Terra-Gator 8333

The All-New

Terra-Gator 8333

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Self-propelled Nutrient Application Vehicle

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ChallengerTerra-Gator-8333 - the headlines Let Falcon do the work
A summary of the exciting features that have been incorporated into the very latest Challenger The Falcon VT touch-screen terminal can display application maps, system set-up
specialist spreader............................................................................................................................. Page 4 and chassis functions....................................................................................................................... Page 10

The most intelligent transmission in farming Versataile high capacity NMS systems
Using CVT in an application vehicle like this maximises traction and provides excellent acceleration Now with five mounting points for more even distribution of weight, the new
without damaging the grass or crops................................................................................................. Page 5 16 cubic-metre tank is constructed to a higher standard................................................................. Page 11

Proven engine technology AGCOMMAND Telemetry

A super-efficient 8.4-litre, six-cylinder diesel unit – the perfect match for the TechStar This brand new management tool can provide real time monitoring of the machine remotely –
transmission – generates a massive 360 (max) horsepower at 2000rpm........................................... Page 6 from anywhere in the world............................................................................................................. Page 12

Strong, one-piece chassis Auto-Guide steering (system)

Fewer welds mean increased strength and frame integrity – and by lowering the chassis, Discover the many benefits of GPS-guided steering, including lower input costs, greater
a greater degree of stability is achieved............................................................................................. Page 7 precision and less operator fatigue.................................................................................................. Page 13

New levels of comfort & control Ultimate dealer support

The operator environment has been much-enhanced – it’s now similar to the latest, Once you’ve invested in some of the finest machinery in the world, you can trust
top-of-the-range Challenger ‘C’ Series tractors.................................................................................. Page 8 Challenger to provide the best after-sales service anywhere........................................................... Page 14

All-wheel traction Specifications

The Terra-Gator 8333 is the only three-wheeled application vehicle on which the same Full technical details........................................................................................................................ Page 15
sized tyres can be used on all three wheels....................................................................................... Page 9

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Applying nutrients has never been this efficient
The completely new Challenger
Terra-Gator 8333 boasts an array
of innovative features not seen
before in self-propelled application
machines. These include TechStar
CVT transmission, AGCO SISUPOWER
engine, one-piece chassis, new
driveline configuration, controls
and cab.
Confidence in the future for application vehicles
continues to encourage AGCO to make major
investments in research and development which,
thanks to the efforts of Challenger engineers in
Grubbenvorst, Netherlands, has resulted in this
remarkable piece of equipment.
For years now, Challenger has led the world in
the design and engineering of purpose-built,
self-propelled spreaders and sprayers –
Terra-Gator 8333
Terra-Gator, RoGator and Spra-Coupe models have The new Terra-Gator 8333 offers all these
become invaluable tools for many of the most features and represents a huge step forward in
progressive farming and contracting businesses. the specification and performance of self-propelled
nutrient spreaders.
But Challenger’s constant quest to deliver continual
improvement means users will achieve ever-
greater efficiencies, through increased accuracy
and speed of execution, ease of operation, greater
comfort and lower fuel consumption.
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Challenger Terra-Gator 8333 – the headlines
• TechStar CVT transmission for unrivalled • Immensely strong one-piece chassis formed • Direct-drive Börger slurry pump featuring • AGCOMMAND Telemetry system available to
efficiency and control, with Power using steel of the highest quality. integral gearbox. monitor machine location, work in progress
Management. and operator performance – remotely, from
• Hydrostatic-drive front wheel, with joystick • Improved access to the Nutrient Management anywhere in the world.
• SISU AGCO POWER 8.4-litre Citius CTA control – the only three-wheeled machine to System (NMS) manure cutter.
4-v diesel engine – the technology to deliver use three similar-sized tyres.
exceptional power and torque, excellent fuel • SuperLoad/CombiLoad system reduces filling
efficiency and low emissions. • Unique and innovative direct drive from engine time, so boosting productivity.
to hydraulic pumps, eliminating power loss.
• Newly-designed, lower mounted cab for • Heavy-duty rear 3-point linkage, with
greater comfort and ease of access, and with • Falcon VT provides the ultimate in control, via power-down, lift and float controls.
a sloping bonnet for improved visibility. the clear, easy-to-use touch-screen terminal.

