Introduced to the market nearly three years ago, the Deutz-Fahr 8280 TVV Warrior 280 horsepower tractor is top of the range fare, according to Perth Power Tractors & Machinery salesman David Rogers. "It's got all the latest features, and its functionality and ease of use has been well considered," Mr Rogers said. "Your front PTO (power take-off), front three-point linkage, a 60 kilometre per hour gear box - it's got great tyre packages and wheel weights.
"It's also got an extended warranty, too, a three-year warranty for these ones over the standard two years for the other Deutz-Fahr tractors." Mr Rogers said the 60 kilometre per hour gearbox was well above the standard 40km/h offering, which was a noteworthy addition. "With farmers having multiple farms now, you need to be able to get over to the next farm quite quickly," he said.
The 8280 Warrior has a high front and rear lift capacity, with 11,000 kilograms on the rear and 5450kg on the front, and is fitted out with high performance dry disc brakes on the front axle. Its engine is a Deutz Tier-3, 6.1 litre twin turbo 1126 newton metre maximum torque.
Moreover, the MaxiVision 2 suspended cab has numerous attractive features and is fitted out to make jobs as comfortable as possible, Mr Rogers said. "There's climate control, double glazed windows at the back, nice carpeting, Trimble steering and bigger seats in the cab which can be adjusted for the individual," he said. And with the cab being detached from the bonnet, heat, v.