Transmission
12+12 or 16+16 gears.
The fully mechanical and completely synchronised speed change system guarantees high levels of reliability and efficiency, maximising the power transferred to the wheels and limiting fuel consumption, irrespective of working conditions, while also increasing towing capacity. The fully mechanical and completely synchronised speed change system guarantees high levels of reliability and efficiency, maximising the power transferred to the wheels and limiting fuel consumption, irrespective of working conditions, while also increasing towing capacity. All Series 3 models are equipped with a 3 x 4 speed gearbox with shuttle as standard, offering a total of 12 forward and 12 reverse gear ratios, which allow the machine to be operated at a forward speed of just 0.96 km/h (0.87 km/h in the case of the 3050 Narrow version) at the lowest gear ratio and the engine running at full speed, and a top speed of 30 km/h with the engine at partial capacity, so as to limit noise, vibration and fuel consumption.
For applications that require ultra-low speeds, the machines may also be equipped with an optional super-creeper gear, which, in addition to increasing the number of available gear ratios to 16 + 16, makes it possible to achieve speeds of just 260 metres per hour (230 metres/h in the case of the 3050 Narrow version). The gearbox control levers are positioned ergonomically under the steering wheel. To optimise traction under the most difficult conditions, simultaneous 100% locking of both differentials is standard on all models, complete with an electro-hydraulic control system.