The new Massey Ferguson Hybrid combine, the MF 9280 DELTA, has won Combine - Machine of the Year 2010 at the Agritechnica Show. The coveted award, issued by an independent jury of leading German agricultural journalists, recognizes excellence of design and technical achievement.
The judges were especially impressed by its extremely economic, straightforward yet innovative design and industry leading features which include the impressive new 7 cylinder 496 hp AGCO SISU Power engine equipped with SCR technology, advanced HYPERFORMA threshing and separation technology, and the completely new VENTURI cleaning system.
Dieter Daenzer, from the panel of judges, said of the new Massey Ferguson Hybrid combine,
"The industry has been aware for some time that AGCO has committed substantial engineering and Research and Design resources into this machine. Everyone’s expectations have been high. We have to say that the new Massey Ferguson DELTA combine exceeds these expectations. It has the potential to raise harvesting productivity to a new level. "
The MF 9280 Delta Combine merges Massey Ferguson’s unrivalled experience in conventional threshing with its rotary separation expertise. Together this technology offers high capacity, an exceptional grain sample and low power requirements.
Adam Sherriff, Manager Powered Harvesting said,
"We are confident this combine will put us in the capacity stakes where it matters for large scale producers. Tests have shown the combine not only provides the performance, but uses 10% less fuel for the same output in equivalent conditions," added Mr. Sherriff.
"The new Massey Ferguson hybrid MF 9280 Delta combine is the product of significant investment in research and development and represents a big step forward in harvesting performance. The new combine will be available in autumn 2010 for the 2011 harvest season."
This award also reflects Massey Ferguson’s innovation and success in its introduction of clean, efficient engine technology which is also on display in its award winning MF 8600 series tractor range. These were the first tractors in the world to be brought to the market with SCR Technology. The MF 8600 Series incorporates AGCO SISU Power SCR engines and has become the benchmark for cleanliness of emissions and fuel efficiency. Previous awards include the 2009 Tractor of the Year Award, SIMA Show Golden Palm Award for Innovation 2009, Agro +Mash Expo Grand Prize for Innovation (Hungary), and a Gold Medal in the Demopark Innovations-Award in Germany.
Massey Ferguson MF 9280 Delta features include:
● Seven cylinder, 496hp (with boost) AGCO SISU Power 9.8 litre engine with e³ technology – the world’s first combine to use Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) with class leading economy.
● 9m wide PowerFlow header – proven to offer a huge increase in output as well as reduce losses
● New industry-leading high capacity, HyPerforma threshing and separation system:
- Hi-Inertia threshing system – proven as the most versatile design for consistent and gentle threshing in a range of crops and conditions
- Constant flow provides consistent feed for optimum performance
- New, unique Rotor Feeder for even feed and crop presentation without any restrictions to boost performance
● Hi-Separation rotors – large, 475mm diameter, 4.2m long rotors
● New, innovative Venturi Cleaning System handles huge throughputs and produces exceptional sample with low power requirement
● High capacity, Min-till chopper producing leading straw chop quality from 108 knives in eight rows
● New, Maxi-Spread chopper hood option for even straw distribution across full header width in heavy crops
● Spacious, cool cab combines comfort with class-leading Datavision terminal, easy to use controls and AutoGuide self-steering option.
