With harvest having just wrapped in some regions, and being full-steam ahead in others, Case IH is already looking to 2025 with its combine ordering period for next year now open.
Farmers in the market for a new Case IH Axial-Flow have until February to place an order for a current Axial-Flow 250 Series, a new 260 Series, and the new AF9 and AF10 Series. However, AF9 and AF10 Series are in limited supply for next year.
“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,” said Marc Smith.
Marc said the new Axial-Flow 260 Series represented the value of feedback from Case IH customers on their requirements for a combine, incorporating the latest in harvest technology and seamlessly integrating that into the machines’ operation.
The Axial-Flow 260 Series includes dual Pro 1200 displays, providing a comprehensive view of every aspect of the 260 Series’ operation. The large displays feature an anti-glare screen for optimum visibility and allow for instant grain quality imaging for a real-time, high-definition look at harvested grain.
The entire display system is also designed for easy navigation among key functions, allowing the operator to customise the display, input Harvest Command settings, set up guidance and share real-time data and critical machine information where appropriate.
“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. 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,” Marc said.
“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.” Case IH’s Harvest CommandTM combine automation technology really comes to the fore in the Axial-Flow 260 Series, and AF9 and 10 Series, designed to help refine the harvesting process by reducing the number of functions operators need to monitor in the cab.
Also available on the Case IH Axial-Flow 250 Series, Harvest Command monitors everything from ground speed and engine load all the way up to feed-rate control and sieve settings, which are based on the feedback received from the loss sensors, a grain camera and sieve pressure sensors.
The AF9 and AF10 Series have been designed with enhanced power, efficiency and throughput in mind. The AF9’s 634 horsepower and the AF10’s 775 horsepower provide the power to maximise crop flow while increasing speeds, but without putting any additional pressure on the machine.
Built upon the legacy of Axial-Flow single-rotor technology, the AFXL rotor of the AF9 and AF10 is 40% longer than the 250 Series, offering increased throughput, and grain-handling capacity is enhanced with a 16,000L grain tank on the AF9, 20,000L on the AF10. They also include a full suite of precision technology, including dual Pro 1200 displays, Harvest Command and connectivity.
“We continue to remain focused on enhancing the operations of our customers, and giving them the very best in terms of productivity and the value on investment they make. 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’ bottomline,” Marc said.
For more information on the Axial-Flow 250 Series, 260 Series, AF9 and AF10 Series, or to place an order for 2025, speak to your local Case IH dealer.