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Case IH harvesters set grain quality standard

Case IH has opened orders on combine harvesters for the year ahead, with new models adding excitement to the manufacturer’s range

Case IH customers have the pick of several new harvesters for next season.

The manufacturer has revealed its new Axial-Flow 260 Series, which complements the AF9 and AF10 Series announced earlier in the year, plus the existing Axial-Flow 250.

The new Axial-Flow 260 series has been based on customer feedback, Case IH product manager Marc Smith says, with harvest technology including dual Pro 1200 displays being one significant feature.

“Our Axial-Flow combines have set the standard for grain quality and the highest levels of efficiency and productivity for many years now, and that remains unsurpassed in this latest series,” he says.

“But what customers will really appreciate in the 260 Series are in the cab, with the likes of dual Pro 1200 displays and the easy-to-use and customisable features that give operators access to every aspect of the combine’s functions and performance.

“The comfort of the cab, which we know is absolutely critical given the number of hours an operator spends in the seat during harvest, has also been elevated, with an emphasis on helping alleviate the fatigue and stress associated with such long days.”

Toptech

The Pro 1200 displays offer an anti-glare screen, along with instant grain quality imaging that provides a high definition look at harvested grain in real time.

The Axial-Flow 260 also boasts Case IH’s Harvest Command automation technology – a feature also present in the AF9 and AF10 models, along with the Axial-Flow 250.

Case IH says Harvest Command monitors everything from ground speed and engine load up to feed-rate control and sieve settings; helping to refine the harvesting process by reducing the number of functions that operators need to monitor.

The AF9 and AF10 models were unveiled in the United States last August, with limited supplies available locally for the 2025 season.

Case IH has launched the Axial-Flow 260 series harvester

These powerful units – offering 775hp on the AF10 and 634hp on the AF9 – have been designed to maximise crop flow while increasing speeds, without putting additional pressure on the machine.

On both the AF9 and AF10, the AFXL rotor is 40 per cent longer than the 250 series, which increases the throughput, while the overall grain handling capacity is bolstered by a 20,000L grain tank on the AF10 and 16,000L on the AF9.

“Harvest is one of the most critical periods in any cropping business, with technology features that save time and boost productivity, so that ultimately the machine is helping to maximise the business’ bottom line,” Smith says.

“We know the harvesting challenges farmers face each year and know how critical it is to make each day as productive as the next.

“The AF9 and AF10 will live up to the challenge.”

The manufacturer has opened the ordering period for the next season, with customers having until February to secure a new harvester.

“This is a busy time for our customers and dealers, with customers looking to their harvest needs for 2025, while many are still in the paddock harvesting this year, and our dealers readying combine orders for next season and helping ensure their customers get the right equipment for their particular needs,” Smith says.

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