From Case IH News
Operator comfort and greater productivity highlight new enhancements to the 2016 Case IH lineup of high-horsepower tractors and combines. Led by significant updates to the Axial-Flow 140 series combines, the 2016 line also features innovative new offerings across the iconic Steiger tractor series. The company’s AFS Connect advanced farm management system also has received a number of upgrades, including two-way wireless data transfer and some of the widest coverage available.
Axial-Flow 140 series combines help producers harvest more of what they grow.
“The redesigned Axial-Flow 140 series continues a tradition of delivering superior harvesting and threshing performance,” said Nate Weinkauf, manager, Cash Crop Marketing, Case IH North America. “We’ve added several productivity-enhancing features requested by producers to put more higher-quality grain in the tank.”
Key 2016 Axial-Flow 140 series enhancements include:
- Improved transmission: New two-speed electronic shift transmission increases efficiency and allows producers to harvest more acres per day. Operators can simply select a gear or speed range by the button for a smoother, more productive ride. When changing gears, the electronic shift provides quick and seamless control, higher speed ranges and greater traction.
- Lightweight concave design: A new concave design lightens the workload. At just 38 pounds — less than half the weight of previous models — six lightweight concaves make it easier to tailor the combine to different crop and field types. Plus, the concaves are even more accessible thanks to a repositioned tailings elevator.
Caption: Equipped with Tier 4 B/Final SCR-only technology, the redesigned Case IH Axial-Flow® 140 series combines feature industry-leading AFX single-rotor technology, plus more standard features to easily adjust to different crops and field conditions.
- Enhanced CrossFlow™ cleaning system: Built to handle greater capacity at higher speeds, the improved CrossFlow cleaning system automatically detects when the combine is maneuvering on uneven terrain. Side-hill compensation reduces grain loss and boosts productivity by up to 20 percent. The system also features a six-auger bed system designed to increase cleaning capacity by up to 5,000 bushels per hour.
- Higher capacity grain handling: A larger clean grain elevator and improved delivery auger complement the higher-capacity cleaning enhancements. For better grain unloading efficiency, a new pivoting spout allows adjustments from inside the cab. The remote camera kit makes monitoring and controlling the unloading process even easier.
- Better residue management: The completely redesigned residue management system includes a chevron blade-mounting pattern for more consistent distribution and better quality. A new single point “quick latch” system with service lock-out also allows more convenient maintenance.
- Intuitive user interface: A user-friendly interface provides greater productivity in real time and on the fly without getting out of the cab.
Comfort and productivity fuel 2016 Steiger tractor enhancements.
With a strong history of setting industry records, Steiger tractors deliver unmatched fuel efficiency, best-in-class comfort and proven track technology. Model year 2016 enhancements set the bar even higher for performance, operator experience and bottom-line improvements.
Caption: The Case IH Steiger® Quadtrac® and Rowtrac™ tractors put four points of contact on the ground for increased flotation, more traction and less compaction.
“Producer input drove every design change,” said Mitch Kaiser, Steiger tractor marketing manager. “Our engineers spent time with producers, collecting their feedback to fine-tune these tractors to make our customers even more comfortable and productive.”
Key 2016 enhancements to Steiger tractors include:
- Efficient transmission: 20 percent faster shifting transmission speeds increase overall tractor efficiency and productivity, boosting horsepower savings by 2 percent to 5 percent. Shuttle shifting now takes 38 percent less time and provides increased productivity while maintaining a smooth change of direction.
- LED lighting: Factory-installed LED lighting packages provide daytime visibility during nighttime operations. Brighter, whiter lights reduce operator fatigue.
- More control with less input: An advanced steering system and automatic differential lock provide greater control with less input — in the field and on the road.
- Automatic line acquisition: Optional advanced line acquisition adds to the Steiger series guidance system for precise end-of-row turns with less overlap.
- Split-image wide electric mirrors: Building on the reputation of Steiger tractors for industry-leading visibility, new split-image wide electric mirrors improve rear visibility.
Upgrades to AFS Connect maximize productivity.
Available across the entire Case IH tractor and combine offering, the latest upgrades to AFS Connect maximize productivity — from planting to harvest.
“Especially as margins tighten, we’re focused on continuously improving our AFS Connect system to provide producers with better decision-making tools,” said Leo Bose, Advanced Farming Systems marketing manager.
AFS Connect offers a comprehensive suite of fleet management and machine monitoring that provide long-distance, real-time control. From yield mapping to machine performance data, AFS Connect gives producers on-the-go access to every machine in their fleet.
Key updates to AFS Connect include:
- Industry-leading coverage: Tapping into CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access) and GSM (Global System for Mobile) networks, a new modem provides superior coverage with access to 180 carriers — automatically selecting the best signal available, seamlessly without operator intervention.
- Two-way file transfer: Data transfer is easier thanks to the system’s new two-way file transfer. Yield maps, prescriptions or guidance lines seamlessly move from the machine to the portal and from the portal back to the machine.
- Additional enhancements: Expanded support of ISOBUS implements through the Advanced Farming Systems ISO Task Controller. Plus, a new Multiswath capability works in tandem with AccuGuide for improved guidance line patterns — especially when maneuvering around field obstacles such as standing water.
Caption: The Case IH AFS Connect™ advanced farm management system gives producers instant access to location, diagnostics, fuel readings and engine statistics — just like they would see in the field on the dashboard of their vehicle.
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