JCB Fastrac

The Fastrac is a tractor of the British manufacturer JCB, which is designed for constructive high speeds for transportation. Studies in European agriculture had shown that the share of road transport trips account for up to 70 percent of all tractor operations.

History of development

In 1987, JCB experimented with the "High Mobility Vehicle ," the first high-speed tractor. For the JCB Land Power Ltd. Founded the company in 1989, as the tractor should be built in its own factory in Cheadle in Great Britain.

In 1990, the first Fastrac was presented at the Smithfield Show in London. It reaches a speed of up to 64 km / h on the road. Said wheels are all the same size, the cabin is located in the center of the vehicle. The tractor built on a truck -like chassis has a full suspension on both axles (rear with level control ) and for the purpose of good cooling outboard discs. It can be used just as well in addition to transport tasks in the field work. The tractor has ever a three-point linkage and PTO front and rear (with the weights of up to five and a half tons in rear and three tons can be lifted in the front-mounted ), all-wheel drive as standard, and a 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine Perkins with 125 or 145 PS. The gearbox has three groups each having six forward gears and a group of six reverse gears.

The first Fastrac came in 1991 to the market. He filled the by adjusting the production of the MB -Trac left by Mercedes -Benz gap in the market. In 1995 there were four models with 115, 148, 168 and 188 hp.

In 1996, JCB brought the Quadtronic out at the Fastrac 1115 with 123 hp and 1135 with 148 hp, which will automatically change as needed between two- and four-wheel steering.

1998, the 1100 series has been upgraded and renamed in 2000, in addition came the Fastrac 2150 with 198 HP on the market. The 3000 series replaced the 100 series from. She has a three-stage powershift transmission ( PowerShift ), thus increasing the number of courses increased to 54 forward and 18 reverse speeds. The three powershift steps can be changed in any gear without using the clutch.

In 2000 used JCB Fastrac in the Series 2000 and 3000 for the first time the so-called "Smooth Shift" transmission with auto- reverse shuttle and shuttle - button circuit. In particular, the construction of the clutch has been changed, resulting in a softer switching process (→ smooth ) and reduces wear. These are the Fastrac 3155 with 155 hp and 3185 with 185 hp.

As of 2001, ABS brake systems were available for all series.

2005 was presented at the Agritechnica 8250 with 250 PS (8.3 liter Cummins engine ) and the continuously variable, power-split transmission of Fendt. In this Fastrac - type rear axle has a tire with a larger diameter than the front axle.

2006 saw the introduction of the new 3000 series with two models (3200 and 3230 ) with 6.7-liter Cummins engines.

In 2007, JCB, the 7000 series at the Agritechnica in Hanover. This series has a Powershift transmission with 24 forward and 12 reverse gears and covers the power range from 170 hp to 270 hp. Furthermore, the design of the 8250 was adapted to the 7000 series. In the same year, the new 2000 series was introduced with the 2155 and 2170th

In September 2010, revised 3000 series was presented. It now comes the P- Tronic transmission (partial -powershift ) with 24/ 9 gears and three transmission modes ( Powershift, Autoshift and Drive) to use. The Drive mode allows the Fastrac like having a car to drive with automatic transmission, ie starting or stopping without using the clutch. In the two largest programs can be activated the "power boost" when needed, unlocks 30-40 hp additional engine performance.

In September 2011, revised 8000 series was presented. She now has a 8.6 -liter Sisu engine with SCR exhaust treatment. The series now consists of two models, the 8280 with 280 hp and 8310 with 310 hp. The 8250 has been deleted.

At Agritechnica in November 2011, again revised the 3000 series was presented. She got a 7.4 liter Sisu engine with SCR technology due to new emission regulations.

2013 was presented at the Agritechnica 4000 series, which should replace the 2000 series from 2014.

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