Agricultural manufacturer Case IH has released a new combine harvester range, the 30 series Axial-Flow in Australia earlier this year.
The range features three models in the 130 series (5130, 6130
and 7130) and three models in the 230 series (7230, 8230 and
9230)
Case IH unveiled the new machines overseas last year to
celebrate the brand’s 35th year of its Axial Flow
combine harvester technology.
The company says the new range features the largest and quietest
cab on the market and will provide Australian farmers with the
ultimate operating environment.
Case IH Product Manager Hay and Harvest Geoff Rendell says the
new design will simplify harvest even further for Australian
farmers on top of offering utmost comfort.
“We know that during harvest, your combine is your office in the
field and we’ve designed the 2013 model Axial-Flow combine with
this front of mind,” he says.
“Our new, redesigned cab has advanced even further to set new
industry standards in convenience, comfort and operator
ergonomics.”
Features of the new cab include a slim Multifunction Propulsion
Handle, redesigned with controls within fingers’ reach. The right
hand console in the new cab has been upgraded with simple ergonomic
controls and a slide rail that allows for adjustment of the
display, placement of a cup holder and office tools.
“The new model also features iPod connectivity and the training
seat opens to a portable electric refrigerator to keep food and
drinks on those hot summer days,” says Rendell.
“We understand the long hours that producers spend in their
combine – we’ve designed this model to offer every convenience of a
working office.”
Case IH says the new Axial-Flow combine will continue to set the
industry benchmark for uptime, grain quality and savings,
regardless of the crop or field size.
All models use the AFS Pro 700 display for yield monitoring and
machine and guidance control in the cab.
As header widths continue to grow and with ease of operation in
mind, Case IH has also added a folding unload auger with a reach of
10.4m (34ft) from the centre line of the combine, making on-the-go
unloading more convenient.
To save time from paddock to transport, in-cab control of the
grain tank extensions and inclined delivery auger is now standard
for 2013.
According to Case IH, operators can now also control a pivoting
grain spout with the Multifunction Propulsion Handle, adjusting the
throw of grain by up to three feet hence making it easier to top
off chaser bins whilst unloading.
“The Multifunction Propulsion Handle in combination with the
independent cross-auger control launched last year gives the
ability to stop the grain tank cross augers whilst emptying the
unload tube, allowing producers more flexibility during the
challenging chaser bin fill process,” Rendell says.
The new models also comes with a new heavy duty drive system,
which Case IH claims will increase harvest and transport speed up
to 40kph.
Another added feature of the 30 series Axial Flow harvesters is
the new “Increased Flex” tyre technology.
“These tyres have a 15 per cent larger tread footprint,
providing reduced soil compaction, greater load carrying capacity,
longer tyre life, and improved traction in all conditions,” Rendell
explains.
“To further reduce compaction there is now a choice of two track
widths on the 7230, 8230 and 9230 combines-general purpose 36 inch
tracks, and the 30 inch track system with three metre
centre-to-centre spacing for farmers using controlled traffic
systems,” he says.
“As a leader in harvesting, Case IH has been continuously
improving the power, efficiency and design of Axial-Flow combines
to help producers stay in the field to achieve better yields.”
For more information on the new 30-series Axial Flow combine
harvesters, visit Case IH’s website or contact your local
dealer.
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