Laverda

The first Italian combine harvester was the Laverda M 60, introduced in 1956. Laverda had already gained a reputation in export markets with, among other things, its mowers and binders, and the export market for its combine harvesters also got off to a good start. The model number M 60 referred to the width of the threshing drum. The engine was a 1.9-liter Fiat diesel. The structure of the combine had similarities to Massey-Harris machines: for example, the engine was located between the front wheels, and the discharge pipe of the optional grain tank was similar. In the brochure, the combine was depicted with dual wheels.

In the following years, the M 60 was followed by the larger M 90 and the intermediate model M 75. The M 90 had a 61-horsepower OM diesel engine, and the later M 90 B had 66 hp.

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Laverda M 60 – M 90

In 2012, the Laverdas 200 REV lineup was replaced by the new M200 combine, which mainly corresponded to the smallest model of the previous lineup. The engine was changed from Iveco to the group's own Agco Power, which was equipped with urea injection. Behind the threshing cylinder was the REV drum that gave the previous lineup its name, promised to increase threshing capacity by 20%. The cab was lightly updated as the Elegance Cab. More adjustments were consolidated into a driving computer called Agritronic Plus II. Later, a lower-powered M180 was also introduced.

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Laverda M180 – M200

In the renewed Laverda range of 2011, models were reduced and, in some respects, combines were also made cheaper. In the 300 series, there were only two base models left, with the higher power one having only 276 hp. Larger models were introduced as the M 400 series. The MCS after-threshing rotor was removed from the standard equipment and replaced with a REV stirring drum. The grain tank had a capacity of 86 hectoliters in both the 5- and 6-row versions. The GSAX header tilt system and the more versatile Agritronic Plus II onboard computer and control system were standard. The cab was almost unchanged, but the most glaringly overdesigned details of the previous version were made more conventional. The combine's machinery is positioned quite high: the first threshing rotor is partly located behind the cab, and the after-threshing rotor is at seat level.

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Laverda M 300 – M 310

After Laverdan was fully acquired by Agco, all models used Finnish Agco Power engines, and the Power Flow cutting platform originally developed by Dronningborg was now also available for Laverdan’s largest models. The new M 400 Advanced series was formed from the most powerful models of the former M 300 series. However, this series also included both 5- and 6-rotor options, meaning Laverdan’s model ranges overlapped quite a bit. The M 400 series featured LC parallel models for hillside harvesting as well as the more demanding conditions with a 30-degree tilting Integrale mechanism.

The slightly updated cab controls were named Commodore Cab II, and the operating system was Agco’s GTA II with a 10.5-inch color display.

Just a year later, the series underwent minor updates. The cab was now completely redesigned and named SkylineCab. The operating system had a sharper display, TechTouch, which was essentially Fendt’s Varioterminal. Despite the development, the word Advanced was dropped from the series name. The M 400 series thoroughly represents what is important about Laverdan combines: the appearance is modern, the number of cab options in the series is enormous compared to production volume and they change frequently, the functions and adjustments are extensively electrified even in the cheapest models, and there are hillside harvesting versions available for every need.

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Laverda M 400 – M 410

The 6-cylinder models 3850 and 3890 largely corresponded to the 5-cylinder models. Compared to the earlier 3900, these models were in some respects smaller. The 3850 had a mechanical 4-speed transmission, and air conditioning was an optional extra. The hydrostatic 3890 also had a more powerful 200 hp engine. A new cab was introduced for these models in 1988 as well. The grain loss monitoring system and area measurement were standard features.

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Fiatagri 3850-3890

The hillside combine harvester Laverda AL, equipped with a structure that tilts longitudinally and laterally, was renewed for the year 2009. Both models were now 5-rotor and were based on the earlier 255 AL. However, the MCS after-threshing device and four-wheel drive were removed from the AL rev model, and in this version, the grain tank was also smaller. In the AL quattro model, on the other hand, the grain tank was increased to 6.5 hectares and the engine was a 7.4-liter Sisu Diesel instead of Iveco. The AL quattro model also featured a more equipped Profi Cab cab, which included, among other things, an air-suspended seat. The Elegance cab of the AL rev also had an onboard computer Agritronic Plus, similar to those in larger Laverda models. The threshing mechanism of the AL models remained horizontal at 30 degrees longitudinal tilt and 40 degrees lateral tilt.

