4 wheel braking with oil immersed Knott rear brakes providing essential stopping power for trailer & loader work, while the latest Bosch electronic hydraulics with lower link sensing, 3 D/A spools and 5.8 tonnes lift capacity offer significant productivity increases, particularly for smaller farms. The Carraro front axle with 55 steering angle allied to the synchro-shuttle transmission makes the 8641 an ideal loader tractor too and even the front mudguards come standard too.

For the operator, the high specification cab provides an excellent level of driver comfort with Grammer seat and a full size passenger seat. All-round visibility is excellent and the proven mechanical transmission and simple controls make the Forterra easy to operate.

As Glyn Webb, MD of Zetor UK, comments, “The Forterra is reliable and low maintenance yet comprehensively equipped and extremely versatile. Sales have increased significantly during 2005 as customers recognise the good value