Case IH to launch 50 series Axial-Flow combines at Wimmera field days
CASE IH is taking the cover off its 50 series Axial-Flow combines this week with the new 150 Series and 250 Series Australian launch at the Wimmera Machinery Field Days.
CASE IH is taking the cover off its 50 series Axial-Flow combines this week with the new 150 Series and 250 Series Australian launch at the Wimmera Machinery Field Days.
“The upgrades in this latest 250 series focus on improving the productivity of the combine as well as the operator,” said Tim Slater, Case IH’s ANZ product manager for hay and harvest.
“There are a number of new automated features that assist in maximising the efficiency and performance of the combine, which in turn optimises grain quality and grain savings,” Mr Slater said.
“Ease of operation has also been enhanced, meaning operators of all experience levels can make the most of their time in the cab. No matter the conditions and whatever the crop type, the consistency in performance of this new series is what sets it apart.”
Mr Slater said enhancements include two-speed electric shift ground-drive transmission, easier adjustable rotor cage vanes, an improved feeder house design and the optional AFS Harvest Command combine automation system.
In Australia, the 7250, 8250 and 9250 models in the 250 series replace the 7240, 8240 and 9240 combines, while in the 150 Series the 7150 replaces the 7140. Standard features on the 250 series include enclosed hydraulic powered disc brakes, new front axle and final drives.
There’s also a scalable MFH speed control, improved AHHC control logic and new Ground Speed Adaptive Sensitivity that automatically adjusts AHHC sensitivity with speed.
The AFS Harvest Command automation package option is at the heart of the new 7250, 8250 and 9250 Axial-Flows, with the new technology package using 16 sensor inputs to continuously monitor the machine, and adjusts seven different settings to maximise combine performance.
Operators can manage this new technology through the in-cab AFS Pro700 display, and it can be set to suit the level of experience of the operator, as well as the crop condition and type, and harvesting conditions.
Mr Slater said it was not designed to replace a skilled operator.
“AFS Harvest Command is about ensuring the high-performance levels are sustained as conditions change during the harvest operation, with the combine adjusting its settings to react to the changes,” Mr Slater said.
“It also means the operator is less concerned about losses, fan speed and rotor speed, allowing for a greater focus on other aspects of the machine’s operation,” Mr Slater said.
“Making this model more ‘user-friendly’ for anyone who gets in the cab, no matter how experienced they are, has been a design focus for the 250.”
Prices for the new series will be released at the field days. For more details, visit caseih.com
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