Promising more gears, functionality and convenience, we try out Massey Ferguson’s latest addition to its Global tractor series, which can now be specified with a semi-powershift transmission.
Eagle-eyed viewers may recall this is not the first time we have test driven Massey Ferguson’s 5711 Global Series tractor, so why are we at it again?
In our previous test of the tractor, it was up against four equivalent 110hp competitors in a five-way group comparison test, of which it came out very well. However, at the time the tractor was only available with a basic, but very good 12 by 12 synchromesh transmission. And although we liked the gearbox a lot, we felt a few more ratios and a bit more functionality would not go a miss, even on a relatively basic tractor like the Global.
And so too did the market it seems, with enough demand to spur Massey Ferguson into introducing a new gearbox option. While we suggested the addition of a ‘splitter’ might be the answer, MF went one better and has since introduced a 16 by 16-speed, semi-powershift transmission.
So, to a relatively low-spec tractor like the Global Series is it a welcome addition, or is it over the top?
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