A COMPLETELY NEW PRODUCT LINE UP

Merlo S.p.A is taking part in Agritechnica 2013 with an impressive number of new products that underline the company vocation as a constant technological leader. On its stand, C15 - Hall 6, visitors will be able to see not only new products, but also the birth of a completely new generation of product with contents that are innovative in terms of their design, engineering and production. A huge step forward, to guarantee the highest level of automation in the production process (delivering top quality products) and make all the best technologies available for the entire range.

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An innovative manufacturing method and brand new products, that Merlo will disclose here in Germany – a country
where the brand is the telehandler market leader – at the dawn of its golden jubilee: the company was established in 1964 by Amilcare Merlo and his sister Natalina Merlo, and has been designing the future for 50 years.

The driving values behind the new product line-up were:
- Safety;
- Effi ciency
- Versatility;
- Comfort

Suspended cab: a unique Merlo product for premium comfort
Merlo is the only telehandler manufacturer able to offer a suspended cab system. With the new range, this feature will be available for the whole product line-up. The Merlo mission is to offer high-standard features that every customer can benefi t from. The suspended cab is equipped with a hydro-pneumatic system. The suspension system is so accurate and effi cient that the cab literally seems to levitate when the operator switches on the system. All chassis vibration is absorbed by the system, and the operator benefi ts from a higher comfort level; the difference compared with a non-suspended cab is immediatel y felt.

The accurate design and fi rst-class soundproofi ng materials adopted, as well as the suspended cab system, guarantee improved comfort in terms of low noise levels and vibrations as well.

New MCVTronic transmission: productivity boost
Another fundamental feature that will be available across the whole range is the brand new MCVTronic transmission. It is built in-house, following the company’s strategy to design and manufacture highly technological components directly affecting key telehandler performance.

The new hydrostatic transmission is designed with two hydrostatic motors. At low speeds, they work together to ensure the maximum torque (28% higher than conventional hydrostatic transmissions). During transport operations, one motor is automatically disengaged by the system to ensure better hydrostatic effi ciency. In this way, all the hydrostatic power fl ows to the remaining motor, which generates a top speed of 50 kph (where allowed).

This solution allows smooth and constant acceleration without torque interruption, even during heavy working situations, thereby saving time and increasing productivity.

Tilting & Levelling: the right position in any condition
To increase productiveness and work safety, also the Tilting and tilting+levelling features will be available across the range. When purchasing the telehandler, customers will also be able to request the tilting function separate from levelling, for maximum fl exibility. In this case too, Merlo is the only telehandler manufacturer able to offer the tilting function for agricultural applications; this new solution will extend its range in comparison with its competitors.

The New Product line-up
Merlo offers the most complete range of telehandlers for agriculture in the world, covering farmers’ every possible need with more than 50 products, each one engineered for a specifi c customer requirement (see image 1). Starting from the two product families – Turbofarmer (image 2) and Multifarmer (image 3) - the products on show will renew and further widen our product range, strengthening Merlo’s position as one of the world’s leading telehandler manufacturers.

New Turbofarmer range
At Agritechnica, Merlo will be presenting the fi rst models of the new Turbofarmer range divided into two families: Heavy-Duty (TF50.8, TF45.8, TF45.11) and Medium-Duty (40.7).

Turbofarmer Heavy-Duty family: the TF50.8T
The Turbofarmer family is Merlo’s best-seller range in the agricultural sector, widely appreciated for its versatility and performance.
This very popular range will be completed by the Heavy-Duty version, Turbofarmer 50.8, on show at the Merlo stand.

The Turbofarmer TF50.8T is equipped with a tier IIIB engine with 155hp, a mechanical PTO with 135hp output, a 20-ton trailer hitch, an external hydraulic system and a swinging drawbar. Its main purpose is to meet agricultural, dairy farming and cattle operations thanks to its versatility, performance and manoeuvrability.

The 8-metre telescopic boom and 5-ton lift capacity are ideal for material handling. New innovative features have been developed for haulage and for trailed implement activities such as disc harrowing, PTO operations with trailed implements such as cutter-mixer wagon, pneumatic seeder, mowers, sprayers, round balers etc.

The Turbofarmer 50.8 is also ideal for biogas activities as it has sturdy, fast and user-friendly telehandlers. The heavy-duty family will be completed with a further two models – the TF45.8T and the TF45.11T. They are all identifi ed with a “T” to indicate that the Tilting version will be standard.

Turbofarmer Medium-Duty family: the TF40.7

With the new TF40.7, Merlo further improves one of its best-selling models in terms of features and performance.
The New TF40.7 displays the potential of the new industrial philosophy introduced by Merlo. Thanks to Merlo technological know-how, facilities and options, it can be fully customised.

It can be equipped with two engines (120hp or 155hp) and a mechanical PTO (this is an additional feature compared with the previous model).

It offers the same features as the previous TF40.7, such as suspended cab, tilting, levelling and CVTronic. The specifi cations mentioned above will ensure maximum safety and minimum fuel consumption (MCDC & EPD will be standard).

Multifarmer concept
The fi rst Multifarmer machine was launched in the year 2000 and, ever since, it has played an important role in the
Merlo product range and in the worldwide agricultural scenario, as it was the fi rst telehandler to be equipped with a rear mechanical PTO, hydraulic lift, 3-point linkage and external hydraulic system.

The above-mentioned features allowed the use of suspended agricultural implements - the same ones fi tted on conventional tractors.

Milestones Project
Thanks to its unique characteristics, the Multifarmer was one of the twelve products chosen by the DLV publishing house as part of its twelve-month coordinated campaign - “Milestones in Agricultural Engineering” - to identify the most infl uential agricultural machines of all time.

Merlo Multifarmer is the only telehandler included in the ranking list, thanks to its innovative design and versatility. The new Multifarmer 40.9 will therefore be shown on both the Merlo stand and in Hall 7 (dedicated to the Milestones project).

Multifarmer Heavy-Duty: the 40.9
Thanks to Merlo’s experience with Multifarmer products, it has now developed a brand new model called Multifarmer 40.9.

It follows the same concept as the original Multifarmer, based on versatility to suit a wide variety of Heavy-Duty tasks from material handling to fi eld operations and transport activities. It will be manufactured according to a new approach based on modularity to ensure high quality and production fl exibility – Merlo’s next major manufacturing evolution.

Multifarmer 40.9 will be the Merlo fl agship at Agritechinca. As a telehandler it offers a 4-ton boom lifting capacity and 9-meter boom extension suitable for any farm activity. It is powered by a 156HP Stage3B/Tier4 interim 4-cylinder engine and will be equipped with a 7-ton rear hydraulic lift, electronically controlled with lower sensing draft control. Cat. III 3-point linkage, 135 HP rear PTO.

Four electronically-managed external control valves. Inside the cab, the main controls are located on a specifi c arm rest to ensure fi rst-class operating comfort. In addition to the above mentioned specifi cations, Multifarmer 40.9 can be ordered with a sliding hitch or D3, 20-ton hitch and a hydraulic or pneumatic trailer braking system for maximum performance.