Multipurpose tractor Pfanzelt Pm Trac

With the unveiling of the Pm Trac at the Agritechnica trade fair in Hannover in November 2004, Pfanzelt set new standards in the design of system tractors. Nine years later, with the presentation of the Pm Trac 2380, the first 3rd generation model, a completely new vehicle was unveiled.

Versatility is its strength - working comfort and ease of use are its virtues. Visually, the Pm Trac has remained virtually unchanged. However, the technology in the new vehicle chassis has undergone extensive development.

• Deutz engine with 180 or 235 hp 
• variaDRIVE continuously variable split transmission, up to 50 km/h (max. speed with reduced engine speed)
• Hydraulic system with 160 l/min (optional 220 l/min and additional power pack directly on the gearbox PTO) at 210 bar
• New software and touchscreen operator terminals for machine control

The pneumatically sprung cabin developed by Pfanzelt enables a quiet and low-vibration work.

With more than 7 m² of glass, the view of the working environment has been further enhanced. The driver has an even better view of his working area, which facilitates work and increases work safety.

The driver finds a relaxed and ergonomic seat and working position on the 350° electrically rotating operator's platform. When working in the forest, the steering column is quickly and easily folded towards the side. All important controls rotate with the seat and are therefore always within easy reach.

The Pfanzelt XXL cabin was specially created to meet the demands of our customers - little vibration when working in standing timber as well as maximum driving comfort at 50 km/h on the road.

Due to the changed cabin position towards the middle of the vehicle, additional equipment can be placed in the rear body space using the Pfanzelt system mount (PSA). It is located directly above the rear axle and therefore optimally designed for the load and the vehicle's centre of gravity.

A special quick-change system allows the implements to be changed without tools within shortest intervals. The assembly or disassembly of the crane and winch takes less than 20 minutes.

With the tail attachment bay with rear power lift other working implements such as boom-mounted mowing machines can be operated in combination with an additional green shoulder mower or flail mower. The Pfanzelt system mounting serves in the Pm Trac as the carrying frame. The extreme forces generated during the operation of heavy forwarding cranes or mowing booms are absorbed via the bearing frame and dissipated in a controlled fashion.

Pfanzelt’s carefully designed service concept begins with easy access to the radiator and engine compartment for cleaning. The vehicle cab can be tipped up for easy access to the remaining machinery compartment. The loading crane and cable winch can be removed in a matter of minutes, exposing the remainder of the chassis.

The floor pan of the tractor can be additionally opened via a cable winch. This means that one person can safely work on his own.

The Pm Trac II has been mounted on a vehicle chassis from a leading tractor manufacturer. The frame was, however, originally designed for agricultural use and as a result had to be redesigned for use in forestry applications. With the new production series of the Pm Trac III, a completely new vehicle chassis has now been developed. The basis is a vehicle frame that has been designed from scratch for forestry use. The new front axle, in the form of a sliding tube axle with hydraulic suspension and automatic immobilisation, also constitutes an integral part of the new chassis. As soon as the Pm Trac comes to a halt, the hydraulic suspension is automatically locked. The vehicle now achieves a degree of stability that was previously only attainable by special forestry tractors.

The quiet running and powerful 6-cylinder DEUTZ engine in the Pm Trac models 2380.5 and 2385.5 with 133 or 174 kW satisfies highest performance requirements with a minimum of fuel and total operating costs.

Equipped with a modern and powerful exhaust gas aftertreatment system, the Pm Trac meets the limits of the EU Tier V emissions standard. For exhaust gas cleaning, a powerful state-of-the-art SCR injection system is used in addition to the externally cooled exhaust gas recirculation.

The operator can rapidly reach working locations or change between them with a permitted road speed of 50 km/h and a transmission suited for road use, and all without requiring an expensive transporter. Even in combination with a forwarding trailer or a trailer-chipper, the vehicle can still be driven on public roads.

The lighting systems and mudguards required for road use can be easily and rapidly removed for forestry operations. The four mudguards that are mounted with a snap-on system are in this case detached from the vehicle. The indicator lights and headlights are concealed behind protective panels.

For long and short timber forwarding, the rear mounting space, which is located directly above the rear axle, is used for mounting the cable winch and forest crane. Depending on the area of application,
a rear crane (low column) or a loading crane (high column) can be set up with a favourable centre of gravity.

With Pfanzelt's system mount, the different types of cranes and the forestry winches can quickly and easily be assembled and disassembled.