Transcript Why choose a Foton Tractor?

The Foton FT824 Tractor
www.foton.co.ke
Tried and Tested components
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Perkins 1004 Engine
LUK German clutch
Dana Italian Front axle 4WD
All tried and tested and in use in Africa.
Spare parts easily available countrywide.
Spares Parts are available!
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Foton.co.ke have imported all 195 spare parts
lines suggested by Foton China.
Genuine Foton spare parts are cheaper than for
most makes of tractors.
DHL express from China available if parts are
not in stock locally.
Most engine, clutch and front axle parts already
available elsewhere in Kenya already, at
competitive prices.
Lovol Perkins 1004 Engine
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Turbocharged 82Hp Lovol Perkins 1004 engine.
Made in Lovol in China, with Perkins technology.
Tested and extremely reliable, with spares
already available all over Kenya.
Full 82Hp power output even at high altitude.
Superior fuel economy to non-turbo engines.
Environmentally friendly lower carbon emissions
and smaller carbon “footprint”.
Compressor for
Air Brakes
Power steering pump
100 lt all metal
fuel tank
Alternator – heavy duty
Turbocharger
Hydraulic Pump
Starter motor
Clutch
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World famous German brand LUK clutch
Independent PTO clutch for greater
flexibility, safety and ease of operation.
Tested and reliable.
Spares readily available.
Gearbox and Differential
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8 Forward + 8 Reverse gears.
Easy gear lever layout: Fwd/Rev; Main
gearbox 1,2,3,4; Hi/Lo ratio transfer box.
Four pin differential for extra strength and
reliability, important for transport work.
Differential lock for extra traction.
Alternative 16 – 8 shuttle gearbox
Four Wheel Drive or 2WD
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4WD Front axle made by Dana.
Technologically advanced Italian design.
Built strong for Africa, tested worldwide.
Good turning circle.
Front drive shaft inside protective sleeve.
Alternatively Model 820 with 2WD only.
Easy access self
supporting bonnet
Extra big radiator
for better cooling
Front ballast weights
come as standard
Dana front axle
Hydraulics
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Separate power steering pump from main
hydraulic pump. Safer and more reliable.
Cat II 3 Point Linkage with draft and position
control for ploughing.
Tractor weights front and rear standard.
Two 2-way hydraulic valves for tipping trailers
and other trailed equipment.
All components very easily accessible for service,
even with cab in place.
Air Braking
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Optional but recommended.
Trailer braking a legal requirement for all
trailers used on public roads.
Engine driven compressor and air receiver.
Quick coupling for trailers.
Can also be used to blow out your
radiator, clean your air filter, and pump up
tires away from any workshop!
Air Brakes - big air reservoir
Quick coupling for air brakes
Two 2-way hydraulic valves
Oil immersed sealed
brakes for long life
Dual heavy duty lift rams easily accessible.
540 / 1000 rpm PTO shaft
Cab
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Easy access with flat floor and well laid out controls for
safety and comfort.
Air conditioning optional.
Safe working environment. Quiet, protected from
chemical sprays, and roll-over accidents.
Less stress leads to proven improvements in worker
efficiency and better equipment care lead to lower
running costs.
Very good all round visibility and big mirrors and good
lights placed high on the cab improve safety.
Improved labour relations: be a market leader!
Air conditioning - optional
Large
Rear
view
mirrors
Good lights front & rear
Heavy duty wiper
Excellent all round visibility
Easy access to cab
from both sides
Fwd / Rev gear
1,2,3,4 gears
Throttle control
PTO
Clutch
Fully Adjustable seat
PTO 540/100
selector
Handbrake
2 WD / 4 WD
lever
Hi / Lo range gear
lever (Hidden)
Diff lock pedal
Convenient Flat
Floor with Easy
access
Purchase Price
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Foton Europard FT824, Perkins Engine, 4WD,
Dana front axle, German LUK dual stage clutch,
540/1000rpm PTO, 8 + 8 shuttle shift gearbox,
complete with air conditioned cab, air brakes,
front and rear ballast weights, tow hitch.
All above items are included in the price!
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Price Kshs 1.98 million
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Lower Hourly running costs
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Assume that your tractor does 10,000 hours
over 8 years, or 1250 hours annually, at 14%
interest rates.
If it costs 3m the fixed cost per hour of the
capital and interest repayment is 447/=
If it costs 2m the fixed cost per hour of the
capital and interest repayment is 298/=
Repayment of Capital invested
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Assume that interest rates are 14% and you
plan to repay both the capital and interest over
3 years.
If your tractor costs 3 million, you will repay
1,280,000 for each of 3 years.
If your tractor costs 2 million you will repay
853,333/40 for each of 3 years.
You save 426,666/60 per year!
Foton Europard FT824 with fully laden 6 row pneumatic precision planter
Buy new not reconditioned
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New tractor has a much longer working life.
New tractor has fewer breakdowns & less
downtime.
New tractor has more efficient engine design,
saving fuel costs.
New tractor has lower spares and repairs costs.
New tractor has less demand on workshop
resources.
New tractor has better resale value.
Foton Europard FT824 repays your investment fast …
and keeps repaying it over and over again !
Foton Europard - versatile and cost effective for every farm application
The Foton Range
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Foton tractors range from 25Hp to more
than 250Hp in power.
Many accessories are available for Foton
tractors such as implements, mowers,
bailers, buckets, back hoes and much else.
Foton Lovol manufacture many other
machines such as earth moving
equipment, please enquire for details.
Contact us …
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Foton Sales +254 722 327718, or office
numbers +254 720 441819.
Visit our website www.foton.co.ke
Email us [email protected]
Our head office is at Gogar Farm, Rongai, near
Nakuru. Entrance next to Rongai Police station.
For a demonstration come and see Foton
tractors in action for yourself!