Machinery Matters: Powerful take off for new tractors

The range comes in three models: the TT4.55, TT4.65 and TT4.75, producing engine powers from 41.25 kilowatt to 56.75kW.

Since its introduction, New Holland has delivered more than 2300 units, making it one of the most popular products launched in the Australian market to date.

The new line up is suited to a wide range of agricultural tasks, including front loader activities, hauling and power take off (PTO) work.

The TT4 models are powered by FPT Industrial's S8000 turbocharged mechanical fuel injection engines.

The 2.9-litre engines have two valves per cylinder and offer maximum torque of up to 300 newton metres. They use Tier 3 technology to meet engine emission standards.

Running the "eco" PTO at 540 revs per minute, but at a lower engine working speed than a standard PTO-rated speed, helps reduce fuel consumption.

A new 12 by 12 transmission is offered standard throughout the range and is enhanced with the addition of a dash-mounted synchronised shuttle control.

This dash-mounted lever can be operated without removing the hand from the steering wheel, enhancing safety and improving loader productivity.

An optional 20 by 20 creeper transmission is available for all models, with speeds as low as 0.27 kilometres an hour to suit specialist activities and precision applications.

The capacity of the dedicated implement pump is 52 litres a minute, ensuring the required hydraulic performance when carrying out demanding applications, including front loader and hay and forage work.

New Holland AP Plus loaders have been developed for the TT4 tractor range.

They have mechanical level lift systems which protect against "rollback" and are designed to meet the stringent standards of the Tractor and Machinery Association of Australia Code of Practice for Supply and Manufacture of Front End Loaders.

According to industry data specialists DataMotive, Polaris has led the Australian all-terrain vehicle and side-by-side market in May with a 25.9 per cent market share result, increasing its year-to-date market share to 22.9pc.

Polaris posted a 31pc market share result in Queensland, 26.8pc in NSW and 20.8pc in Victoria.

This was in addition to a 29.7pc share in the Northern Territory and 30.9pc share in South Australia.

Polaris took 57.7pc of the Australian utility side-by-side market, lifting its year-to-date share of the segment to 49.2pc.

The company's Ranger 900 Diesel was Australia's number one side-by-side and the sixth highest selling vehicle in the Australian all-terrain vehicle market during May.