Axial-Flow 150 Series combine to be launched at Wimmera field days

VISITORS to the Wimmera Machinery Field Days have a chance to see a piece of Case IH heritage-inspired machinery.

Red set: The limited-edition Axial-Flow 150 Series combine.

VISITORS to the Wimmera Machinery Field Days have a chance to see a piece of Case IH heritage-inspired machinery.

The limited-edition Axial-Flow 150 Series combine, which is a celebration of the Case IH’s International Harvester heritage, will be launched at the Field Days this year.

The combine features a heritage-inspired paint scheme with the traditional Case IH white roof and rims as well as side-panel decals reminiscent of the first Axial-Flow, introduced into the market over 40 years ago.

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The special-edition Axial-Flow was announced in North America in July, attracting a great deal of interest among long-time followers of the combine.

“We had an idea to pay tribute to our proud history and present an Axial-Flow in the 40th anniversary colours at AgQuip 2017, and it got a great response from visitors to the Case IH site,” said Tim Slater, product manager for Hay and Harvest, Case IH ANZ.

“The uptake on social media and the feedback it created was amazing. This extended especially to North America.

“So, due to such strong interest it was thrown out there as a global idea and now it’s being rolled out on combines in the US and here.

“It’s really gratifying to know that an idea we had down here in Australia has had such an impact.”

The 150 Series also reflects its emphasis on technological advancement and productivity gains.

As well as its distinct visual impression, Tim said the combine represented an increase in capacity, horsepower and grain savings.

• The Axial-Flow will be on display at the O’Connor’s Farm Machinery stand at Wimmera Machinery Field Days site J1-18. For more details, visit oconnorscaseih.com.au