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The most intelligent transmission in farming
Challenger’s TechStar continuously variable transmission has been Pump Hydropump has a 45 degrees angle. This is
made possible by the conixal plugner. 2
specified for the Terra-Gator 8333 as a standard feature. Significantly more hydromotors feed the hydraustatic part of
the cvt.
efficient than other powershift or hydrostatic transmissions, TechStar has
proven its worth on thousands of AGCO-brand tractors, having the capability
to transmit full engine power at any speed up to 40km/h.
In fact, it allows the operator to set any forward The advanced Power Management feature
speed at any engine rpm, to provide precision maintains an ‘intelligent’ electronic link between
control, superb quality of work and maximum engine and transmission – using pedal or lever
productivity at all times. Excellent fuel economy modes – to automatically optimise engine speed
and reduced driver stress are other major bonuses. through the entire engine revs/speed range, so The combination of tried and tested hydraulic and
that the pre-set forward speed is sustained. Output mechanical elements maximises efficiency and ensures
TechStar CVT gives the operator a choice of driving goes up and fuel consumption down as a result. optimum durability and reliability.
modes – automatic with Power Management, a
foot pedal or the drive lever. In addition, the Power TechStar CVT also ensures that firm, continuous
Direction lever, located to the left of the steering traction is applied, minimising wheelslip and
wheel, allows seamless forward and reverse therefore any disturbance of the soil or grass
shuttling, together with an active standstill. Speed surface. Quick and easy to input the settings, this
in both directions can be altered by simply pushing advanced automatic facility constantly monitors for
the lever forward or pulling it backwards. optimum performance, leaving the operator free to
concentrate on other aspects of the task in hand. Motor

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Proven engine technology
Reliable, powerful, fuel efficient and clean, AGCO SISUPower diesel engines
are recognised as being the most effective power source for a range of
agricultural applications and provide the driving force for many AGCO brand
tractors, combines and specialist machines.
The Citius 8.4-litre six-cylinder unit powering
the new Terra-Gator 8333 generates 360hp
(max) and is perfectly matched with the TechStar
CVT transmission. The four-valves per cylinder,
common rail design ensures optimal combustion,
time after time.
Full CANbus electronic control of both engine and
machine systems is enabled by the SISUtronic
engine management system, which makes it
ideal for working with Power Management for
immediate response to changing conditions and
engine loads.
Maximum power of 360hp is produced at
2,000rpm, while rated power of 335hp is achieved
at 2,200rpm to ensure peak power at low engine
speeds. With a reduced rpm requirement on both
road and grass, less fuel is used and less engine
noise created A massive torque rise of 40 per cent
ensures maximum traction under heavy loads.
A new, aluminium cooling package, developed by
AGCO engineers, ensures the engine operates at
the optimum temperature and features a variable-
speed viscous fan, which regulates airflow
according to engine load.
Access to the engine, intercooler, transmission and
air-conditioning radiators has been improved to
allow quick and easy filter changes and oil checks.
The two polypropelene fuel tanks reduce vehicle
weight and eliminate corrosion. They have a
capacity of 620 litres, lockable caps and can
be filled from ground level on both sides of
the machine.

