Electronic front linkage

The entire weight of the front mower is supported on its sliding plates. The high pressure on the ground reduces the quality of grass and silage and is very rough on the terrain itself.

The load sensor on the EFH control valve detects the ground pressure exerted by the front-mounted attachment and allows the operator to adjust the ground pressure from the cab. Lower ground pressure exerted by the mower means better mowing results and helps conserve the soil. The adjustable load on the front axle makes it easier to steer the tractor and increases safety on gradients and slopes.

On a standard front-mounted hoist, the height of the front-mounted implement is slaved to the position of the front wheels. However, those front wheels do not react to irregularities in the terrain surface until after the front-mounted implement. This means that the pressure is applied in the first instance to the implement, while the pressure applied to the wheels is reduced. This damages the turf being mowed and soils the mowed grass with earth.

The load sensor of the EFH automatically detects changes in the ground pressure exerted by the attachment on even ground, and raises or lowers the attachments accordingly to keep the pressure constant. This results in better grass quality, it protects the terrain, optimises steering characteristics and enhances ride comfort for the driver.