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2007

Valtra increases purchases from Turkey

15.11.2007

In 2003 Valtra and Turkish company Hema Endüstri signed a licensing agreement regarding the production of Valtra A Series tractors for the Turkish market.

Valtra approves 100% biodiesel (B100) for use in all engines, including Common Rail Engines

11.11.2007

Up until now, Valtra has approved B100 biodiesel for use in all Tier 0, Tier 1 and Tier 2 engines as well as Tier 3 engines in the sub-75kW category that are fitted with rotary pumps. Biodiesel use in Common Rail Engines has so far been limited to a level of 20% of total fuel (B20).

Cleaner engines for the A Series

11.11.2007

One of the most popular tractors in the Valtra model line-up, the A Series is now being offered with cleaner and more environmentally friendly engines. The main features of the A Series remain the same, but the engine technology has been upgraded to comply with Tier 3 emissions standards.

Valtra introduces turning LHLINK front linkage

11.11.2007

An increasing number of customers specify a front linkage and front PTO to make the most of their new tractors.

New smaller N Series models

11.11.2007

Valtra is expanding the N Series by offering new models in the under-100-horsepower class: the N82 and N92, the latter of which replaces the N91.

New AutoComfort semi-active cab suspension enhances comfort

11.11.2007

Cab suspension on tractors has become increasingly popular, but so far all cab suspension systems have been “passive”, meaning that the spring and dampening settings have been made on the basis of specific design criteria. The end result is always a compromise. Cab suspension that is good on the road may not be the best off the road.

Jari Rautjärvi Appointed Vice President, Managing Director of Valtra EAME

07.08.2007

Jari Rautjärvi has been appointed Vice President, Managing Director of Valtra for AGCO EAME, effective immediately. Located at Valtra’s tractor manufacturing facility in Suolahti, Finland and AGCO’s new European Headquarters in Schaffhausen, Switzerland, he will be responsible for the management and development of all of Valtra’s operations in Europe, Africa and the Middle East.

Valtra ranks first in terms of employee initiatives for third year in a row in Finland

08.05.2007

Finland’s JTO School of Management has awarded Valtra for the third year in a row for its success in generating feedback from employees.

Valtra succeeds well in 2006 despite tougher markets

06.03.2007

Valtra, one of AGCO Corporation´s core brands, had a very good year in 2006.

Next generation of the professional Valtra T Series: More productive, versatile and comfortable than ever

18.01.2007

The next generation Valtra T Series has been designed to meet the needs of today’s professional farmers and contractors. The new tractor is the proud successor of the classic 8000 Series and the original T Series.

AGCO’s new R&D Centre for Valtra brand in Suolahti, Finland

18.01.2007

Investments worth more than seven million euros (approx. USD 9 million) have been made at Valtra in Suolahti. The investments include a new 4000 square metre Engineering Centre and machining centres for transmission production.