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Strong, one-piece chassis
The main chassis beams are single lengths of high grade, cold-rolled steel
from front to rear, allowing the Terra-Gator 8333’s centre of gravity to be
lowered for greater stability. The reduced number of welding points gives
the whole structure greater durability under stress, while maintaining the
integrity of an inherently strong design.
Terra-Gator 8333
The new concept and construction marks a Designed for use with mounted injectors, the
departure from the chassis on previous models, linkage has power-down, constant lift and float
which acted as an air reservoir for the pumping settings, with an integral suspension for when
system. Air tanks situated closer to the working with heavy implements. For speedy
700 litre/min, two-chamber compressor now hold changing of the injectors, a quick coupler frame
the pressurised air. This allows hoses to be shorter is available, together with a multi-coupler for the
for faster start-ups and enable easy repair of any hydraulic connections. In addition, electronic hitch
air leak that may occur. control facility is offered.
A three-point linkage of
massive strength
A rugged Cat III three-point linkage can be fitted
to the Terra-Gator 8333, with Cat 3 or 4 ball-ends
or Walterscheid quick couplers. Lateral movement
is controlled by heavy-duty stabilisation chains,
while the hitch has a hydraulic cushion in the
form of a nitrogen accumulator. This absorbs
downward shocks when the hitch is at maximum
lift, preventing peak loads on the cylinders and
exerting less stress on the chassis.
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New levels of comfort & control
With pneumatic suspension as standard, the new cab on the TG8333 has
been lowered by 17cm. The newly-designed sloping bonnet and bigger
glass area ensure that the view for the operator is still panoramic, but
his comfort levels are significantly enhanced by the reduction in lateral
movement that lowering the cab achieves.
Wide steps provide very easy access to a new exceeding all air quality standards, thanks to the
longer, wider – and safer – entry platform, which three-stage filtration system, with both internal
extends forward to the side of the bonnet to and external filters and active carbon cleaning.
give clear access to the windscreen and lights As a result, driver safety and well-being are
for cleaning. considerably enhanced.

Inside, the cab has been designed and equipped
to the very highest standards, considerably more
luxurious than the environment provided by any
other competitor application vehicle. Indeed, it has
a similar specification to the cab on the latest,
top-of-the-range Challenger ‘C’ Series tractors.
The TG8333 cab is pressurised and has climate
control and air-conditioning as standard, far
The floating armrest offers automated functions
with logical operation. All machine functions,
such as the Nutrient Management System and
CVT transmission, can now be operated with the
newly-designed multi-functional joystick, which
also acts as a drive lever. All system functions are
controlled via the Falcon VT touch-screen terminal.
(See separate section).

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All-wheel traction
The Terra-Gator 8333 is the automatically when travelling on roads. An
automatic tyre inflation system is also available.
only three-wheeled application
vehicle that can be fitted with The high capacity rear axle is fitted with double-
the same sized tyres on all three system, in-board wet brakes, while the prop-shaft
has a separate parking brake, operated by the
wheels to ensure optimum weight Power Direction lever.
distribution. The machine’s light
footprint is a highly significant
factor, as the problems caused by
soil compaction are worsening in
many parts of the world.

An individual Rexroth hydrostatic wheel motor

powers the front wheel, automatically adjusting
the degree of traction required to match that being
generated by the mechanically driven rear axle –
all operated via the vehicle’s Falcon VT terminal.
The front wheel assembly has been designed for
maximum manoeuvrability, giving an incredible
75º steering angle Overall, operation of the
TG 8333 is very easy to learn.

Using the multi-functional joystick, the operator

can vary the amount of traction needed by the
front wheel. An additional tyre pressure control
system further enhances the Terra-Gator’s traction
and performance, by adjusting pressures to
maintain optimum grip on changing surfaces
and gradients.

Two pre-set drive pressures can be set/reset

and then be recalled by the operator to ensure
the optimum traction for the conditions – lower
when working on grassland, for example, higher
on arable fields or when driving up slopes. The
settings can be changed and re-engaged using the
control joystick, with the drive being disengaged

