Brazil: Release of 1050 Fendt Vario
Agrishow 2016 was held from 25 to 29 April in Ribeirao Preto. The Fendt Vario 1000 was presented for the first time on the South American continent in this important fair of agricultural machinery.
The model 1050 Fendt Vario was first presented to Brazilian farmers and contractors in the stand of Massey Ferguson, AGCO brand group. The world’s largest Standard tractor was unveiled in a show that took place on the first day of the fair. Product managers and Eduardo Barbosa Ricardo Sousa presented the 500 hp tractor to a very interested audience.
Presentation of the 1050 Fendt Vario
The audience was particularly interested in the technical innovations of the German high horsepower tractor: starting with its sophisticated new features that can be seen, such as the camera on the hood, front wiper 300 ° and side of 220 ° and following the Fendt VarioDrive new transmission or the new engine concept Fendt iD low revs, which is unique in the agricultural sector.
Agriculture in Brazil
“Of the 372.9 million hectares available for agriculture in Brazil, currently being cultivated about 128 million hectares,” says Robert Crain, Senior Vice President of AGCO for North and South America, explaining the current situation of the agricultural economy in the largest country in South America. “Consequently, we perceive growth potential of the agricultural business in this country and we remain prepared to invest,” says Robert Crain. With its brands Massey Ferguson and Valtra, the AGCO group has a significant market share in South America. With more than 681 official dealers, the brands of AGCO group have a very strong presence in the South American subcontinent.
About Agrishow
Agrishow Brazil is the largest and most important fair of agricultural machinery in the South American subcontinent. More than 800 brands of agricultural machinery from 70 countries visitors were presented at a fairground of 440,000 m². More than 160,000 visitors came to Ribeirão Preto, which is 300 km north of São Paulo, during the five-day fair.
Source: AGCO
