The four-model range being introduced in to the Australian market includes three agricultural models, and one scraper model. The line-up develops maximum outputs ranging from 450hp (336kW) to 615hp (458kW).

New Holland Australia high horsepower tractor product manager Marc Smith, said the introduction of the Auto Command Transmission, previously only available in the T7 and T8 ranges of tractors, cements New Holland’s focus on ease of operation and intuitive ability to complete a multitude of tasks across a variety of applications.

The Auto Command transmission provides seamless speed changes and commonality across the New Holland range.

The award-winning SideWinder II armrest with fully integrated IntelliView IV ultra-wide color touchscreen and CommandGrip multifunction handle are now also avaialble on the T9.

The CommandGrip handle, which puts the most frequently-used functions at the operator’s fingertips, also uses force-based logic to control the tractor’s speed and acceleration.

Four points of optimised efficiency where the transmission drives through a full mechanical connection have been engineered to perfectly match the most frequently used speeds during draft work, secondary cultivation activities, high speed in-field work and transport activities. Advanced double clutch control further enhances efficiency.

Automated efficiency features allow the operator to dial in the desired working speed and the T9 will then take care of the rest, optimizing engine speed to reduce fuel consumption. A power take off mode ensures that shaft speed is maintained through varying load conditions while the Cruise mode will take the T9 up to the target speed at the push of a button.

In transport, top speed is 40km/h with the engine doing 1650rpm. Auto Command also offers the advanced Active StopStart safety feature that prevents the tractor moving backwards or forwards when it is brought to a standstill on a gradient, even with a heavy load.

More details at your nearest New Holland dealer.