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Let Falcon do the work
Central to the operation of the Terra-Gator 8333 is the new, easy-to-use,
intuitive Falcon VT terminal, which provides variable rate control of both
liquid and dry NMS (Nutrient Management Systems), together with control
of chassis functions. AGCO-developed software ensures that controls and
functions operate in perfect harmony.
The most important system functions, such as the vehicle’s systems is via the CANBus network,
pump rpm, the manure cutter and divider oil and the terminal also has an SD-Datacard slot to
pressure, required application rate, speed, etc, enable the transfer of data, such as application
are easily monitored by the operator with a quick maps, from the Task Controller to the farm office
glance at the screen. The levels of accuracy and PC or lap-top.
flexibility it offers are not available anywhere else
in the industry. The system monitors the vehicle’s forward speed
and automatically adjusts the flow of nutrient
The Falcon VT terminal is ISOBus-compliant and material being applied to match the pre-set
focuses on a clear, high-resolution touch-screen. or variable rates. It also has the ability to be
However, operators also have the option of using programmed to run a range of functions, freeing
soft keys and a rotary dial to select functions the operator from the tedium of undertaking
and scroll through menus. The connection with numerous repetitive tasks.

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Versatile high capacity NMS systems
LNMS Tank capacity and the time
it takes to fill it are crucial aspects
of application vehicles, particularly
during busy periods when time
certainly means money.
The new Terra-Gator 8333 has a robustly-
constructed 16-cubic-metre tank, now with five
mounting points for even distribution of weight
and increased stability.
The Liquid NMS can be fitted with a horizontal
container arm, or a vertical suction arm for rapid
transfer of manure into the tank. The container
arm can quickly connect to fill from an auxiliary
container or tanker, while the vertical arm can
load from a slurry pit or container
The optional SuperLoad and CombiLoad systems
can reduce filling times by half, significantly
boosting the machine’s workrate. SuperLoad has a
Terra-Gator 8333
centrifugal pump and flow bypass system, but the
loading process is initiated by a Börger rotary lobe
pump, as the centrifugal pump is not self-priming.
Once sufficient flow of is achieved, the system
switches over to the centrifugal pump and opens
up a special bypass valve to allow product to flow
directly into the main tank. When close to being
fully loaded, the system reverts to the Börger pump
to steadily fill the tank to its maximum level.
The TG 8333 is equipped with a highly-durable
manure cutter as an integral element of the flow
system. This is a honeycombed structure housed
in galvanised steel and with a flow capacity of
10,000 litres and access to it is now excellent,
thanks to the provision of a hinged door.
DNMS Unrivalled dry product
application
NMS dry spreaders are specifically designed for
the Terra-Gator 8333 for applying solid, organic
fertiliser, sludge, lime and compost. The chassis-
mounted dry NMS box is available with one or
two beaters, and the system can spread from
2.0t to 100t per hectare at widths of up to 18m –
depending on the material being applied.
The hydraulic, adjustable dosing gate, the heavy
bottom chain, the Falcon VT control system and
the machine’s high forward speed combine
to ensure even, consistent of all products. An
electronic weighing system can be fitted to
indicate spreading rate per hectare.
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AGCOMMAND Telemetry AGCOMMAND
Managing and controlling operating
costs is a critical area of any
successful business. With the new
AGCOMMAND system, you have
AGCOMMAND
detailed monitoring capability to
establish exactly where a machine
is at any given moment, how well
it is performing and how efficiently
the operator is working. The system
can be fitted to any specialist self-
propelled sprayer or spreader, as
well as tractors and combines.

AGCOMMAND tells you where machines are

located, identifying whether they are working and
at what level of efficiency. It will also reveal where
a machine has been, how many hectares it has
worked, how long it’s taken and the time spent on
re-filling tanks and on moving from field-to-field.

The system can quickly calculate operating costs

and highlight the competence levels of individual
operators. It ensures service schedules are
adhered to, and that all warranty conditions
are satisfied.

Machine settings can be monitored and faults

identified, often rectifiable remotely using the new
AGCO Electronic Diagnostic Tool (EDT)

AGCOMMAND Telemetry Systems are available in

three specification levels, with varying degrees of
precision to exactly meet the demands of
your business.

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Auto-Guide steering (system)
When precision application and
timeliness are crucial factors,
Auto-Guide automatic steering can
make an enormous difference to
the bottom line of spraying and
spreading operations.

For the operator, it means less tedium, stress and

fatigue through what can often be long working
days and nights and creates the time to optimise
the performance of machine and implement.
Auto-Guide also enables less experienced
operators to achieve higher work rates and better
productivity and allows work to continue efficiently
in poor visibility.

