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Tractor Engineering Solution

From first concept up to Start of Production - meeting time and cost targets

Flexible application diversity in a cost effective manner, productivity increase including precision as well as sustainability are driving the industry.

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The Challenge

Application diversity leads to many variants

  • How can I manage application diversity in a cost effective manner?
  • How does the future powertrain have to look like in the off –road industry?

 

New technologies electrification

  • Which types of electrification are most advanced for the agricultural industry?
  • How to deal with the diversity of tractor and implement producers concerning electrification approaches?

 

Process Optimization

  • How to use electrification in order to optimize power supply at the implement?
  • How to successfully use autonomous driving solutions considering tractor and implement control?

The AVL Solution

AVL offers all services supporting the whole development life cycle of an agricultural tractor up to start of production and beyond. AVL guarantees an optimized tractor development process by using solutions based on the customer needs. Due to modular platform concepts and a strict design of the cost process AVL ensures optimum production costs. Understanding customer’s needs and the operation of the vehicle is how AVL can provide successful solutions.

The Added Value

  • Dedicated team of high level tractor experts
  • Advanced technology solutions for future optimized tractor and implement systems
  • Clearly defined development process, time and costs
  • Solutions based on customer needs

References

  • Complete tractor development up to start of production and support even after that
  • Powertrain developments for tractors, construction equipment and industrial purpose
  • Cabin Development including HMI terminal
  • Numerous engine development projects for tier/stage 3 and 4
  • Transmission projects from synchronized, CVT, powershift/shuttle, AMT to dual clutch systems
  • Development of control systems for engines, transmissions, integrated drivetrains and vehicle controls
  • Plant and Production Engineering for transmission and engine
  • Homologation of European Tractors

Details

Tractor Development Process

 

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