Landini has introduced a Techno version of its PowerMondial tractor to broaden its appeal to farmers.

Equipped to suit operators who want a modern tractor with a robust-but-simple transmission, the PowerMondial Techno still shares most of its features with the higher specification Top version – not least, the spacious four-post cabin with good all-round visibility.

“We’re adding this simpler-specced version to meet demand from operators who don’t need the power shuttle and powershift transmission used in the Top version,” says product specialist Eamon Howden. “It will also appeal to operators with a keen budget because the lesser spec obviously comes at a lower price.”

All three existing power outputs – 92hp, 102hp and 110hp – will be available with the Techno specification. The Perkins four-cylinder engine is unchanged, using simple mechanical fuel injection and after-cooled turbocharging.

With the Techno, however, the engine drives through a simpler transmission with a synchro shuttle used for changing direction instead of a power-shuttle. Also, there are 15 forward and reverse speeds (or 20×20 with the creep option installed) rather than the Top version’s 36×12 with three-speed powershift.

The Techno version comes with mechanical three-point hitch control in place of an electronic unit – but still with lower link draft sensing.

Twin assister rams are fitted as standard to give the same 5650kg of lift capacity. Optional ground-driven pto is also available with the two-speed 540/1000rpm system when the creep box is added and a front hitch and pto can be added to the Techno as well as the Top.

A heavy-duty push-back pick-up hitch is also part of the standard Techno package, making it easier for drivers to line up tractor and implement drawbars.

Drivers still get air conditioning as standard but with conventional rather than automatic climate control.

PowerMondial Techno list prices are around £5700 less than for the higher-specification Top model – 100 (92hp) £37,179; 110 (102hp) £37,855; and 115 (110hp) £39,120.