For today’s modern farmers and contractors, high-speed transport is a fundamental part of daily life. Whether you are travelling between clients or between distant fields, you will appreciate the impressive road handling of a GENESIS® T8 tractor. Outstanding visibility, precision Auto Command™ speed control and a range of braking options make it a true road cruiser.
In order to deliver enhanced turning performance, the brake assist feature has been developed for GENESIS® T8 tractors. As soon as the turn is initiated, a controlled braking force is applied to the rear inside wheel to assist in delivering tighter turns.
The optional CustomSteer™ function puts you in control of steering wheel inputs. Through the IntelliView™ 12 monitor or via a dedicated switch, you can control how many turns of the wheel are required for lock-to-lock functionality. If you want to perform tight turns, say when turning on the headland, you can program the tractor to deliver lock-to-lock turning with as few as one complete steering wheel revolution instead of the standard four, saving you time and effort.
The GENESIS® T8 is equipped with an engine exhaust brake that is activated by a foot pedal. The Auto Command transmission ratio can also be manually locked while braking for added safety. Pushing the shuttle button on the CommandGrip™ multifunction handle in the direction of travel will lock the transmission ratio. This provides increased engine braking, but also allows the tractor and trailer to slow at the same rate, avoiding the risk of a jack-knife situation on slippery surfaces.
Operators can check the pressure of up to 16 tyres with the tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS). Sensors on each tyre transmit via wireless to an antenna within the cab roof. For each tyre the operator can input the ideal working pressure for a specific task. The pressure values are saved against the implement name within the IntelliView™ 12 monitor, so you only need to store settings once. An on-screen warning then alerts the operator if the pressures are not in line with the ideal value. The TPMS benefits operational efficiency, warning if the pressures are set incorrectly, and provides an early warning of any potential punctures on a trailer, for example.