same time, the Italian company presented a new Higher Plus loader with a double joint allowing it to reach a greater height.
How much is it?
The equipment has been available for some time in Germany, at Max zu Eltz Maschinen GmbH from Fensterbach, and costs approximately PLN 160,000. euro.
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