As far as the machine is concerned, Auto-Guide

increases the field area covered every hour,
simply by optimising the implement’s full working
width, with higher work-rates resulting in lower
fixed costs.

Because Auto-Guide virtually eliminates overlaps

and misses, the most noticeable difference the
system makes is in the farm’s bottom line, through
meaningful savings in diesel, fertiliser, sprays, time
and labour.

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Ultimate dealer support
Challenger dealers believe strongly that the relationship with a new Challenger dealers go to great lengths to invest in
the right people. People dedicated to maintaining
customer doesn’t end with the delivery of a new machine – the smooth running of farming operations, who
that’s when it begins. not only understand the machines, but also the
demands of farming in the 21st century.
Owners of Challenger equipment are, first and foremost, businessmen, The Serious Machinery Centre at Grubbenvorst,
and they need to be certain that any service, repair or parts requirements Netherlands, also organises training for new
are met in full, with an absolute minimum of downtime and at a operators of Challenger application machines,
to ensure that they are comfortable with the
pre-agreed cost. technology and confident of controlling them in
such a way as to achieve peak performance.
However, a dealership is only as good as the people who work there and Challenger dealers take great pride
in the skill, knowledge and confidence of their staff. Huge importance is attached to training and having the
most up-to-date equipment, so that service of the highest quality can be delivered at all times.

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Specifications
TERRA-GATOR 8333 TERRA-GATOR 8333
Engine Dry and Liquid Nutrient
Manufacturer AGCO SISU POWER Management System Information
Type 8.4 Citius CTA 4V EU Stage 3 A Liquid NMS-Tank 16 m3
Engine displacement 8.4 L Loading arms Superload horizontal loading arm
Fuel system Common rail Horizontal loading arm
Rated engine power @ 2200 rpm 330 Hp* Superload / Combiload vertical arm
246 kW Control Falcon VT terminal
Max. power @ 2000 rpm 360 Hp* NMS joystick
264 kW Manure cutter 10.000 ltr/min NMS-manure cutter
Engine torque rise 40 % Hitch (pushing, floating or constant lifting) Cat III. Stabilisation chain with
spring, hitch lift adjustment
Nominal torque @ 2200 rpm 1068 Nm
Manure pump Börger FL 1036 6000 l/min
Max torque @ 1500 rpm 1492 Nm optional EL 1550 9000 l/min
Fuel tank capacity 620 L Dry NMS spreader 15 ton
Transmission Control Falcon VT terminal
Type TechStar CVT transmission NMS joystick
Transport speed Maximum speed. 40 km/h @ 1500 rpm Application rates 2 up to 100 ton/ha
Axles Spreading width 18m (depends on product)
Type AxleTech Bottom chain (adjustable chain speed) 2-pice bottom chain with
Cab heavy duty bed slats of 125mm
Seat Sears VRS (Vibration Reduction System) Deluxe seat Dosing gate Hydraulic variable dosing gate
Suspension Air suspended cab Spreading discs 1.2 m diameter and 8 vanes
Air-conditioning Full electronic climate control Beater One or two beaters
Filtering 3 stage air filtering, meets ASAE 525 standards PTO Hydraulic driven PTO
Tyres Optional (phased availability)
Front / rear Michelin 1050/50R32, T2 of M28 Extra work lighting, xenon lighting, mirror heating, electrically adjustable mirrors,
Dimensions central greasing, tyre pressure control system, extra beacons, GPS & guidance
Outside width 3.15 m systems, AGCOMMAND telemetry module
Length 8.67 m *ISO 14396
Wheelbase 6.20 m *maximum speed is country specific
Height (topside cab roof) 3.71 m
Electronic / Hydraulic
Alternator 200 A
Control with CANBUS system, engine, transmission and lights
Hydraulic tank (chassis + system) 200 l

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of the specifications may be changed at any time without notice. Therefore, all specifications should be confirmed with your Challenger Dealer or Distributor prior to any purchase.

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