His farm is located in Vella in the canton of Graubünden, in the heart of the Swiss Alps, at 1,250 meters above sea level. For the hay harvest, he heads even higher up. At around 1,800 meters, Renzo farms organic fields where the work is particularly challenging and labor-intensive. This is where the new TP 470 Vario must prove itself in day-to-day operations.
Renzo, what was your first impression of the TP 470 Vario?
I got to know the vehicle during the test drive and knew right away what I was getting. Even then, I noticed how comfortable it was to drive. The suspension and the overall handling won me over immediately.
The ride comfort and the overall package have made the Aebi Transporter my favorite. Not least because it’s a Swiss product and is manufactured in Switzerland. That made my decision easy.
What makes the biggest difference during hay harvest?
One of the biggest advantages becomes apparent at the end of each swath. I just have to lift the pick-up, at which point the all-wheel steering engages automatically. This makes the Transporter very maneuverable. You can navigate curves quickly and get right back to work. The joystick also makes it easy to adjust the speed to the situation at hand. Once you’ve gotten the hang of it and understand the machine better, the difference compared to what I was used to before is enormous.
What makes your job particularly easier?
Over the past few weeks, I’ve especially enjoyed the central lubrication system, the suspension, and the high level of ride comfort. The ride comfort is simply amazing.
Of course, I prefer to drive the van myself. But my apprentice and my son also get to take the wheel. I let everyone drive it once in a while—that’s just the kind of person I am.
The TP 470 Vario in Action
Renzo Blumenthal’s first summer with the new Transporter has confirmed the impressions he gained during the test drive. The TP 470 Vario supports him in the demanding forage harvest in the mountainous region and combines maneuverability and efficient operation with a high level of ride comfort.
The video featuring the full interview shows how the transporter is performing on the high-altitude fields above Vella and what experiences Renzo has gained during the first few weeks.
