The Foton FT824 Tractor

1. The Foton FT824 Tractor www.foton.co.ke

2. Tried and Tested components • Perkins 1004 Engine • LUK German clutch • Dana Italian Front axle 4WD • All tried and tested and in use in Africa. • Spare parts easily available countrywide.

3. Spares Parts are available! • Foton.co.ke have imported all 195 spare parts lines suggested by Foton China. • Genuine Foton spare parts are cheaper than for most makes of tractors. • DHL express from China available if parts are not in stock locally. • Most engine, clutch and front axle parts already available elsewhere in Kenya already, at competitive prices.

5. Lovol Perkins 1004 Engine • Turbocharged 82Hp Lovol Perkins 1004 engine. • Made in Lovol in China, with Perkins technology. • Tested and extremely reliable, with spares already available all over Kenya. • Full 82Hp power output even at high altitude. • Superior fuel economy to non-turbo engines. • Environmentally friendly lower carbon emissions and smaller carbon “footprint”.

6. Compressor for Air Brakes Power steering pump 100 lt all metal fuel tank

7. Alternator – heavy duty Turbocharger Hydraulic Pump Starter motor

8. Clutch • World famous German brand LUK clutch • Independent PTO clutch for greater flexibility, safety and ease of operation. • Tested and reliable. • Spares readily available.

10. Gearbox and Differential • 8 Forward + 8 Reverse gears. • Easy gear lever layout: Fwd/Rev; Main gearbox 1,2,3,4; Hi/Lo ratio transfer box. • Four pin differential for extra strength and reliability, important for transport work. • Differential lock for extra traction. • Alternative 16 – 8 shuttle gearbox

11. Four Wheel Drive or 2WD • 4WD Front axle made by Dana. • Technologically advanced Italian design. • Built strong for Africa, tested worldwide. • Good turning circle. • Front drive shaft inside protective sleeve. • Alternatively Model 820 with 2WD only.

12. Easy access self supporting bonnet Extra big radiator for better cooling Front ballast weights come as standard Dana front axle

13. Hydraulics • Separate power steering pump from main hydraulic pump. Safer and more reliable. • Cat II 3 Point Linkage with draft and position control for ploughing. • Tractor weights front and rear standard. • Two 2-way hydraulic valves for tipping trailers and other trailed equipment. • All components very easily accessible for service, even with cab in place.

14. Air Braking • Optional but recommended. • Trailer braking a legal requirement for all trailers used on public roads. • Engine driven compressor and air receiver. • Quick coupling for trailers. • Can also be used to blow out your radiator, clean your air filter, and pump up tires away from any workshop!

15. Air Brakes - big air reservoir Two 2-way hydraulic valves Quick coupling for air brakes Oil immersed sealed brakes for long life Dual heavy duty lift rams easily accessible. 540 / 1000 rpm PTO shaft

16. Cab • Easy access with flat floor and well laid out controls for safety and comfort. • Air conditioning optional. • Safe working environment. Quiet, protected from chemical sprays, and roll-over accidents. • Less stress leads to proven improvements in worker efficiency and better equipment care lead to lower running costs. • Very good all round visibility and big mirrors and good lights placed high on the cab improve safety. • Improved labour relations: be a market leader!

17. Air conditioning - optional Good lights front & rear Large Rear view mirrors Heavy duty wiper Excellent all round visibility Easy access to cab from both sides

18. Fwd / Rev gear 1,2,3,4 gears Throttle control PTO Clutch Fully Adjustable seat PTO 540/100 selector Handbrake 2 WD / 4 WD lever Hi / Lo range gear lever (Hidden) Convenient Flat Floor with Easy access Diff lock pedal

20. Purchase Price • Foton Europard FT824, Perkins Engine, 4WD, Dana front axle, German LUK dual stage clutch, 540/1000rpm PTO, 8 + 8 shuttle shift gearbox, complete with air conditioned cab, air brakes, front and rear ballast weights, tow hitch. • All above items are included in the price! • Price Kshs1.98 million

21. Lower Hourly running costs • Assume that your tractor does 10,000 hours over 8 years, or 1250 hours annually, at 14% interest rates. • If it costs 3m the fixed cost per hour of the capital and interest repayment is 447/= • If it costs 2m the fixed cost per hour of the capital and interest repayment is 298/=

23. Repayment of Capital invested • Assume that interest rates are 14% and you plan to repay both the capital and interest over 3 years. • If your tractor costs 3 million, you will repay 1,280,000 for each of 3 years. • If your tractor costs 2 million you will repay 853,333/40 for each of 3 years. • You save 426,666/60 per year!

24. Foton Europard FT824 with fully laden 6 row pneumatic precision planter

25. Buy new not reconditioned • New tractor has a much longer working life. • New tractor has fewer breakdowns & less downtime. • New tractor has more efficient engine design, saving fuel costs. • New tractor has lower spares and repairs costs. • New tractor has less demand on workshop resources. • New tractor has better resale value.

26. Foton Europard FT824 repays your investment fast … and keeps repaying it over and over again !

27. Foton Europard - versatile and cost effective for every farm application

28. The Foton Range • Foton tractors range from 25Hp to more than 250Hp in power. • Many accessories are available for Foton tractors such as implements, mowers, bailers, buckets, back hoes and much else. • Foton Lovol manufacture many other machines such as earth moving equipment, please enquire for details.

29. Contact us … • Foton Sales +254 722 327718, or office numbers +254 720 441819. • Visit our website www.foton.co.ke • Email us sales@foton.co.ke • Our head office is at Gogar Farm, Rongai, near Nakuru. Entrance next to Rongai Police station. • For a demonstration come and see Foton tractors in action for yourself!