Owning an Austoft cane harvester just got sweeter.
The highly-anticipated Austoft 9000 has launched and offers a more powerful engine, intelligent hydraulic system and features for a greater harvesting capacity, at a lower operating cost.
OPERATION CAB
- Best in Class in visibility
- Improved ergonomic
- Intuitive Layout of commands
COOLING SYSTEM
- Improved reliability
- Better cooling performance
- Easier service
REAR CHASSIS
- Stronger - Longer service life
- Non-structural bolted hydraulic tanks
FRONT CHASSIS
- Stronger - Longer service life
- Easier serviceability
- Better stability (front suspension cylinder)
ELEVATOR
- Lighter
- Higher transport capacity
- Better serviceability
POWERTRAIN
- Lower fuel consumption
- Longer engine life
- Increased engine power
HARVESTING SYSTEM
- Feed Rate Control - Feeding automation
- Higher harvesting capacity
- Better efficiency
PIONEER SYSTEM IN THE FIELD – Autoguidance and Telematics
Amongst the various new technologies offered by the Austoft 9000 to increase efficiency in the field includes the renowned AFS Autoguidance system and AFS Connect 4G telematics.
The AFS Autoguidance system driven by GPS in the field has numerous benefits:
- Increases productivity with reduced losses
- Better traffic control
- Lower fuel consumption
- Easier operation and reduced operator fatigue.
The AFS Connect 4G telematics system for the first time will now be factory fitted in Austoft 9000 cane harvesters and will include the first 3 years of subscription (data transfer signal subscription via cell phone ) as standard on delivery. The system allows you to connect the harvester to the AFS Connect telematic portal, a platform for the integrated management of your business. The portal brings together tools for:
- Fleet Monitoring
- Agronomic Management
- Data Management
- Transfer of data from cloud to Plant’s management system, ERP or BI.
McDonald Murphy Machinery, Mackay is an accredited AFS dealership
FOR AFS ADVICE CONTACT:
Owen Rippingale
Advanced Farming Systems Specialist
ph: 0437 946 736