The 2012 lineup included two four-wheel-drive models equipped with Finnish engines. The more powerful Evo model featured a new Powerflow header and a redesigned Comfort cab, where the controls had been reorganized. The onboard computer in both models had progressed to a new generation.

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Laverda AL rev – AL quattro

Between the Laverda REV and M series, the LCS models were introduced for the year 2007, whose main difference from the REV models was the MCS Plus threshing drum. Additionally, the GSAX system, which electronically maintained the cutting table height stable, was standard. The cab was the Profi Cab, similar to the larger models. The smaller model had a 245-horsepower Iveco engine, and the larger one had a 275-horsepower Sisu engine. In the LCS LS models, the machinery remained stable at a 20-degree side tilt and +/-8 degrees longitudinal tilt.

In MF's lineup, the equivalent of the LCS was the Activa S, and in Fendt's lineup, the L series.

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Laverda 255 LCS – 296 LCS

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The first model of Pietro Laverda's new generation combine harvester lineup was the M 120, introduced in 1963. The lineup soon expanded with a smaller model, the M 84, and a couple of years later with the M 100. The engines were 4- and 6-cylinder models from Perkins and OM. The exterior design bore the signature of industrial designer Nizzoli.

The speeds of the threshing drum and blower were mechanically adjustable from the driver's seat. A straw chopper was available as an optional extra. The width of the concaves in the M 84 was 87 cm, even though the threshing drum was only 73 cm wide.

The M 100 AL (second small picture), introduced in 1971, was the world's first combine harvester with a threshing mechanism that remained level both in width and length directions. At the same time, the top model in the lineup, the 5-apron M 150, was introduced, powered by a 6.1-liter Perkins engine and a 7.4-liter OM engine. The M 150 was also available with hydrostatic transmission. A parallel model of the M 120 equipped with crawler tracks was called the M 120 R.

In Sweden, Laverda was sold as Dronningborg-Laverda, in Britain as Bamford-Laverda, and in France as Someca.

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Laverda M 84 – M 150

In the new combine harvester series introduced in 1975, there were four models: M 92, M 112, M 132, and M 152. The design was more angular than before, and the unloading chute was now positioned on top of the tank. The smallest 3-rotor model had a 4-cylinder Perkins engine, while the others were equipped with 6-cylinder engines. In addition to Fiat and OM engines, Perkins and Ford engines were also used.

The threshing drum width of the smallest model was increased to 87 cm. The two middle models were 4-rotor with a width of 119 cm, and the M 152 had five rotors. The speeds of the threshing drum and fan could be adjusted mechanically or electrically from the driver's seat. A straw chopper was available as an optional accessory. Models M 112 to M 152 featured a new cutter bar with an oil-bath blade drive. Thanks to this series, Laverda rose to become the number one brand in the Italian market and expanded exports to over 40 countries worldwide. In export countries, Laverda was competitively priced at this stage.

In 1981, the series was complemented by the 6-rotor M 182, which was the first model equipped with electronic monitoring functions. The cutting width ranged from 420 to 660 cm, and the grain tank capacity was 70 hectoliters. The engine was a 225-horsepower Fiat six-cylinder. The M 182 was manufactured in a new factory in Breganze. In the 1980s, medium-sized models were also available with hydrostatic drive.

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Laverda M 92 – M 182

In 1983, the Laverdas were changed to the 3000 series. The 3300 differed from the larger models as it was only lightly updated from the earlier M92 model. The grain tank was larger than before. The engine was still a 4-cylinder Perkins. The threshing unit width was 87 cm and there were three threshing elements.

