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The four-cylinder Valtra N series has long been a core offering for the brand. With six models from 105 horsepower (78kW) up to 165hp (123kW), or 200hp (149kW) with boost, this makes it one of the largest four-cylinders on the market.

We had the opportunity to spend some time on a new N134 Versu TwinTrac owned by the Carter family who run a beef farm in Coromandel, New Zealand. Currently undertaking a lot of development work on the property, the new Valtra has already clocked up a decent number of hours on a wide range of tasks.

On the day we caught up with it, Logan Carter was clearing land with a grapple on the loader and a Berti mulcher on the rear. Being a Twin Trac reverse steer model, it was proving ideal for the task: running in reverse with the operator positioned right above the mulcher and able to clearly see what was going on – it was fairly impressive to see in action.

ENGINE

Power for the Valtra N series range is provided by four-cylinder AGCO power engines. The three smaller