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Kai-Richard Schlichting
runs a substantial
contracting operation around
the town of Hindenburg, in the
Sachsen-Anhalt region of Germany.
Besides employing 25 permanent
staff, the business runs 15 tractors –
eight of which are Massey Ferguson
machines. This means he should be
well-qualified to comment on the
new MF 8600 Series.
"My initial impression was
extremely positive, proving to me
that we had made the right decision
in opting to use Massey Ferguson
within our company," Kai-Richard
Schlichting states. "Compared
to earlier models, the MF 8600
is a step forward in its extremely
successful development, which is
underlined by its provoking and
appealing design."
James Bolton
is a contractor
based in Somerset,
UK. He currently
owns a fleet of
Dyna-VT tractors,
which have helped
to run his business
for over 13 years.
"The MF 8600 is extremely
user-friendly, being simple
to understand and operate,"
he continues. "The switch
arrangement is simply and clearly
laid out – for example, it is now
very easy to operate the cruise
control setting on the console. In
addition, the cab is very spacious,
quiet, clearly laid-out
and comfortable."
Kai-Richard Schlichting has also
formed a highly positive view of
the SCR technology's potential to
reduce both diesel consumption
and emissions. "I think it makes
you feel good to be able to deliver
a full service to customers, while
at the same time contributing
something to the environment
and nature – which is what we
contractors live off at the end of
the day."
James says that when Dyna-VT
was introduced it was a real
turning point for tractor operators,
"We are busy all year round so
we need good, strong reliable
tractors. Dyna-VT gives us
productivity and comfort without
loss of torque and power."
"What both ourselves and our
customers particularly like is the
fuel economy and driveability.
Dyna-VT tractors are very easy and
comfortable to drive, even during
heavier road haulage applications.
Fuel efficiency is a major issue
for all farmers and contractors so
through the use of Dyna-VT, you
can always achieve good engine
speed and power whilst benefiting
from controlled fuel consumption."
There are numerous reasons why
Kai-Richard Schlichting
continues to invest in
Massey Ferguson tractors in
order to provide a round-the-clock
service 365 days a year.
High on the list is to be able to
call on good, flexible dealers.
"Everyone from the dealers
themselves, area managers and
demonstrators are always available
and ready to act, responding
quickly and constantly on hand to
help with problems," he says.
"As for the tractors, it is the
robustness of the extremely
powerful engine, the user-
friendliness and the diesel
consumption that continue to
astound us."
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