The earlier M112 was replaced by the 3350, which had an Iveco 6-cylinder engine. The successor to the M132 was correspondingly the 3450. These combines had a cutting width of 360 cm, and the equipment level was significantly higher than the smaller model. The speed adjustment for the grain elevator drum was electric, and the length adjustment was hydraulic. The grain sieve was replaceable, with an adjustable one available as an optional accessory. The threshing elements and sieves were made of galvanized sheet metal. The grain tank was quite large. There were only four threshing elements, even though the width of the threshing unit was 119 cm.

Laverdas' 20-year cooperation with the Fiat group had begun in 1981, and in the mid-1980s the Laverdas were painted in Fiatagri colors and the brand changed to Fiatagri.

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Laverda/Fiatagri 3300-3450

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In the Laverda lineup introduced in 1983, the 5-cylinder 3600 and 3700 models were quite large combines compared to the smaller models. However, the technology was largely similar to that of the smaller models. The sieves were significantly larger than in the previous models. The 3600 was equipped with a 5.5-liter engine, and the 3700 with an 8.1-liter engine. The drive transmission was mechanical. Driving speed and the unloading auger speed were adjusted using the left foot pedals. The grain tanks were large. A curved-glass cab was an optional extra.

The largest Laverda was the 6-cylinder 3900, the successor to the M182, which had a 12.9-liter 225-horsepower V6 engine. The drive transmission was hydrostatic, and the cab was located to the left of the center line of the combine. Air conditioning and a monitoring system with 19 functions were standard equipment. The controls differed completely from those of the smaller models. In size, the 3900 corresponded to Claas 108.

From the mid-1980s onwards, the brand of the combines was Fiatagri.

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Laverda/Fiatagri 3600-3900

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In the second generation of the 3000 series, the old technology-based 3-bar small model was discontinued, and the width of the smallest models' threshing mechanism was narrowed to 108 cm. All models had 6-cylinder engines. The 3400 and 3500 featured mechanical drive transmission, while the 3550 had a hydraulic one. Otherwise, the differences between the three smallest models were minor. The coloring differed from the larger models, whose upper part was white and the rounded rear had an inclined design reminiscent of older Laverdas.

All adjustments of the cutting table were now hydraulic, and reverse rotation was standard. Traditional Laverda features included a transport drum in front of the straw walker, foot pedals to control driving speed and the unloading auger speed, and a separate front and rear threshing gap. The unloading pipe was hydraulically rotatable. In the new cab, the controls had been updated compared to previous models, and the instrument cluster was located at the back of the side panel. The AL version of the 3550 had adjustable longitudinal tilt from -10 to +30%.

About twenty Fiatagri 3500 and 3550 combines were imported into Finland in 1990-1991.

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Fiatagri 3400-3550

In the revised 3000 series, there were three models with five cylinders. The 3650 and 3750 had 5.9-liter engines, and the hydrostatic drive 3790 had an 8.1-liter engine. The cutting platforms were of the new E model, in which all adjustments were hydraulic, and the feed fingers extended across the entire width of the feed drum. Except for the 3650, there was a transport drum behind the cutting platform in front of the straw walker conveyor. The 3750 and 3790 had threshing drum monitoring as standard, and the 3790 (later also the 3750) additionally had area measurement. In 1988, a new panoramic cab was introduced, colored black, in which the monitoring functions were placed in a "satellite" at the end of an arm.

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Fiatagri 3650-3790

The first and only Laverdan cylinder combines were the MX 240 and MX 300 introduced in 1986. The model number indicated the power rating in horsepower. Both models had a 13.8-liter engine, with the more powerful one being turbocharged. The drivetrain was hydrostatic. The cutting width was 480, 540, 600, or 660 cm. The cutting height adjusted automatically, and as an optional extra, the reel speed could be linked to the forward speed.

In Laverdan’s solution, instead of a threshing drum, there was a 260 cm wide cylinder positioned transversely. The grain was directed to the right edge of the cylinder, which had a 104 cm wide threshing reel section. The other edge of the cylinder replaced the walkers and was 155 cm wide. From there, the grain traveled a long way through the straw walker conveyor, a 4-meter auger, distribution augers, an acceleration drum, and a pre-cleaner before reaching the sieve area. The purpose of the distribution augers was to spread the material evenly across the entire width of the sieving area. Under the acceleration drum was a pre-cleaner, which was claimed to remove most of the straw and debris. Below that was a traditional sieve area, tilted at 20 degrees for slope threshing.

