Farmers are always on the look-out for solutions to boost business efficiency and productivity, and now Case IH has launched a new product that promises to be a “game-changer” for many farming operations.
Case IH has launched RS1, the most powerful high-speed steering system in the industry, designed to be fitted to earlier model Case IH machinery to allow for the latest technology around positioning, speed and performance.
For Case IH, RS1 is a result of the acquisition of Raven Industries in 2021, which allowed it to leverage Raven’s 50 years of innovation in the precision agriculture technology space to enhance its machinery offering to Case IH customers.
“We’ve been able to bring this level of technological expertise in-house, which has given us the ability to accelerate the delivery of automated solutions to our customers; faster than we would have been able to through the conventional mechanism of using third parties,” said Jeremy Duniam, Case IH Head of Precision Technology.
RS1 is an intuitive, easy-to-use unit, with exceptional precision at both high and low speeds, improving efficiency and giving the operator the opportunity to cover more ground in a day.
“RS1 is helping modernise the legacy fleet as we go further down the road of increasing automation. This latest technology paves the way for customers to accelerate a lot of this automation around steering, implement control, agronomic data sharing via our FieldOps platform – it’s equipping their older machines with current levels of technology,” Jeremy said.
"Equipped with the industry’s most accurate steering system, the receiver enables rapid line acquisition and smooth operation at both high and low speeds. It’s an ideal solution for all farming applications—from raised bed horticulture to broadacre cereal production."
With a receiver that fits to the roof of the machine, and a state-of-the-art 12-inch wide, high-resolution screen, RS1 has been described as a gamechanger.
“The new screen and receiver will give our existing customers greater flexibility and speed around the tasks they’re completing. RS1 is a highly robust solution, with access to more satellites that increases its usability and reliability in the field. Overall, it’s just a better, faster solution for customers in the market today,” Jeremy said.
Customers wanting more details on RS1 and the current promotion on offer can find out more from their local Case IH dealer, who can also install the product.
“This is certainly an attractive offer for customers looking to upgrade the performance of their machinery fleet. The RS1 is a guaranteed high return on investment that will deliver time savings and higher productivity all day, every day for your business,” Jeremy said.