THERE was a time when Massey Ferguson arguably ruled the waves in Australian agriculture.
Its tractors, headers and combine seeders were a popular pick with farmers.
And there is an indication, albeit, on a smaller scale, that Massey is making a comeback.
Take the Massey Ferguson 9500 Series combine harvesters, for example.
Since 2011, when the 9000 Series was introduced it has built a reputation for simplicity and capacity.
And according to AGCO, the latest 9505 Series builds on that reputation.
Three models are offered to cater for classes 6, 7 and 8 with each model powered by a Tier 4 Final AGCO POWER diesel engine.
The MF9525 is rated at 240kW (322hp) with a 297kW (398hp) maximum boost from a six-cylinder, 8.4 litre engine.
The MF9545 and MF9565 are powered by AGCO POWER seven-cylinder, 9.8L engines with the MF9545 rated at 280kW (375hp) and 336kW (451hp) maximum boost), while the MF9565 is rated at 343kW (460hp) and 366kW (490hp) maximum boost.
AGCO says the 9505 Series machines are designed for cleaner harvesting by joining Massey Ferguson's proven Trident processor with a new variable-speed hydraulic-drive fan, which is adjustable from 100 to 1350rpm.
The extended fan-speed range eliminates the need to switch pulleys to adjust for various crop types.
Up front, the 9505 Series combines have a variable-speed header drive with heavier-duty components to match the machine's new power ratings. The new drive system is more durable and has the V-Cool cooling system, which provides improved engine-heat rejection by positioning the radiator, hydraulic-cooling heat exchangers and the air-to-air intercooler in a V-shaped design below a variable-speed, hydraulically driven fan.