Archive Article: 1998/12/11

11 December 1998

Batemans RB-Trac – first seen as a prototype at Sprays and Sprayers this year – is now in production. Powered by a 190hp 6-cylinder turbocharged engine, the addition of a three-point linkage extends the machines use from spreading operations to heavy cultivation tasks. A full powershift transmission offers speed ranges from 0.6kph to 50kph through use of a 4-split shift/36 gear electronic gearbox. Carrying capacity on the units flat deck is rated at 10t. Prices start at £56,000.