Versatile tractors are powered by
engines made by Cummins, which gets a
big chunk of the credit for fuel efficiency
gains, according to Adam Reid, Versatile
marketing manager. Then Versatile ensures
these engines work seamlessly with the
electronic systems of the Versatile tractors.
Cummins says that optimal fuel efficiency
is continuously achieved by full-authority
electronic control of the HPCR
fuel system. This enables multiple injection
events with very high fuel injection
pressure across all rpm speeds, resulting
in cleaner combustion and improved
engine response.
Versatile is meeting the interim Tier 4
emissions standards by having a diesel
particulate filter attached to the engine,
which Reid says will be more efficient for
farmers. Versatile tractors are now going
through the Nebraska test labs. Previously,
these tractors had not been tested
at the Nebraska lab.
