Challenger Ag Tractor Sets World Discing Record using OmniSTAR HP

In September 2007, a standard production Challenger MT875B tracked tractor, working with a 14 meter wide set of Gregoire Besson XXL discs, set a new world record, cultivating 644 hectares in 24 hours.

The event took place in Timisoara, Romania. The Auto-Guide system used OmniSTAR HP positioning services to maximize productivity, even in poor visibility conditions.

Some world record figures:

Total area covered: 644 ha
Overall work rate: 26,8 ha/h
Total fuel used: 2846 litres
Overall fuel usage: 118.6 litres/h
Fuel / area: 4,42 litres/ha
Average fwd speed: 19,2 kph
Average depth: 12 cm

For more information and photos of the record setting event, please visit the Challenger World Record page on the internet.