All the new Case IH machines arriving in 2022
New sprayer, tractor and sugarcane harvester set to touch down in Australia in the new year as Case IH anticipates a return to ‘business as usual’Case IH is preparing for a big year ahead bringing in new machinery for Australian farmers and tackling staff shortages as Australia emerges from COVID-19 related lockdowns and restrictions.
According to Case IH Australia/New Zealand General Manager, Pete McCann, the company looks forward to more face-to-face contact with dealers and customers in 2022, after the pandemic cancelled major trade events around the country two years in a row.
“We’ve got a lot of exciting news to share next year, and new products to showcase, that we know will help our customers maximise their productivity and efficiency and, in turn, their bottom-line,” he said.
“Mother Nature has continued to challenge the nation’s ag sector through 2021 and while we can’t do anything about the weather, we can continue to offer the most up-to-date and tech-advanced machinery available when farmers are finally able to return to ‘business as usual’ in their own operations.”
Among the new machines that will be arriving in the New Year is the AFS Connect Optum, hot on the heels of the AFS Connect Magnum announced mid last year, and the AFS Connect Steiger, launched earlier this year.
The main feature of these machines is the AFS Connect platform that takes connectivity to the next level, allowing farmers to manage their fleet from wherever they are, from whichever device they choose.
“The AFS Connect technology represents the future direction for the entire Case IH tractor line-up, from the design upgrades and enhancements, to the suite of new technology driving new levels of efficiency and productivity and the connectivity that enables producers to control the operations from virtually anywhere,” said Case IH ANZ Product Manager for the Optum, Magnum, Steiger and Patriot range, Jason Wood.
Case IH anticipates that customers will start taking delivery of the tractors early next year.
The first of the new Case IH Austoft 9000 Series will also reach our shores in early 2022. The new-look sugarcane harvester was officially launched into the local market in September and also boasts the AFS Connect technology of the high horsepower tractor ranges. Case IH said the 9000 Series has created enormous interest, with initial orders already filled.
In addition, Case IH ANZ is also preparing for the introduction of a new sprayer and several new additions to its hay and harvest range in 2022. One of them will be co-branded draper headers developed in conjunction with MacDon.
Case IH added it will also be keeping busy addressing staff shortage issues in the new year, as highlighted in a recent survey. The survey was completed by about 90 per cent of the CNHI dealer network, with 97 per cent of respondents saying they had advertised for staff in the period from July 20, 2020, to June 21, 2021, seeking to fill almost 800 positions, but as at July 1 this year, half of the positions remained vacant.
“This issue has been a long-term one that we’re committed to working with our dealerships on. Ensuring adequate staffing levels is critical to the efficient and effective running of dealer businesses, and ensures customers receive the level of assistance and service they deserve,” McCann said.
“Through CNH Industrial, we already have a number of initiatives in place and will build on these through 2022.”
He added global demand for machinery would remain high into 2022 and this demand, combined with ongoing supply chain challenges, would continue to impact on the delivery times for parts and machinery. COVID, port and shipping challenges and shortages of materials for parts produced by second- and third-party suppliers are all contributing factors.
“Case IH continues to work closely with our dealers and manufacturing facilities to maintain the supply of parts and machinery into Australia, but there are a whole raft of issues beyond our control at the moment that are challenging all OEMs,” McCann said.
“My advice to customers is that if you're considering new machinery for 2022, contact your local dealer as soon as possible and get your orders in.”
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