The structure left plenty of space for the grain tank, which had a capacity of 9,000 liters. The cab included, among other things, air conditioning, a threshing loss monitor display, and a control system with 29 functions. Sales of the MX apparently remained limited, as they have not appeared on sales lists.

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Fiatagri Laverda MX 240/300

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In the L series introduced in 1992, the four-walker models were initially dropped. Models L413, L416, L516, and AL519 Collina, which was a hillside version, were produced between 1995-96. Cutting widths in the smaller models ranged from 305 to 518 cm.

The smallest model in the five-walker series now had an engine power of 168 horsepower, and it was also the only model available with a mechanical drive and without the MCS (Multi Crop Separator) after-threshing rotor.

The grain tank volume was at minimum the same 6000 liters as before. The seed sieve was now adjustable, and the sieve area relative to the walkers was slightly larger than previously. The cab structure remained essentially the same, but more monitoring functions were gathered into the Agritronic monitor on the front pillar, which was also an optional feature on the L517. The noise level was reported as 79 dB.

Standard equipment was extensive: air conditioning was standard, and except for the smallest model, the header automatically followed the field surface. The L524 also featured a standard 20-degree tilt on the cutting header. An Integrale parallel model of the L521 was available, where the threshing mechanism was leveled horizontally both lengthwise and widthwise using cylinders on the rear axle. Additionally, the lineup included the 3550 AL and later the 3560 AL, where longitudinal tilt could be as much as 30 degrees and lateral tilt 40 degrees.

When the brand changed to New Holland, the color scheme partially shifted to light yellow in line with its Belgian counterparts, and the model range was renewed. Engine powers were higher than before, and the grain tank increased to 7000 liters in all models. The smallest model was now hydrostatically driven but still without the MCS after-threshing device. Power ratings were now reported according to the ISO TR 14396 standard in New Holland style.

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Fiatagri / New Holland L 517 – L 525

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The first digit in the model number of the L-series Fiatagri combines, introduced in 1992, indicated the number of threshing drums, and the second digit indicated the engine power. The abbreviation MCS in the model designation meant that the standard equipment included a second 60-centimeter threshing drum with straw walkers behind the main threshing drum. The parallel model Integrale, on the other hand, indicated that the combine was equipped with hillside harvesting gear, meaning a frame that could incline both lengthwise and widthwise.

At the initial stage, the largest model was the L 624, equipped with an 8.1-liter, 240-horsepower Iveco engine. Later, a newer generation L 626 with a 7.7-liter engine was also introduced. The hydrostatic transmission featured four speed ranges.

Standard equipment included, among other things, air conditioning, a versatile monitoring system, adjustable sieves, and a 20-degree tilting header that automatically followed the contour of the ground.

When the brand changed to New Holland, the color scheme was updated and the model range was renewed. Engine power was rated according to the ISO TR 14396 standard, and the grain tank capacity increased to 7,500 liters.

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Fiatagri / New Holland L 624 – L 627

In the year 2000, Laverda was transferred from New Holland to the Italian family-owned company Argo, known for its Landini tractors. Laverdas were painted red, and the model range underwent changes.

The L 518 became the 1950, the L 520 MCS became the 2050, the L 523 MCS became the 2350, and the L 627 MCS became the 2760 MCS. The lower-powered version of the 6-reel model, the 2560 MCS, had less engine power than before. Overall, the number of model versions was smaller than previously. Versions equipped with mechanical transmissions were discontinued. Standard tires were larger than before. The combine harvester's external dimensions and weights were reported to be larger than before.

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Laverda 1950 – 2760

A year later, after the combine harvesters once again became Laverda models, the lineup underwent updates and was named the LX series. The most important improvements included a new, more spacious cabin, an updated grain tank unloading system, and new electro-hydraulic controls for the threshing mechanism, the cutter bar, and the unloading auger.

