2018 Deutz Fahr Agroplus 315

The Agroplus range consists of four models with different engine powers: 315, 320, 410 and 420. Reliable, competitively priced and economical to run: ideal as the main tractor in a small to medium farm, or as an intelligent and effective addition to supplement an existing equipment pool of more powerful machines for a large, complex farming enterprise. Its short wheelbase and impressive steering angle (55 degrees for 4WD versions and 70 degrees for 2WD versions) make it the ideal choice for working in very confined, maze-like spaces. Agroplus also boasts an extraordinary weight/power ratio, making it one of the best choices available for open field applications.

All Agroplus models share the same extraordinary structural sturdiness made possible by a cylinder block design with stiffener ribs and passages for the rocker rods incorporated in the casting. Agroplus tractors are powered by Euro III A engines in a variety of different configurations: with three or four cylinder versions and with simple turbo or turbo-intercooler forced induction. What makes these engines so special is the unique and extraordinary SDF injection system, which uses an individual injection pump for each cylinder, for instantaneous injection times and very high injection pressures (up to 1200 bar) for maximised performance and fuel economy. These engines also use HRT technology - a hydraulic tappet system which optimises the injection of fuel into the combustion chamber. During engine starts while the engine oil is still cold, the system increases valve lift slightly to advance the injection timing, optimising engine efficiency right from the start of the day and in any weather conditions, and eliminating the unpleasant white exhaust smoke typically produced by engines under cold starting conditions. The system also lets the driver set and store engine speeds for specific operations. Whenever an application calls for a constant engine speed, the governor automatically maintains the preset engine speed value. The results are increased productivity - with quicker headland turns - and less driver fatigue. The Agroplus 410 also includes an Overboost function, which increases maximum power from 85 hp/63 kW to 95 hp /70 kW, while the 420 PL GS model is offered with the Overpower function, which supplements power output up to 95 hp/70 kW when using PTO powered implements and during transport usage.

xtraordinary speed control is endured by a transmission with five gears, three ranges (with supercreeper gear) and three power shift ratios, for a remarkable forty-five forward and reverse speeds in all. The three-stage Powershift transmission ensures quick gear shifting action and varies the ratio used in relation to demand, offering two significant benefits, by both compensating for changes in load and maintaining an optimum engine speed. Hydraulic reverse shuttle with adjustable response for immediate, smooth direction inversions. For total safety, the control lever of the reverse shuttle, situated under the steering wheel, also has a neutral position. The Comfort Clutch feature maximises driver comfort by permitting gear shifts by simply pressing a button and without using the clutch: the function also ensures that gear shifts are always performed quickly and smoothly, which is indispensable especially for transport applications.