What’s new in tractors
Case IH Vestrum 130 CVXDrive.
Fresh horses for 2023 Increased power and refinement, and greater connectivity and data management, are common themes among the latest tractors heading on-farm in 2023. Peter Hill gives a round up and finds out when the new ranges are coming to a dealer near you. Deutz-Fahr 6.4
Case IH Puma 260 CVXDrive.
What’s new? Three Deutz-Fahr 6.4 Series tractors spanning 136-156hp are new from the ground up featuring SDF’s own engines, hydromechanical transmissions, axles and cabs. They slot between the Treviglio-built 6C tractors of 120-143hp and the Lauingen-assembled 6 Series from 161-230hp as a light-weight platform capable of performing roles on both livestock and arable farms. SDF’s own 3.85-litre FarMotion 45 engine is said to provide strong torque at relatively low revs, driving through the fully-stepless TTV transmission with cruise control, power zero (hill hold) and all the other characteristics of a CVT, or the lower-priced RVshift version that mimics a powershift with 20 forward, 16 reverse steps and a stepless creep option up to 5km/hr. Three MaxiVision cab packages are available to which various SDF smart farming technologies can be added. When can I order one? Now. When can I expect delivery? Six to seven months.
Case IH Puma (LWB) What’s new? Things to come for Case IH’s next Puma tractor upgrade are flagged up by the new range-topping Puma 260 CVXDrive with 280hp for draft work and up to 302hp for pto-driven implements. Stronger front and rear axles help cope with increased power and accommodate rear tyres up to 710/70 R42 standing 2.05m tall, increasing the contact patch by 18%. It also sports a roomier cab with increased storage and better visibility, partly thanks to reprofiled mudguards, and there is regular semi-active hydro-pneumatic cab suspension or a new version that monitors rear hitch and front axle suspension activity to respond to changing surfaces. When can I order one? Now. When can I expect delivery? Fourth quarter of 2023. Deutz-Fahr 6140-4 RVshift.
Case IH Puma LWB Model
Max power - draft/boost
185
200hp / 225hp
Model
Max power - draft/boost
200
220hp / 245hp
6130.4
136hp
220
240hp / 260hp
6140.4
147hp
240
260hp / 270hp
6150.4
156hp
260
280hp / 302hp
Case IH Farmall A / Farmall C
Case IH Vestrum
What’s new? The most basic tractor series in the Case IH range has 90hp and 100hp additions to the current 55-75hp trio. A new four-pillar cab brings air conditioning as standard and 77dB(A) noise level, a wider roof window/sun-hatch, an air suspension seat, USB socket and a phone holder. The newcomers sport a 600-hour serviced four-pot engine coupled to a 12x12 regular or 20x20 creep transmission with either a synchro or power shuttle. Hydraulic resources are especially generous for this size of tractor thanks to an 82l/min gear pump (plus steering pump) and up to three spool valves. The same system features on revamped Farmall C models with the ManualDrive 12x12 powershuttle models now identified as Farmall C Selection to distinguish them from the higher-spec Advanced versions with the 24x24 ActiveDrive 2 unit. There are modest increases in fuel and AdBlue tank capacity beneath the six-post cab with revised interior, and a heavier-spec front axle to support loader work with diff lock and disc brakes. Rear linkage lift capacity has grown from 4.4 to 5.0 tonnes. When can I order one? Now. When can I expect delivery? Farmall A – due first-quarter 2023; Farmall C – first units due second quarter 2023; Advance versions at dealers now.
What’s new? Improved CVT transmission ‘driveability’, more electric remote valves available, higher-spec AFS Pro 700 Plus display, greater ‘screen wiper coverage. Case IH’s most compact stepless tractor has undergone a number of upgrades and enhancements, not least more refined driving characteristics as a result of tweaking the CVXDrive powertrain control software. This has resulted in greater forward/reverse shuttle and acceleration/deceleration response, more refined accelerator pedal and Multicontroller input and cruise control over-ride via the accelerator pedal. Operators can now have up to four electric spools (previously, only mechanical or a mixture was possible) for the 110l/min hydraulics, which delivers a 5.6 tonne rear lift and 2.3 tonne front lift performance. In the revamped cab, fit and finish is said to be improved and the latest AFS Pro 700 with sharper display, mark-resistant glass screen, increased memory and faster operation improves access to precision farming and other functions. Other new kit includes a monitor rail with two USB sockets and optional RAM mount and/or mobile phone holder, while wiper performance is improved by a 65% increase in coverage. When can I order one? Now. When can I expect delivery? Expected April/May 2023.
Case IH Farmall A / Farmall C
Case IH Vestrum
Deutz-Fahr 6.4
Engine: 6.7-litre 6cyl FPT NEF; DOC, SCR - Stage V Transmission: PowerDrive (Puma 185 to 220) - CNH 19x6/18 or 29x12/18 50km/hr; CVXDrive (Puma 240 to 260) - CNH stepless 50kph
Model
Max power - draft/boost
Model
Max power - draft/boost
90 A
90hp
100
110hp
100 A
100hp
110
120hp
100 C Selection
101hp
120
130hp
Engine: 3.85-litre 4cyl SDF FarMotion - DOC, DPF, SCR - Stage V
110 C Selection
110hp
130
140hp
Transmission: RVshift - SDF 20 x 16 40/50km/hr (stepless creep optional) or TTV - SDF stepless 40/50km/hr Hydraulics: RVshift - Gear pump 90l/min or piston pump 120l/min plus steering pump; TTV - piston pump 120l/min plus steering pump
120 C Selection
117hp
Hydraulics: Variable flow piston pump 150 or 170l/min
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Case IH Farmall 110C.
Engine: 4.5-litre 4cyl FPT NEF - EGR, DOC, SCR - Stage V
Engine: 3.6-litre 4cyl FPT F5 - DOC, DPF - Stage V
Transmission: CVXDrive - CNH stepless 40km/hr
Transmission: ManualDrive - CNH 12x12 40km/hr or 20x20 creep
Hydraulics: Piston pump 110l/min plus 36l/min steering pump
Hydraulics: Gear pump 63- or 83l/min plus 36l/min steering pump
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