The fuel tanks of the smaller models were enlarged, and automatic suspension of the cutter bar became standard equipment. Models 2350 and 2760 now came standard with 20-degree side tilt and 8-degree longitudinal tilt for hillside harvesting.

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Laverda 1950 LX – 2760 LX

In 2002 Laverda introduced the LXE series alongside the LX models, featuring more powerful engines and a header that could tilt laterally. The smallest model was designated LE; compared with the other models, it lacked the MCS post-threshing rotor and had a significantly smaller grain tank. In the two largest models, the engine supplier was changed to Caterpillar.

The LXE range continued to be sold in developing countries even after the launch of the new REV series.

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Laverda 20.50 LE – 28.60 LXE

The world’s first hillside combine harvester with both longitudinal and lateral tilt—the Laverda M 100 AL—came onto the market in 1971. Subsequent AL models included, among others, the M 112, M 3300 and M 3350. During the 1990s L-series era, the hillside models 3550 AL and New Holland 3560 AL were still based on 3000-series technology. The 3560 AL was a four-rotor machine with a 170 hp engine and a 480 cm cutterbar. 

In the early 2000s, Laverda introduced the five-rotor 2450 AL, which in terms of technology corresponded to the other five-rotor Laverdas of the time; at the same time, the 3560 was replaced by the 1740 AL. Its successor, the 184 AL unveiled in 2003, featured a more powerful engine, a larger grain tank and the cab of a newer model. As the follow-up to the 2450 AL, Laverda then introduced the five-rotor 255 AL, which is permanently four-wheel drive; unlike its “little brother,” it is equipped with the MCS after-threshing system. 

The AL models’ threshing unit remains horizontal through 30° of fore-and-aft tilt and 40° of side-to-side tilt. In later 255 AL 4WD models, engine output reached 245 hp.

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Laverda 184 AL – 255 AL

The futuristically styled Laverda M-series was introduced in 2003. Its lineup corresponded to the four largest models of the previous range. The M 303 was equipped with an Iveco Common Rail engine, while the other models used Caterpillar units with pump injectors.

The header featured automatic 8° lateral tilt. Familiar Laverda components were now redesignated: the drum between the feeder auger and the walker became the PFR (Prepare and Feeding Roller), and the straw walker was named MCS (Multi Crop Separator)—both of which were standard on all models. The straw walker’s grate could be deactivated electrically. The grain tanks were substantially larger than before (82–90 hl).

The cab also received a bold designer’s touch; only the multifunction lever remained unchanged from earlier versions. The largest model came standard with a straw spreader. The 304 and 306 were also available in four-wheel-drive LS parallelogram variants, which kept the threshing unit level when the terrain tilted up to 20 % sideways or ±8 % fore and aft. The LS Integrale version added a rear lift that allowed the threshing unit to stay horizontal on a 30 % incline.

This range was also marketed as the MF Beta series and the Fendt C-series after AGCO contracted Laverda’s factory to build its “small” combines.

In the 2007 restyled Special Power range, the Caterpillar engines were replaced by Sisu Diesel units. An electronic GSAX system regulated header height. The straw walker was now badged MCS Plus whenever, in the smaller Laverdas, a REV module—a type of beater drum previously used instead of a straw walker—was installed between the threshing drums.

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Laverda M 303 – M 306

At the end of 2004, Laverda introduced a cheaper REV series alongside the new M series, which had abandoned the MCS threshing drum that Laverda had long used. Instead, it featured a small REV drum, which was said to increase separation efficiency by 20%. The lineup included two 5-rib models and one 6-rib model. The design was considerably more traditional than the M series, both externally and in the cab.

Unlike the M series, all models were equipped with Iveco Common Rail diesel engines. The transmission had only three speed ranges. Laverda's traditionally used wooden bearings for the rasp bars were replaced with "self-lubricating strips." The standard equipment was nearly as comprehensive as in Laverda's more expensive series. For example, almost all adjustments were made electronically from the cab.

The lineup was also sold under the MF Activa and Fendt E series names.

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