With its business spanning multiple sectors in Corsica, the Petroni Group recently acquired a Vario 939 for its company STOC Specialising in waste management and treatment, this group has been working with professionals, companies and public bodies for over 20 years and has become a major player on the island in this sector.
Established in 1926 by Jules Petroni, the Group of the same name is today one of the major players in Corsica's public construction industry. At almost 90 years of age, the company has grown exponentially and now owns four companies specialising in each sector of the construction industry. Firstly, we have SNT specialising in public construction work, earthworks and structures; then there is ADIMAT, specialising in lifting, handling, transportation and rental; SCOFI, which also specialises in the production of aggregates and concrete; and finally STOC specialising in waste management.
The Group has dozens of employees in total spanning every part of the business.
STOC invested €7 million over a period of 10 years in this site south of Aléria, which handles all the waste from Upper Corsica. For this type of construction there are a number of conditions to follow, especially from an environmental point of view. Divided into 8 chambers each with a storage capacity of around 15 months, the planning of each chamber follows a precise and controlled process. The main objective is to avoid polluting the groundwater from the percolating waste seepage. To avoid this, each chamber is equipped with a passive barrier and an active barri.
Two layers safeguard the quality of the soil and groundwater on the site and in the surrounding areas. The passive barrier consists of a mixture of clay and bentonite while the active barrier is composed of a geomembrane.
It is in the making of the passive membrane that the Vario 939 comes into its own, bringing in the mixer to create a homogeneous mixture of clay and bentonite. Stéphane Laurosch-Cheney, one of the Group's managers, explains the reasons behind the acquisition: "We chose the Fendt Vario 939 for its versatility and transmission precision. Until now, we were mainly working with public construction equipment that was generally "mono-tasking"; with the arrival of this tractor we can consider a wider range of jobs and make more intensive investments. Exposed to variable working conditions, mainly because of the nature and moisture of the soil, the 390 hp of the tractor is applied by the 2.5 m rotor working at an average depth of 40 to 50 cm. With a forward speed shown in m/h instead of km/h the Vario transmission unleashes every bit of precision and intelligence through its TMS control and limit-load control to compensate for varying terrain without any need for driver intervention.
Jean-Baptiste Alberti, the head driver of the Fendt mixer, found the equipment intuitive to get to grips with. "Unlike the equipment used on public sites, like loaders or shovels, I was initially surprised with how many options the tractor has in terms of settings and its different operating modes. A little reluctant at first, I quickly realised that it was as easy to drive as any car, and as for comfort, the public construction equipment comes nowhere near. The cab's so comfortable and silent!". With a slight smile, he continues, "To be honest, I think other drivers are starting to get jealous...". Topping much awaited list, the versatility and modest fuel consumption of this tractor would stand out in a conventional public construction environment where the low hand-operated accelerator and fuel truck still prevail.
When I borrowed the Fendt 700 Vario-series demonstrator from the local Crawfords Billingshurst depot I didn’t expect to buy it, but within 30 minutes of it arriving on the farm I just didn’t want to give it back
When I borrowed the Fendt 700 Vario-series demonstrator from the local Crawfords Billingshurst depot I didn’t expect to buy it, but within 30 minutes of it arriving on the farm I just didn’t want to give it back
One very important reason was the low-speed technology of the MAN engine.
One very important reason was the low-speed technology of the MAN engine.
This year, we achieved daily outputs of over 1,000 m3 with our new draught horse, which is quite astonishing under the conditions prevailing here.
This year, we achieved daily outputs of over 1,000 m3 with our new draught horse, which is quite astonishing under the conditions prevailing here.
At 40 km/h, the speed is only 950 rpm, which of course makes the job a lot more relaxed for the drivers.
At 40 km/h, the speed is only 950 rpm, which of course makes the job a lot more relaxed for the drivers.
The 942 is easy going and overall a mature concept.
The 942 is easy going and overall a mature concept.
The 415 hp from the MAN engine with 9 l displacement, coupled with the low-speed concept, are optimal for chipper use.
The 415 hp from the MAN engine with 9 l displacement, coupled with the low-speed concept, are optimal for chipper use.
The soils place high demands on people and technology.
The soils place high demands on people and technology.
One day too late in spring is one day less for the potatoes to grow in autumn.
One day too late in spring is one day less for the potatoes to grow in autumn.
I love new machines. I can sell my used machines for a good price and, ideally, not have any downtime for repairs during the harvest time.
I love new machines. I can sell my used machines for a good price and, ideally, not have any downtime for repairs during the harvest time.
It´s nice and neat in the barley, wheat and here in the rapeseed.
It´s nice and neat in the barley, wheat and here in the rapeseed.
The VarioGuide Contour Assistant and its new wayline types – Contour Segments and Single Track – are a big plus for Fendt when it comes
to potato planting.
The VarioGuide Contour Assistant and its new wayline types – Contour Segments and Single Track – are a big plus for Fendt when it comes
to potato planting.
The guidance functions especially are made even simpler with FendtONE.
The guidance functions especially are made even simpler with FendtONE.
The technology sounds complex, but it's so easy to use.
The technology sounds complex, but it's so easy to use.
On a Fendt, the gearbox and engine work without any loss of power, even in difficult ground conditions.
On a Fendt, the gearbox and engine work without any loss of power, even in difficult ground conditions.
Fendt tractors are enormously efficient with regard to time, quality and fuel.
Fendt tractors are enormously efficient with regard to time, quality and fuel.
Up to 25% of the costs for fertiliser can be saved.
Up to 25% of the costs for fertiliser can be saved.
Fendt IDEAL sets new standards.
Fendt IDEAL sets new standards.
Tracks are a Must.
Tracks are a Must.
It’s quite simple really – leaders drive Fendt!
It’s quite simple really – leaders drive Fendt!
We'd be
nowhere near as flexible if
we used trucks.
We'd be
nowhere near as flexible if
we used trucks.
You get to turn something really bad into something really good.
You get to turn something really bad into something really good.
With our LAYJET method, we are on average 10 times faster than with conventional technology.
With our LAYJET method, we are on average 10 times faster than with conventional technology.
