To produce a small, slim, and powerful tractor for use in a new vineyard in Northern Italy.

Solution:

Purchase an existing articulating tractor and modify it. These modifications included:

1. Frame re-design to reduce overall width from 56" to 31"

2. Replaced 26 HP diesel engine with a 42 HP Diesel.

3. Added a high power, high flow hydraulic 30 H.P. PTO.

4. Re-designed cooling system, fuel tanks, and hydrostatic oil tank.

5. Added PTO cooler.

A custom built flail shredder and collection cart were added to the final design.