New Holland upgrades graders with new low profile cab

New Holland upgrades its best-selling graders with a new low profile cab that eliminates transport limitations and the introduction of the FleetForce telematics system.

The New Holland F Series, produced at its Berlin factory, are the best-selling graders in Europe, with more than one customer in three preferring them to others for their controllability and best-in-class pulling capability. The new low profile cab and FleetForce telematics system that will be introduced at the forthcoming Bauma exhibition will further improve this industry leading range.

Easy transport with low profile cab

The new cab reduces the grader’s maximum height by 180mm, taking it down to just 3,060 mm. This improvement removes all transport limitations for both F106.7 and F156.7 models, whether they are fitted with 20- or 25-inch tyres.

The interior of the new cab is more spacious than its predecessor and provides the operator with a comfortable workstation with adjustable seat and the option of four working positions for the control console. The larger glazed at the front and floor-to-ceiling glass on both sides ensure unobstructed all round visibility. The ROPS/FOPS compliant cab is mounted on the rear frame, ensuring the operator moves in the travel direction and is aware of the articulation angle at all times.

Easy fleet management with FleetForce telematics system

The F106.7 and F156.7 graders are available with the Advanced version of New Holland’s FleetForce telematics system with a 3-year subscription. FleetForce provides the fleet manager with location, performance and maintenance information from each unit, making it easy to manage the fleet without leaving their desk. Maintenance plans can be synchronised automatically with the dealer, so that they run smoothly and the fleet is kept in top condition at all times. FleetForce also provides performance data such as engine load, fuel consumption and Can-Bus based reports, so that the fleet manager will be able to detect immediately if a unit is not operating at its best. It also enables geo-fencing the machines, so that an e-mail alert is sent if one is taken out of the jobsite or used without authorisation.