One gearbox, attached directly to the engine, drives all main components of the combine: the processor, cleaning system and hydraulic pumps, as well as the header, including today’s newest corn chopper heads.

The IDEAL is available in three models with power and capacity to suit different requirements of producers and operators. IDEAL 7: AGCO Power, 9.8 L / 483 HP | IDEAL 8: MAN 12.4L/ 549 HP | IDEAL 9: MAN 15.2L/ 660 HP

Because belts can siphon off power via slippage and breakage, the IDEAL uses fewer of them than other combines. Wet clutches on the DriveCenter also ensure smooth engagement, thereby reducing wear and tear—and maintenance—on each component.

AirSense cooling provides an optimal ventilation of the MF IDEAL engine, even in the dustiest conditions. A reversing fan prevents dust and chaff accumulations, and almost completely removes the need for manual cleaning during the harvest.

Narrow pillars in the cab offer a fantastic panoramic view with excellent all-round visibility through a massive glass area of 5.75m². Many of the operator tasks now have short-cuts to make the machine easier to operate.

LED lights, single rear-view, multiple or 3D camera options improve visibility for long hours working.

A higher specification Pro Sound system can be supplied as an option.

It offers an unprecedented level of machine control and an even clearer view of the header. A joystick on the left armrest replaces the conventional steering wheel, while the PowerGrip lever on the right varies the speed and direction.

An option on TrakRide models, and fully homologated for EU road use, the IDEALdrive joystick increases productivity by 6% compared to conventional steering systems, while the operator workload is reduced by 65%.* *study conducted at Aalborg University.

The right-hand PowerGrip armrest houses the main controls including the PowerGrip multifunction joystick. On a new adjustable mounting arm, the TechTouch Terminal displays performance information and allows adjustments to be made from the seat.

Select the best unloading rate for the crop and conditions. Quick and convenient adjustment through the PowerGrip lever – even when the tank is full or during unloading. Optimise trailer filling with reduced risk of grain spillages.

MF IDEAL also offers the Streamer 140, which unloads the 12,500-litre grain tank at 140 L/sec. It is standard on the MF IDEAL 7 and 8, and all ParaLevel models.

Standard on the MF IDEAL 9 and an option on MF IDEAL 7 and 8, the 17,100-litre grain tank unloads at up to 210 L/sec – the fastest in the industry. New auger lengths compatible with controlled traffic farming operations are available.

The 4.8m long Dual Helix processor with 600 mm diameter of the rotors generates huge centrifugal forces for thorough but gentle crop separation. Dual Helix on IDEAL 8 and IDEAL 9 provide a 1.66m2 concave area – one of the industry’s largest.

On all models, unloading speed and grain tank capacity are coupled with an innovative auger that is gentle on grain, ensuring less damage, and it requires less power than older systems.

Compared to other systems, the Dual Helix processor requires less power to operate in a range of crop conditions. The synchronised rotor feeder speed optimises crop flow and, while the rotor is exceptionally efficient, its performance is best-in-class.

Two specially shaped, under-rotor pans supply an even flow of grain mix for processing by the separation pan, sieve box and fan. No additional mechanical systems are needed and slopes up to 15 degrees have little affect on the performance.

The TrakRide system ensures exceptional performance and comfort, while reducing maintenance and enhancing reliability, all of which help ensure the combine is up and running at full capacity in short harvest windows.

TrakRide rubber tracks ensure exceptional performance and comfort, and achieve a large footprint to reduce soil compaction. Track widths of 26”, 30” and 36” are available, and the unique suspension system also maintains the correct belt tension.

Flexible residue handling comes standard with all MF IDEAL models, allowing optimum strategies for straw and chaff handling to suit any crop and situation.

Chop and mix chaff and straw together in the chopper, and spread across the full cutting width. Chaff distributed across the straw swath to maximise straw quantity and quality. Spread chaff to the sides, away from swathed or chopped straw.

For farm operations with a higher proportion of slopes, a ParaLevel version of each model is available. These use a special axle arrangement to keep the whole machine level at angles up to 14%.

Under-rotor pans with four moulded channels optimise crop flow to maintain maximum separation and cleaning performance in the heaviest crops. Losses remain minimal, even on slopes, and the plastic pans have removable sections which are easily cleaned.

Achieve even residue distribution in all crops and conditions. Hydraulic driven spinners with swinging deflectors create a homogeneous spread pattern across the full cut width – even on windy days. The efficient design saves power and fuel.

The IDEAL TrakRide rubber track system protects soils and extends working windows, while the narrow transport width and 40kph maximum speed makes the combine easier to move between work areas on the road.

Measuring the differences in acoustic qualities, the sensors can determine what is grain and what is not and direct the IDEALharvest system to change the necessary combine settings–all to maintain the operator’s harvest strategy.

Real time visualisation enhances control. The harvest strategy itself is set by an easy-to-use touch-screen tablet, allowing the operator to select preferences for minimizing grain damage, loss and material other than grain (MOG) in the bin.

The IDEALharvest system offers unprecedented, real-time visualisation of crop flow within the combine via a special grain-quality camera and numerous sensors, including mass acoustic detection sensors (MADS).

MF Guide is MF’s full featured, hands-free steering system. It is capable of delivering sub-metre, decimetre and centimetre accuracy, increasing the efficiency of your farm.

The MF Task Doc system helps improve productivity by putting precision-measured data at the business owner’s fingertips. Live yield mapping is standard – providing a real time view of the harvested yield while the task is in progress.

MF Connect enables you — and your dealer — to coordinate, optimise and seamlessly connect your fleet, to easily manage maintenance and remotely monitor equipment in the field.